Patient Care
BedsoresA collection of articles discussing bedsores, their causes, prevention and treatment.
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Caregiver's guide for patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/cguide.shtml
Bladder training can treat urinary incontinence.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/bladdertraining.shtml
If your care recipient is in a hospital or institution that uses restraints, there are a few points you should keep in mind when discussing restraints and their use in the facility.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/restraints.shtml
How to help a elderly driver judge if its safe for them to continue driving.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/driving.shtml
Studies show conditions in our surroundings can influence our internal brain plan during early life and in later years.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/brainexercise.shtml
In patients with Parkinson's disease and other motion disorders (including Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), falls may be reduced and/or their seriousness lessened through a combination of resistance and balance training.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/falling.shtml
If you are confined to your home and require skilled care for an injury or illness, Medicare can pay for care provided in your home by a home health agency.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/homecare-medicare.shtml
A collection of good usable and understandable Hospice information.
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There is evidence that mental calisthenics help create healthy nerve paths in the brain, which could replace those lost or impaired by disease.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/mental-stimulation.shtml
Typical physical exercise program for those with neurological-based movement disorders.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/exercises.shtml
Pill-splitting is the practice of cutting high-dose pills in half to save on prescription drug costs.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/pillsplitting.shtml
Staying active and making some common-sense changes around your home can help prevent falls and their consequences.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/reduce.shtml
Sharing ideas is an excellent way to help others...
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This procedure covers the suctioning of the patient (with or without an artificial airway) when cared for in the home. This includes nasal, oropharyngeal, and endotracheal suctioning.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/suctioning.shtml
Swallowing and what to do if you have problems.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/swallowing.shtml
Music has health-giving power.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/music.shtml
Practicing the ancient Chinese art Tai Chi (form of exercise practiced by older Chinese for more than 3 centuries) may help seniors improve their balance and reduce the number of times they fall.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/taichi.shtml
Doctors need to emphasize the importance of taking drugs properly.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/taking-medicine.shtml
This report helps parkinsonian patients and their families achieve better adjustments to home living.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/patient.shtml
Walking aids, or walkers, can help make users more stable and prevent falls.
http://www.pspinformation.com/caregiving/patientcare/walkers.shtml
