Home-based care is ideal for patients who would want to recover at home. One of the challenges that caregivers face when providing home care is that they may not have dealt with a similar situation in the past. This extract addresses some best practices to observe when providing home care. Hopefully, it will improve the quality of home care you provide your loved one.
Respect The Patient’s Preferences
Many caregivers do not consider the patient’s preferences when providing home-based care.…
Finding out you are pregnant can be an exciting time. It can also make expectant mothers nervous for the health of their baby, and if this is their first baby, they’re likely also anxious about what to do and what to expect. Your obstetrician will let you know everything you need to know, but while you wait for that first appointment, here are some dos and don’ts.
Do Watch What You Eat…
Dealing with emotional difficulties and life challenges can be a struggle for most people, especially if you consider that the prevalence of anxiety disorders varies from 2.5% to 7% by country. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of those affected do not know where to turn to for help, and this often leads to grave consequences, with suicides being a major one. According to mental health specialists, seeking professional advice early if you are dealing with an anxiety disorder is critical to leaving a fulfilling life.…
Once a fungal infection gets a hold on your toenails, it can be hard to get rid of effectively. You may have bought creams and nail paints from your pharmacist only to see no improvement.
If you can’t get the infection under control or if it seems to be spreading from one toe to the next, then it may be time to see a podiatrist who offers cold laser fungal infection treatments.…
Staying active through your senior years helps you to maintain your physical, cognitive and emotional health, and if you’re moving to a retirement community, you may want to look for a place that promotes activity for seniors in multiple ways. To ensure your new home will make staying active easy, you may want to consider the following tips.
Look for a Walkable Community
Many retirement communities feature on-site restaurants, shops or other essentials.…
While some children are excited about their first piece of prescription eyewear, some are more cautious and can be reluctant to wear their glasses. While this can be frustrating as a parent, there are a few strategies, described below, that you can use to encourage them to wear their new glasses.
Find Out What Is Causing Their Reluctance
Usually, if a child doesn’t want to do something, there is a reason for it.…
There are multiple reasons why you could end up being the principal caregiver for a loved one. Perhaps you have an ageing parent who is losing some of their faculties, and they need to live with you for constant care. Alternatively, you may have a physically or mentally challenged child that requires round the clock attention. No matter the reason, being a dedicated caregiver can be extremely tasking, both physically and emotionally.…
Because there are a nearly endless amount of choices when it comes to weight loss programs, it can be a real challenge to find what works for you. In fact, many people try multiple weight loss programs before they find one that is effective for them. The main reason for this may be simpler than you think. Essentially, it’s not really about the weight loss program itself—it’s more about what you bring to it.…
Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic condition which affects the photoreceptor cells in the eye. If the condition is not treated, it can cause a person’s vision to deteriorate as the photoreceptor cells die. Ultimately, retinitis pigmentosa can lead to complete blindness. Below is a guide to everything you need to know about retinitis pigmentosa.
Symptoms of retinitis pigmentosa
Because retinitis pigmentosa is a progressive disease, the first symptoms may be difficult to detect.…
A sports injury is one of the biggest roadblocks for active people and athletes. A spraining your ankle or a sudden pain in the shoulder or knee can force you to stop physical activity for days or weeks. All you can do is sit home and nurse the unfortunate injury. However, once you have recovered and are resting, it is essential to understand that you can’t just go back to the gymn or arena and pick up from where you left off.…
