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A medical emergency can change everything for someone in the blink of an eye. An unexpected health crisis, an accident, or even just something confusing and unknown, can send an elderly individual to the hospital. Following up and ensuring … [Read more...]
Researchers have been learning more about how to treat stroke by looking at in-hospital strokes, why they occur, and how they can be treated with more effectiveness. Looking at these elements, and then finding ways to carry them over into … [Read more...]
A social worker is a professional that helps individuals connect with resources in their community. Sometimes this means helping individuals find the right doctors, creating referrals, and advocating for physical and mental health … [Read more...]
Although long term care is the type of care that usually will come to mind when senior care is mentioned, there are many types of senior care, with long term care just being the most widely advertised. There are a variety of … [Read more...]
A prominent authority in the senior care business was recently on record for saying that hospitals are likely to shift to a home based setting, especially when it comes to hospital treatment for the elderly. This might sound … [Read more...]
Research out of the University of Alberta in Canada states that when senior-friendly care is given after an elderly individual has surgery, there likelihood of a safer, more effective recovery goes up in a significant manner. Over the last … [Read more...]
When someone suffers from sepsis during a hospital visit, they are far more likely to suffer from a heart attack during the first four weeks after their release than others are. This claim comes from a study that was conducted in Taiwan and … [Read more...]
When a senior citizen has an extended stay in a hospital, particularly the intensive care unit (ICU), it can be a traumatic experience. Confusion, anger, and poor health are almost always consequences of time in the hospital. The older that … [Read more...]
When an elderly person leaves the hospital after an injury or a health issue, such as a stroke, it is common for a social worker to schedule a short stint of in-home health care. Depending on the type of care and where you are located, this … [Read more...]
If you ask your elderly mom or dad what is the most important thing for them as they age, “maintaining independence” is likely to be one of the top three concerns that are voiced. Independence is certainly one of the most important things … [Read more...]
In the past, we’ve talked a little about the dangers of misusing medications, and opioid pain medications are one of the most widely misused medications there is within the senior community. Sometimes this is done purposefully, but other … [Read more...]
You’ve probably heard that heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, especially among women. Strokes are closely related to this, especially ischemic stroke. However, many women believe that they are distanced from this. … [Read more...]
