Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a way of supplying the body’s nutritional needs through a vein, bypassing the digestive system. Doctors use it when patients cannot or should not get their nutrition through eating. This is a form of intravenous therapy and under certain conditions it may be performed in a care home. Total Parenteral Nutrition requires careful preparation and close monitoring and so is a [...]
One of the most common, and serious, problems adults and older people face is poor circulation. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients around the body and helps heal wounds and other ailments. However, If you have issues with your circulation, your body is less well able to fight off disease. It’s important to get your [...]
Bedsores—also called pressure sores—are injuries to skin and tissue due to prolonged pressure on the skin. Those most prone to them are frail, elderly people who cannot easily turn themselves in bed. If not treated properly, pressure ulcers can cause infection and inflammation. So, do your best to prevent any complications. Appropriate nursing care can [...]
Broken bones are not much fun but they are common, so it’s a good idea to know about them. The most common fractured bone is the collarbone, followed by a fracture in the arm, wrist, or hip. There are many different types of fracture, which are painful at first, and can take weeks or [...]
Whether the result of surgery or an accident, infected wounds need prompt treatment. Left alone they can fester and become painful or even gangrenous. Infections occur when germs spread within the damaged skin of a wound. People with severe or persistent infections will need professional wound care. What Happens If A Wound Gets Infected? With [...]
If you are looking after an elderly loved one, at what point should you consider a nursing home?This is a question many people ask and understanding some key signs can help you decide what to do.If you reach a point where you can't meet your loved one's needs, you should consider a nursing home. Here [...]
Successful hip replacement rehab includes planning, emotional support, safe physical therapy tailored to your needs, and right diet weight management.It’s vital to take great joint replacement care after hip surgery and follow the advice of your doctor. Humans were made to move and to get moving again after an operation you need to take things [...]
After knee surgery, or if you’ve had a joint replacement, there are some things you must not try and do. Don’t try and get ahead of yourself and do more than you should as you could make the situation worse.Some activities are harmful and you should avoid them after knee surgery. For instance, you should [...]
As people get older, you will find that the chances of having a heart attack increases, and that heart attack signs can be difficult to pinpoint. Some signs are so mild that the person experiencing them might not even realize what is happening. This can be extremely dangerous. Be aware of the silent signs!Knowing what [...]
Did you ever wonder why you feel so tired and lethargic after surgery? A common misconception is that this is a result of being anesthetized. Surely being artificially put to sleep drains your system and causes tiredness? Surprisingly no – extreme fatigue after surgery is the result of other factors including:- Sleep deficit and pre-surgery [...]
