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Home Care for Seniors – Responsible IV and Port Disposal
When caring for the elderly, you might find yourself in a whole new situation. A few years back, I remember taking care of an elderly patient who was using an IV. I was relatively new back then and I was observing how some of the senior caretakers would patiently change the IV of the elderly […]
Senior Health – Why Needle-less IV ports Are Better?
In the past, I was always afraid of needles. Whenever there’s a routine health check up at school and flu shots are being given, I would do everything I can to avoid getting the shots. And yet, I still get the shots anyway. When I discovered my passion for care giving, I decided to get […]
Senior Care: Healthy Snacks and Meals for your Elderly Patient
When taking care of an elderly patient, it is always important to check the food he/she eats. Since his/her body needs certain nutrients in order to keep his/her body fit and strong against diseases, proper diet is a must. If a caretaker is look after your old parents or grandparents, it’s important to remind the […]
Alzheimer’s Care: Why you should encourage old people to play memory games
The idea of getting Alzheimer’s Disease seems a terrible thought for anyone whose parents have already reached the age of 60. Even for young ones like us, the idea of completely forgetting your relatives or friends for the rest of your senior life is a total nightmare. While we try to keep our parents and […]
Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: The Answer to Better Senior Health?
I would admit that although I am not scared of insects, heights or any type of thing or event that would make women shudder, I hate looking at needles. Whether it’s getting the shots back in grade school or getting hospitalized and having an IV inserted into my hand, my head is instantly filled with […]