Hospice care is focused on providing compassion and comfort for terminally ill patients. Centers for hospice have high-tech equipment and well-trained staff to ensure they adequately meet every patient’s needs. Fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers, hospice care is available for anyone and does not discriminate based on age, illness, race, or […]
Respiratory illnesses can make life infinitely more difficult. This is especially true for the elderly as it adds to the already long list of illnesses that they have to manage. To make matters worse, respiratory illnesses can range from minor infections to life-altering respiratory conditions that will negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Luckily, […]
When the term ‘collapsed lung’ comes up, most people would panic, which is understandable as the mental image that conjures is not pretty. It sounds like a grave emergency because it is one. However, it should be noted that ‘collapsed lung’ actually stands as a general term for many atelectasis types. What Is Atelectasis? The […]
Aging is inevitable, and people should be ready for it. However, if you’re someone who does not have enough time to prepare for the moment a loved one requires aged care assistance in their golden years, you may have lots of questions in your mind. As more programs dedicated to elderly care arise, how would […]
Palliative wound care is a method of treatment that views patient comfort as a priority. Healthcare workers who provide this type of wound management will cater to the emotional needs of the individual and help mitigate their distress while managing various symptoms. Along with physical healing, palliative care also helps ease the suffering and isolation […]
5 Practical Reasons Why You Should Look Into Sub-Acute Care Sub-acute care facilities are a great place to help recovering patients transition from the hospital to their previous living situations. Its goal is to give you the best possible care to ease back into your old life in no time. Bear in mind that being […]
Heart attacks are one of the most common life-threatening events that Americans experience. According to a study, around 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack each year. One in four of those have already had one. With hundreds of thousands of Americans experiencing a dangerous health issue, there’s been more emphasis on […]
Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease in 3 Ways Two of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States are type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Its commonness may be attributed to findings dictating a close link between the two, as shown in the facts below: Having diabetes makes you twice as likely […]
Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot either produce or use insulin to turn sugar into energy. This leads to problems like high blood sugar levels, which can affect your body’s many functions, including its ability to heal wounds. More often than not, those with diabetes tend to take much longer for their wounds […]
Respite Care: Definition, Costs, and Different Types Everyone needs to rest sometimes, especially when taking care of a loved one with special needs. Respite care programs were designed precisely for this purpose, to give caregivers some much-needed rest and downtime and, as a result, provide better care in the long term. What Is Respite Care […]
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