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DEPRESSION Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called m...
21/06/2025

DEPRESSION

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depression, major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and depression may make you feel as if life isn't worth living.

More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness, nor is it something that you can simply "snap out" of. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychological counseling or both. Other treatments also may help.

Symptoms
Although depression may occur only one time during your life, usually people have multiple episodes of depression. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include:

Feelings of sadness, emptiness or unhappiness
Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, such as s*x
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
Tiredness and lack of energy, so that even small tasks take extra effort
Changes in appetite — often reduced appetite and weight loss, but increased cravings for food and weight gain in some people
Anxiety, agitation or restlessness — for example, excessive worrying, pacing, hand-wringing or an inability to sit still
Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or blaming yourself for things that are not your responsibility
Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
Frequent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, su***de attempts or su***de
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
For some people, depression symptoms are so severe that it's obvious something isn't right. Other people feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why.

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult ...
13/06/2025

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.

Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust treatment as needed.

SYMPTOMS

Asthma symptoms range from minor to severe and vary from person to person. You may have infrequent asthma attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time.

Asthma signs and symptoms include:

Shortness of breath

Chest tightness or pain

Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing

A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children)

Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu

Signs that your asthma is probably worsening include:

Asthma signs and symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome

Increasing difficulty breathing (measurable with a peak flow meter, a device used to check how well your lungs are working)

The need to use a quick-relief inhaler more often

For some people, asthma symptoms flare up in certain situations:

Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry

Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust

Allergy-induced asthma, triggered by particular allergens, such as pet dander, cockroaches or pollen

Dementia awareness is crucial for supporting those affected and promoting understanding. Education can help reduce stigm...
13/06/2025

Dementia awareness is crucial for supporting those affected and promoting understanding. Education can help reduce stigma, improve care, and enhance community support.

29/04/2025

DEMENTIA

Complications

Dementia can affect the functioning of many body systems and, therefore, the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Dementia may lead to several problems, including:

Inadequate nutrition. Many people with dementia will eventually reduce or stop eating and drinking. They may forget to eat or think they've already eaten. Changes in meal times or noise distractions in their environment may affect whether they eat.

Often, advanced dementia causes you to lose control of the muscles used to chew and swallow. This may put you at risk of choking or aspirating food in your lungs. If this happens, it can block breathing and cause pneumonia.

You also lose the feeling of hunger and, with it, the desire to eat. Depression, side effects of medications, constipation and other conditions also can decrease your interest in food.

Reduced hygiene. In moderate to severe stages of dementia, you'll eventually lose the ability to independently complete daily living tasks. You may no longer be able to bathe, dress, brush your hair or teeth, or use the toilet on your own.
Difficulty taking medications. Because your memory is affected, remembering to take the correct amount of medications at the right time can be challenging.
Deterioration of emotional health. Dementia changes behaviors and personality. Some of the changes may be caused by the actual deterioration happening in your brain, while other behavioral and personality changes may be emotional reactions to coping with the changes in your brain.

Dementia may lead to depression, aggression, confusion, frustration, anxiety, a lack of inhibition and disorientation.

Difficulty communicating. As dementia progresses, you may lose the ability to remember the names of people and things. You may have trouble communicating with others or understanding others.

Difficulty communicating can lead to feelings of agitation, isolation and depression.

Delusions and hallucinations. You may experience delusions in which you have false ideas about another person or situation. Some people, especially those with Lewy body dementia, may have visual hallucinations.
Sleep difficulties. You may experience sleep difficulties, such as waking up very early in the morning. Some people with dementia may have restless legs syndrome or rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, which also can interfere with sleep.
Personal safety challenges. Because of a reduced capacity for decision-making and problem-solving, some day-to-day situations can present safety issues for people with dementia. These include driving, cooking, falling, getting lost and negotiating obstacles.

We now have: Anytime Care for Your Loved One- Morning, afternoon, or evening visits.- Hourly or minute-based care.- Chec...
27/03/2025

We now have: Anytime Care for Your Loved One
- Morning, afternoon, or evening visits.
- Hourly or minute-based care.
- Check-in on your loved one's well-being.
- Assist with daily tasks and duties.

Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental function...
13/03/2025

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. At first, someone with Alzheimer’s disease may notice mild confusion and difficulty remembering. Eventually, people with the disease may even forget important people in their lives and undergo dramatic personality changes.

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning—thinking, remembering, and reasoning—and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the most severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic activities of daily living.

Short Free Courses.Register today...Call / WhatsApp: +263 715 447 106
05/03/2025

Short Free Courses.
Register today...
Call / WhatsApp: +263 715 447 106

We provide personalised and patient centred care that prioritises independence, dignity and overall well-being. Our serv...
10/02/2025

We provide personalised and patient centred care that prioritises independence, dignity and overall well-being. Our services are offered in the comfort and familiarity of our clients' own homes, tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual.

We have successfully diversified our services across multiple industries, including:1. Health: Home Healthcare services ...
23/01/2025

We have successfully diversified our services across multiple industries, including:
1. Health: Home Healthcare services
: End-of-Life Collective Fund
2. Transport: we offer brokerage services for trucks, which involves connecting shippers with qualified carriers.
3. Property: facilitating selling and buying of properties (houses, stands, commercial properties, thus to name but a few)
4. Academic: short (contact and online) courses to empower individuals.

Now a member of:- International Society for Evolution, Medicine & Public Health. -The CPD Group-International Associatio...
21/01/2025

Now a member of:
- International Society for Evolution, Medicine & Public Health.
-The CPD Group
-International Association of Public Health Logistics
- Association of Healthcare Trainers

Home Health Care Services We bring care right to your loved one's home.
16/12/2024

Home Health Care Services
We bring care right to your loved one's home.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

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UThandoe Care-Givers is registered under Bulawayo Health Services Department.

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