Tag Archives: Home Care
Hypothermia in Seniors
Hypothermia means low heat; it is the condition of an abnormally low body temperature. It occurs when the body is exposed to severe cold, and loses heat faster than it can be replaced. As a result, the core body temperature … Continue reading
Back Care Basics for the Elderly
Back pain is common in the elderly; it has a high likelihood of recovery and recurrence. Back pain can occur anywhere along the spine. But the lower back is the most common site for pain because it supports most of … Continue reading
Alisi Wilbert: Caregiver of the Month
It takes a very special person to take care of someone else. Besides having the training and experience to care for others, Alisi is blessed with a set of intrinsic qualities that certain human beings possess and others do not: … Continue reading
Universal Precautions for Health Care Providers
Universal precautions are specific actions that help prevent contact with blood and other certain body fluids. They are steps or work practices that a health care worker takes to minimize the risk of spreading bloodborne diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis … Continue reading
Job Stress…How Do You Manage?
Almost every job has stress–it’s a fact of life. Stress is highly subjective, uniquely perceived by the person experiencing it. Stress in itself is neither good nor bad; however, its effect may be positive or negative. Some common causes of … Continue reading
Keeping an Open Mind in Managing Chronic Pain
The reason for some forms of chronic pain is sometimes unclear. It may range from sharp to dull and change often, and generally lasts longer than 6 months. Alternative approaches are designed to help keep pain under control and limit … Continue reading
Living with Heart Failure
Heart failure means that your heart is not pumping enough blood to sustain your body’s metabolic needs. It doesn’t mean that your heart has failed or is about to stop working. It simply means that your heart is not working … Continue reading
Geraldine Agoot: Employee of the Month
Going beyond the call of duty, being polite and friendly at all times, and being loyal to the company–these traits have set Geraldine in good stead in the workplace, and made her eligible for the recognition. At 26, Geraldine has … Continue reading
Loving Ways to Care for a Loved One with Cancer
There is no formal training needed to be a caregiver. With your love and support, you can be the most important member of your loved one’s health care team. The care recipient will need your emotional support to help him … Continue reading
Caring for A Stroke Victim
A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body) or a blood vessel (a tube through which the blood moves though the body) ruptures, causing an interruption … Continue reading