How Do Spirituality And Religion Affect Health
Spirituality can play an important role in one’s health and overall wellbeing, especially as we get older. They get you to see life in a wider context, evoke compassion, and help you cope with the vicissitudes of life. Nourishing your spiritual side eases stress, relaxes you, and provides a break [...]
Total Parenteral Nutrition Feeding – How It Works
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 [...]
What You Should Know About The Dangers of Poor Circulation
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. [...]
Pressure Ulcers: Causes, Four Stages and Prevention
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 [...]
Broken Bones: Frequently Asked Questions
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, [...]
Types And Symptoms Of Infected Wounds
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 [...]
3 Serious Signs It’s Time To Consider A Nursing Home
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 [...]
What To Do To Get Successful Hip Replacement Rehab
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 [...]
Things One Should Never Do After Knee Surgery
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 [...]
Silent Heart Attack Signs And Symptoms – Be Aware!
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 [...]