Undoubtedly, safety is essential for effectively managing patients with all mental diseases, but it is necessary for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Taking all essential measures to improve safety without affecting the patient’s independence can reduce the risks of injury and help the patient feel more relaxed, safe, and secure. As we have already discussed in …
With the age, the brain of people become weak and cause mental illness. Mental illness is a vast term and includes multiple conditions. Anxiety, depression, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease are the most common illness that occurs due to aging and is commonly found in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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Breathing problem is most common in older adults. As a caregiver, it is very difficult and needs some specific strategies and training to manage this condition, especially in older adults as the lung becomes weaker with age. Older people when performing some specific activities like a little walk can cause difficulty breathing. Difficulty in breathing …
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. In the case of anxiety disorder, the patient responds to certain things with fear and dread. Anxiety is the main symptom of several mental disorders. Anxiety disorders are more common in older adults and older adults with dementia. Anxiety in a patient with dementia worsens the symptoms …
The swelling and tenderness of the joints are called arthritis. Arthritis is the most common condition in older people. It is a very painful condition and occurs due to several reasons. Age is one of the most common causes of arthritis. This condition can affect one or more joints. There are more than 100 types …
Pain is the uncomfortable feeling that can tell the patient that something is wrong. These feelings include steady, throbbing, stabbing, aching, and pinching. Many people think that pain is natural with aging. There is almost a problem within the body behind the pain.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, “Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how a person feels, the way he/she thinks, and how a person acts.”Depression causes sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Depression causes serious physical and emotional changes and decreases the ability of the person to perform daily activities …
Cancer is a disease that causes uncontrollable division of the body cell and the spreading of these cells to other body parts. Cancer is a very painful condition and immediate diagnosis is very essential for proper and on-time treatment Cancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of …
Caregivers have to focus on multiple strategies to take care of the client after hospital discharge, especially after surgical procedures. Caregivers have to take care of the client’s diet, medicine intake, and other points that are needed after hospital discharge. We will try to cover these responsibilities of a caregiver in this course but, let …
There’s a reason vital signs include the word vital. Their measurements provide critical information about our bodies. As a professional caregiver, understanding these vital signs is essential. By monitoring these vital signs, you can help properly identify the condition and take effective steps to maintain the good health of your client. It also helps you take …
Professional caregivers have always been given training and protocols on how to keep themselves and their clients safe from illness. After all, it is the job of a caregiver to keep people safe and to encourage a healthy lifestyle, whether that means minimizing fall risks, assisting with healthy meal preparation, or donning a mask and …
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Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to moderate to severe injuries, fear of falling, loss of independence, and death in a third of those patients. The direct costs alone …
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Nutrition is an essential component of life. But what is a nutrient? A nutrient is any substance that provides nourishment for the Maintenance of life ad for growth. A good diet is a good source of nutrients. The best diet for older adults contains a lot of proteins but limited calories. This helps older adults …
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Before going to define diabetes mellitus, let me explain the basic physiology related to this disease. When you eat a carbohydrate, your body turns it into a sugar called glucose and sends that to your bloodstream. Your pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps move glucose from your blood into your cells, which use it …
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