When it comes to choosing a nursing home, there are several things you need to consider. What kind of therapy do you or your loved one need? How long might you be resident in the nursing home? Might you be requiring IV therapy or wound care? Do you need a nursing home that offers long-term [...]
Whether you have a lung disease or a wound that won’t heal properly, infections cause problems if allowed to spread. They can be debilitating, even deadly, and can spread to other people. That’s why it’s so important to promptly prevent infection from spreading.The first thing visitors notice when they enter Haym Salomon Home For Nursing [...]
A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways, weakens you, and saps morale. Most people experience these infections at some point in their lives. Many are mild and clear up by themselves, but others can be severe or even life-threatening.Pneumonia is a serious condition associated with chest and lung infections. See [...]
Breathing is the essence of life and any respiratory problems need to be addressed right away. Breathing problems can affect your physical health and mental wellbeing so it’s important to know about their causes and symptoms. Many patients suffering from breathing difficulties find that pulmonary therapy can make a big difference. Symptoms Of Breathing Problems [...]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that attack the lungs. They inflame the lungs, restrict air flow, and cause breathing difficulties. Symptoms including coughing, wheezing and excess mucus production.Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the most common conditions associated with this disease. It’s vital to get medical assistance, the right respiratory care [...]
If you can’t eat or drink normally, or have swallowing difficulties, IV fluids can be crucial for your survival. After falling seriously ill or undergoing an operation, it’s more important than ever to remain hydrated and get the right nutrients. We all need water, salt and other essential nutrients for our bodies to function [...]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects the lungs, making breathing difficult and impacting your overall health and quality of life. COPD exacerbation is when symptoms are worse than usual and can leave you feeling breathless. Many factors can make COPD symptoms worse, including the weather. Fluctuating temperatures as well as hot, dry or cold air [...]
It’s common to hear our patients telling people about the wonderful work nursing assistants do for them. Some even describe the aides as their daughters, suggesting a relationship so close they couldn’t live without them. Although much of their work goes unnoticed and takes place behind the scenes, these carers work wonders for their patients. What is [...]
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 [...]
