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 disease are most common illness that occurs due to aging and is commonly found in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
The locomotor system is also known as the musculoskeletal system. It is made up of the skeleton, the skeletal muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and other connective tissue. These parts work together to allow movement. The changes that occur with aging can lead to problems with mobility, or a person’s ability to move around. Mobility …
Oral hygiene is very essential for a client’s health. Usually, older clients can’t take care of their oral health. In this case, it is important for the caregiver to properly check the mouth and give effective care. Maintaining the oral hygiene of the client is very essential in order to maintain the overall health of …
The Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) is a term that is used to describe self-care activities that we perform on a normal daily basis. These include activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, etc. to name a few. Within the Healthcare Professional realm, the ability or inability to perform the Activities of Daily Living can …
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Many sick people, especially older adults usually suffer from incontinence. Incontinence means any involuntary or accidental leakage of urine (wee) or feces. The most common problems associated with elimination in older adults include diarrhea, constipation, and incontinence. Incontinence is very common in older adults with chronic diseases. Properly elimination is very essential in order to …
To keep the older adult clean and prevent infection, bathing is very important. But, the caregiver should train themselves for bathing an older adult, as it needs a lot of care and consideration. Before going to further discussion let discuss the importance of bathing for ill people.
One of the recommendations to reduce medication errors and harm is to use the “five rights”: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. Also known as the “5Rs”, these principles help to ensure the right drug, right dose, right route, and right patient, at the right …
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The main purpose of medications is to diagnose, treat, or prevent illness. They come in lots of different forms, and we take them in many different ways. As a caregiver, medication is considered an essential component for the quick recovery of the client. Drugs can be dangerous, though, even when they’re meant to improve our …
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A person with Dementia may feel agitated and aggressive. He or she may become restless, causing a need to move around or pace, or become upset in certain places or when focused on specific details. Behavioral and psychological symptoms are very common in Dementia and affect up to 90% of people living with Dementia. In addition …
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Course Introduction According to the American Alzheimer’s Society it is estimated there will be 1.9 million new cases of Alzheimer’s reported in 2021 and 608,570 deaths from Alzheimer’s that same year. Alzheimer’s patients are at risk for weight loss, weakness and immobility. CE That Matters, has developed this educational offering, Alzheimer’s and Home Care, to …
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 …
Stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is reduced or interrupted and preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. The brain cells begin to die which affects the normal function of the body. Causes of stroke: To understand the causes of stroke, it is better to understand its …
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 …
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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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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