Tips on How to Open up Long-Term Care to Your Parents Long-term care is a type of care that is typically required by those who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. It can be provided in various settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health care. For many people, the thought of needing long-term […]
A nursing home is an institution where people who need round-the-clock nursing care can live out their final years. It’s often a place where the care is extremely specialized because people with advanced illnesses and disabilities often require a high level of services. In a nursing home, you’ll find all of the services available in […]
There are a lot of considerations when it comes to a hospice care program. However, it’s simple to experience information overload when you or someone you love is dealing with a life-limiting illness—from learning about the condition to scheduling doctor appointments. It might be challenging to choose among the plethora of options available to you […]
A serious fall can be a devastating event. You may have broken bones, damaged internal organs, or even head trauma. The good news is that there are things you can do to help yourself recover from a serious fall more quickly and easily. Here’s a quick guide to help you. Doctor’s Orders Should Be Followed […]
Hearing loss eventually becomes a part of the natural life cycle. People entering seniorhood experience some form of hearing impairment, making it difficult to communicate with others. If you have an older loved one, they’re likely going through the same experience. In that case, you need to be more patient with them. Plus, know the […]
Shingles, or clinically known as herpes zoster, may appear as a harmless skin condition to many, but it can lead to major health problems in seniors. It should be detected and treated as a painful skin condition to avoid further complications. The varicella-zoster virus is the parent virus that causes chickenpox in children and possibly […]
Your heart makes the rhythm of your life, beating 60 to 100 times per minute—a total of up to 144,000 times a day. Although it is fundamental to your existence, you may have ignored it until now because your heart is so hard to see. The harsh reality is that cardiovascular disease is the number […]
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders in geriatric patients across the world. The disease involves the continuous decline of memory, thinking, and behavioral skills. While there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are ways to treat it to temporarily reduce the symptoms. And one way to enhance Alzheimer’s treatment is […]
ARDS or acute respiratory distress syndrome is a serious condition that can get patients and their loved ones worried because of the possibility of end-stage organ failure. Younger patients, trauma patients, and blood transfusion patients respond better to ARDS treatments. The likelihood of survival and recovery is greater when you recover before other organs begin […]
People often assume that in-home care is only for the elderly or people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. However, shorter forms of care are available for those who merely require it to recuperate after a surgery or other ailments. Remember that short-term care is intended to assist your loved one in regaining confidence in self-control. […]
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