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E. Coli Urinary Tract Infection
An E. coli urinary tract infection is the most common type of urinary tract infection. Nearly all of the UTIs that occur are caused by E. coli (Escherichia coli), a common bacteria find in the lower...
View ArticleActivities for the Elderly
Whether you are a caregiver in a long term care facility, or care for your elderly loved ones in their home, daily activities are a must. They not only help build and maintain physical strength, but...
View ArticleSkin Care for the Elderly
Elderly patients are prone to skin tears, irritation and infection, especially if they are diabetic. In these cases, lack of proper skin care can result in gangrene, a serious infection that, in severe...
View ArticleHow to Pay for In-Home Care for the Elderly
As folks grow older, the need for care becomes important, and these days, more and more elderly individuals are choosing to stay at home rather than go into nursing homes. While it is necessary for...
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What Is the Difference Between a Caregiver & a Home Health Aide?
If you are unable to care for yourself due to rehab or progressive debilitation, various people may visit your home to offer care and services. Two such people are caregivers and home health aides.
View ArticleHow to Prepare a Care Plan for the Elderly
Preparing a care plan for an elderly person should encompass all facets of life. In the past, care plans were written to address only the deficits. For better quality of life results, caregivers now...
View ArticleStairlift Problems
Stairlifts are mechanical equipment used to help people who have a difficulty climbing up and down the stairs by means of lifting them through the stairway. Though the equipment can be quite helpful,...
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The Difference Between Independent Senior Living & Assisted Living
Choosing the right living facility for yourself or a parent will depend on several factors. Understanding what each type of facility offers will help make that decision easier.
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What Is a Geriatric Internist?
Internists are physicians who specialize in internal or non-surgical medicine. Geriatric internists, also known as geriatricians, work specifically with older patients; general internists work with...
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How to Qualify for Assisted Living
Making the decision to place your loved one into an assisted living facility can sometimes be difficult. Many people think that the process is as simple as taking a tour, choosing a location and then...
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What Is Long-term Care Pharmacy?
For long-term facilities like nursing homes, hospice centers and assisted living facilities, long-term care pharmacists handle the medication needs of the residents. Pharmacists who work in the...
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What Is Custodial Care of Elderly?
When an elderly individual needs long term assistance with daily tasks because of medical or psychological problems this is considered long term care . If the person assisting is not a medical health...
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Therapeutic Group Activities for the Elderly
As people age, their bodies and minds may get slower, which can limit the type of activities that they can do. However, there are still many options that provide much needed stimulation. Exercise...
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How to Obtain Medical Power of Attorney
Medical power of attorney, also known as a health proxy, is crucial because it allows a trusted agent (generally a family member or friend) to make health-care decisions on behalf of the one granting...
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How to Open an Elderly Group Home in Wisconsin
Elderly group homes help serve the elderly community by placing individuals who need assistance in a smaller, more homelike atmosphere. The care that the elderly receive from a group home is more...
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Nursing: How to Give a Bed Bath
When patients are so ill or seriously injured that they are confined to bed, they will need to have a bed bath to maintain proper hygiene. You can give a bed bath in a hospital, nursing home or home...
View ArticleCNA Training in Perineal Care
Perineal care involves washing the genitals, anus, buttocks and surrounding areas. This is an essential skill to learn during CNA training. It promotes comfort and prevents infection and skin problems...
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Ontario Government Senior Health Benefits
Provincial and territorial governments in Canada are responsible for providing health care services and benefits to their residents. Seniors living in Ontario are entitled to the same free medical...
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Benefits for Military Wives in Assisted Living
In 2008, the Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) formed within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). OSA handles benefits claims, programs, policies, legislative issues and initiatives for...
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How to Locate an AARP Number
Locating an AARP Membership number may seem a little challenging, but it can be easier than you might expect. Membership numbers allow you to get AARP discounts and services around the world. If you...
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