The cost of staying in a nursing home is a concern especially for those aged over 65, and their families. We spend a large portion of our lives earning money, spending money and worrying about money. The big-ticket items usually include education, housing and medical care, including convalescent care or skilled nursing care. As [...]
The length of time people stay in a nursing home will obviously vary from person to person. Many people over 65 are likely to spend several months or even years receiving full-time care in a nursing home. Age, gender, your net worth and marital status have all been identified as factors determining length of stay. [...]
At some point in our lives many of us will require long-term nursing care in a nursing home. So, it’s a good idea for you and your loved ones to be well-informed about what this entails. However, it’s important to understand that not all people requiring care in nursing homes are the very elderly. [...]
Many of us know that acute care involves emergency and short-term intensive care. But fewer of us recognize the role subacute care plays in nursing services. If you or a loved one have been told that subacute care is needed, you might be wondering what’s involved. In this post, we’re going to talk about [...]
The elderly usually already battle with existing health problems, like diabetes, which could mean that a wound does not heal as fast. In addition, they also have fragile skin, which makes the wound healing processes slower as well. Scrapes, cuts, burns and pressure wounds are a couple of the most common types of wounds [...]
Have you ever experienced shortness of breath while you were going for a long run or climbing some steep stairs? This is completely normal after intense exercise, or when you’re doing physical activity your body isn’t accustomed to. However, many patients have a sensation of not being able to catch their breath without any [...]
Most of us dread surgery and even the idea of having to undergo a surgical procedure can make us shudder. But did you know that post-operative care can be just as important as the main event? After a major surgery, people may require dedicated treatment in care facilities. Post-surgical or post-operative care facilities help [...]
Proper wound care in rehab may be needed when wound becomes chronic and non-healing with complications such as infection. This can be age-related or caused by diabetes and other underlying health conditions. As the elderly have a fragile skin, their wounds typically take longer to heal. In some instances, their skin’s reduced ability to [...]
Cardiac rehabilitation centers play an important part in the lives of patients who’ve had a heart attack. Heart failure or surgery can be a scary experience. You and your loved ones should get as much information as you can to find out what cardiac rehab involves. Cardiac rehabilitation won’t turn back the clock in [...]
It is well known that dementia affects speech and language. Indeed, one of the symptoms of dementia may be communication problems. The condition can develop slowly or be brought on, for instance, by a stroke. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, or inevitable as we grow older, but it mainly affects elderly people. [...]
