Tag Archives: Private Duty Nursing
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
A Senior’s Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep patterns change with age. Sleep problems in the elderly typically include difficulty falling asleep or sleeping soundly, sleeping too much, early-morning awakening, and less total sleep time. A mild deterioration in sleep quality may be normal in seniors, but … 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