When should we choose Palliative Care?
When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, palliative care can be suggested for a patient to receive. Understanding this type of service and what…
When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness, palliative care can be suggested for a patient to receive. Understanding this type of service and what…
There are so many terms and acronyms out there in the aging and healthcare industry, and new ones pop up every generation, such as Instrumental…
When I started working in Nursing Care and Assisted Living, I would constantly hear the term, ADL, which stands for Activities of Daily Living. I…
When I first started working with older adults with Dementia, I learned very quickly what Sundowning is and how to soothe those experiencing this daily…
When I worked on the Nursing Care floor of a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), I learned very quickly the importance of documentation and Care…
A hospital in general for a non-healthcare workers is overwhelming to say the least. Therefore, understanding the process of hospital in-take through discharge can make…
Incontinence. Another forbidden topic of conversation that we need to discuss more with loved ones (no matter what their age). And the crazy thing is…
Elder Abuse is a crime that is rarely discussed or educated on enough. While most people think of Elder Abuse as physical harm in a…
As we age our skin gets thinner and more delicate to the touch, making it susceptible to skin tears. Gaining knowledge on how to care…
One of the nine healthy habits of the oldest living humans on Earth is walking several miles a day. However, some people have health issues…