If you’ve had a serious accident, or illness, and lost one or more limbs, post-amputation care is essential. Many patients will be disorientated and depressed, so they will need all the help they can get. Regaining your independence, self-esteem and as much mobility as possible will be the key aim. However, it’s important to [...]
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 [...]
