Tag Archives: Care Provider
Pneumonia in Elderly Adults: Prevention Tips
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be fatal in older people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 250,000 people in the United States are hospitalized with pneumonia each year, and approximately 50,000 dies from the...
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Understanding Pain Can Help With Better Treatment
September is Pain Awareness Month. As such, let us take this time to talk about pain. We need to understand what pain is and what underlying issue is causing it. Doing so allows us to provide better treatment and relieving … Read More ›
Things to Have the Doctor Check After a Fall
Often, a medical visit after a fall is mainly about addressing the injuries an older person may have suffered. Although this step is certainly important, to prevent future falls, it’s important to have your loved one’s primary healthcare provider...
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Basic Wound Care Guidelines Everyone Should Know
Wound care is one of the most crucial tasks when it comes to patient care. It is a way of ensuring the recovery of a wound. On top of this, it is also the best way to prevent an infection. … Read More ›
How to Create a Safer Environment at Home
Having a clean home is not only significant to the health of a person, but it is also essential in maintaining safety. A clean and well-organized home is conducive to the well-being of an individual. If a home is not … Read More ›
Avoid the Effects of Hypertension in Your Golden Years
Many older adults may not always be aware they have high blood pressure as this condition does not cause any signs of illness. However, when it becomes too severe, it can cause other health conditions from occurring, such as heart … Read More ›
