Elder Care Guide (Page 9)
A Quick Guide to Becoming an Adult-Gerontology Nurse
Adult-gerontology is a nursing specialty focused on the unique needs of aged adults. Adult-gerontology nurses work to promote the health and well-being of this population through community-based care, primary health care, and long-term care (nursing homes). Typically, all you need is to graduate from a nationally accredited school with a nursing degree and complete the required coursework... ❯❯❯
9 Ways to Improve Your Sleep While Managing Incontinence
Many older adults suffer from incontinence, which makes getting a good night’s sleep feel almost impossible. Thankfully, there are many practical steps that you can take to sleep more soundly and prevent your odds of a bedwetting incident. From wearing bladder leakage products to starting incontinence medication, here are nine ways to improve your sleep while managing nighttime incontinence:
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The Best Exercises for Seniors
We all know that there are a few essentials to a healthy life, such as a balanced diet, quality sleep, and plenty of physical activity. However, once you reach a certain age, you might be unsure what exercises you are still allowed to do. While it’s always recommended to consult with your physician beforehand, here are some of the best exercises for seniors that you can consider. Walking For... ❯❯❯
What Is Outpatient Rehabilitation
Patients in outpatient rehab live at home or in a sober living facility during the day and travel to a treatment facility for additional structure and support. Outpatient alcohol rehab Austin, gives patients more freedom than inpatient rehabilitation, which requires them to stay in a treatment facility for the duration of their treatment. Patients typically go to a detox facility to get clean... ❯❯❯
How to Get the Most Out of Indoor Running
Indoor running is fast becoming a sensation and a global fitness movement. Many people around the world are trying out this exciting running. If you are also toying with the idea of running on a treadmill, you will already know that it is hard to get the results within a short span of time. However, we have a list of things that you can follow to get the most out of your running workouts. Use a... ❯❯❯
Herbal Remedies 101: Do they Actually Work?
Since the onset of human history, men and women have harnessed the power of nature to heal their minds and bodies. According to research published in Science Magazine in Nov. 1975, the earliest evidence of herbal medicine dates back to more than 60,000 years ago in Iraq. Further archaeological evidence has shown similar remnants of plant medicine were found in China 8,000 years ago and, more... ❯❯❯
Fall Prevention For Aging Adults
Every year, more than 36 million falls are suffered by senior adults — those who are 65 and older — in the United States. Of these, 3 million seniors are injured badly enough to be transported to emergency departments to receive treatment for serious trauma to the head and broken bones — including hip fractures. Senior women fall more often than men and account for 75% of all hip fractures. Even... ❯❯❯
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Manual Wheelchair
If you or a loved one needs a wheelchair, you may be wondering what the best option for you is. There are many different wheelchairs that you can choose from, including manual wheelchairs. This blog post will discuss everything you need to know about buying a wheelchair. We will cover the benefits of getting a manual wheelchair, what to look for in a lightweight wheelchair, and how much they... ❯❯❯
How to Know if Your Parent Needs Live-in Care
As your parent gets older, their strengths and capabilities will begin to deteriorate. Their needs may change significantly over the span of only a few years, and it may come to a point when everyday activities are difficult to complete on their own.
Services, such as live in care, can support your parent to continue living their life as normally and independently as possible. A live-in... ❯❯❯
What To Know When Getting A Mobility Scooter
Growing old is just a part of everyone’s life. We all have to accept it whether we like it or not.
When you’re young, it's hard to believe that one day you will have to sit down to be able to put a pair of socks on. You’re so caught up in being able to do all the things you want, and do not even think about those later years in your life.
Slowly but surely, you struggle to do things that used... ❯❯❯
