Patient Care

Bedsores

A collection of articles discussing bedsores, their causes, prevention and treatment.
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Caregiver's guide for patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Caregiver's guide for patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
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Bladder training

Bladder training can treat urinary incontinence.
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Dementia and the use of restraints

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.
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Driving - When is it time to take away the keys?

How to help a elderly driver judge if its safe for them to continue driving.
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Exercising the brain

Studies show conditions in our surroundings can influence our internal brain plan during early life and in later years.
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Falls prevention in individuals with Parkinson's disease

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.
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Home health care - Medicare

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.
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Hospice

A collection of good usable and understandable Hospice information.
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Mental stimulation lowers risk of Alzheimer's

There is evidence that mental calisthenics help create healthy nerve paths in the brain, which could replace those lost or impaired by disease.
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Physical Exercises

Typical physical exercise program for those with neurological-based movement disorders.
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Pill-splitting

Pill-splitting is the practice of cutting high-dose pills in half to save on prescription drug costs.
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Reducing the risks of falling

Staying active and making some common-sense changes around your home can help prevent falls and their consequences.
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Sharing good caregiving tips

Sharing ideas is an excellent way to help others...
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Suctioning the patient in the home

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.
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How we swallow

Swallowing and what to do if you have problems.
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The healing power of music

Music has health-giving power.
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Tai chi for seniors

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.
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Following Doctors orders

Doctors need to emphasize the importance of taking drugs properly.
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The parkinson patient at home

This report helps parkinsonian patients and their families achieve better adjustments to home living.
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The use of walkers to aid those with parkinsonian diseases

Walking aids, or walkers, can help make users more stable and prevent falls.
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