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10/31/2023

Getting Creative for Halloween

Let an elderly loved one participate in preparing for upcoming Halloween. Crafting is a fun way that allows them to socialize with others and unleash their creative side. It's enough to make them happy.

10/25/2023

Empathetic Healthcare Staff

Doctors and other healthcare staff should be sensitive to the needs of their patients. Being empathetic makes patients feel they are cared for. See full details here: https://tinyurl.com/b6rpmdfw.

  It requires some serious intelligence and motivation to get accepted into medical school. As students work their way toward becoming practicing physicians, they develop even more qualities that equip them to be successful in the field. So what makes a good doctor? To find out, we spoke with a f...

10/24/2023

Self-Care Tips for Aging Adults

Even in old age, self-care is important. Proper hygiene, a healthy diet, and exercise are crucial for one's physical health. Socialization and relaxing activities improve social and emotional well-being.

10/23/2023

Apart from old age, certain illnesses increase the risk of falls. Cognitive impairments like dementia, thyroid diseases especially those with high levels of thyroid hormone, blood disorders, dizziness, numbness or neuropathy, and balance difficulties all affect coordination and balance when walking and standing up.

Having joint problems like arthritis, impaired vision and hearing, muscle weakness on the lower body, dehydration, and urinary or f***l incontinence also contribute to many fall-related accidents and injuries.

10/22/2023

The seven vital signs are crucial in monitoring the health of patients. It includes body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, blood sugar level, blood oxygen, and height and weight.

10/21/2023

Medical Care in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skilled nursing facilities offer medical care services for elderly patients with these conditions:

- Stroke

- Terminal illness

- Cognitive decline

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There’s a big difference between the help you need with bathing, eating and dressing compared with the help you need recovering from a stroke. Nursing homes are where people usually go when they require high levels of assistance with non-medical, everyday living tasks. On the other h...

10/20/2023

The vital signs often indicate if a person is healthy or has a certain disease. It is also crucial for determining the proper dosage when a doctor issues a prescription and in ensuring the recovery of patients.

10/19/2023

Prepare the items needed in changing drainage bags first. Make sure your hands are clean as you empty the bag into the toilet. In removing the drainage bag, pinch the catheter closed and use separate alcohol pads to clean the tip of the catheter and the new bag. Stop pinching the bag once you connect the new bag to the catheter. After ensuring the catheter tube is secured, wash your hands one more time.

10/12/2023

Effective Hypertension Management

For effective hypertension management, do these:

- Maintain a healthy weight

- Be active

- Take medications routinely

- Check blood pressure regularly

- Limit processed food

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10/11/2023

It is common for hypertension and diabetes to occur together. These two share similar risk factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and obesity. For some, one trigger of hypertension is diabetes.

As blood glucose levels rise, it damages the tissues and organs crucial for maintaining normal blood pressure. Once the blood vessels and kidneys are impaired, it leads to elevated blood pressure levels.

10/10/2023

Items for Cleaning Drainage Bags

You need water, liquid soap, and white vinegar to clean drainage bags. Avoid hot water as it damages the bag. A cup of white vinegar will be mixed with cool water. It will sit in the bag for 15 to 30 minutes.

10/09/2023

Columbus Day

Celebrate Columbus Day by exploring the history of discovery and reflecting on its impact. It's an opportunity to foster an understanding of the diversity of our world. Happy Columbus Day!