Tag Archives: Personal Care
Tips for Effective Communication With Your Seniors
Misunderstandings are avoidable within the family, especially if the root cause of the problem is miscommunication between you and your senior loved ones. That is why you must know how to communicate with them effectively. Here are some
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Tips to Protect Your Home from the Spread of Viruses
No other place beats the comfort and safety that home radiates. Wherever you go, you’ll realize that there’s just no place like home. Because of this, most patients prefer to recover in the comfort of their abode. The familiar environment is
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Common Conditions That Physical Therapy Can Address
Physical Therapy (PT) is a branch of rehabilitative healthcare that utilizes specially designed equipment and exercise regimens to treat various conditions. PT is a highly effective intervention for different pains and aches that a senior loved
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Lymphedema Symptoms and How It Can Be Treated
[caption id="attachment_785" align="alignright" width="618"] Lymphedema Symptoms and How It Can Be Treated[/caption] Lymphedema refers to a swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Sometimes both arms and both legs swell. It is
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Hygiene Tips for Catheter Care
A catheter or a urinary catheter is a thin, flexible tube placed in your bladder connected to a bag to help drain your urine. If your loved one has a catheter attached to them, there are some extra measures that you need to do to avoid urinary
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Wound Care at Home
There are a lot of ways to do wound care at home. Although there are several wound care techniques, it still doesn’t assure us that some of these are effective to us or to others. To avoid infection or other complications, here are some do’s
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