Try: You may want to ask the surgeon or physiotherapist these questions before surgery so you can safely recoop after the operation what movements can i safely make how can i get in and out of bed safely what assistive devices can i purchase to increase safety and independence what restrictions apply to carrying heavy […]
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Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis it occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body the buildup of…
Try: Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis it occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body the buildup of uric acid can lead to sharp uric acid crystal deposits in joints often in the big toe deposits of uric acid called tophi that look like lumps under the […]
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement…
Try: Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids it is the body body’s response to an excessive loss of the water and salt contained in sweat those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people […]
When you are a caregiver who also has a full-time job as well as raising a family you are being pulled in several different directions…
Try: When you are a caregiver who also has a full-time job as well as raising a family you are being pulled in several different directions at once which everyone wanting a "piece of the pie " this situation most often creates a "stress overload " statistics show that the average caregiver of an elderly […]
Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature the body body’s temperature rises rapidly the sweating mechanism fails and the body…
Try: Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature the body body’s temperature rises rapidly the sweating mechanism fails and the body is unable to cool down body temperature may rise to 106u8c2b0f or higher within 10 to 15 minutes heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment […]
Learn to look at behavior as a form of communication what does the care recipient recipient’s behavior communicate to you it may be that your…
Try: Learn to look at behavior as a form of communication what does the care recipient recipient’s behavior communicate to you it may be that your behavior a problem instead of the cr cr’s key points to consider know the person getting to know each other as individuals begins to build a relationship the more […]
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows homeowners age 62 and older to turn their home equity into cash while still living…
Try: A reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows homeowners age 62 and older to turn their home equity into cash while still living in and owning their own home a reverse mortgage gives homeowners the flexibility to choose how they want to be paid you can choose a lump sum a monthy […]
Falls are a major cause of accidents for older adults the following are found to be the most common causes of falls around the home…
Try: Falls are a major cause of accidents for older adults the following are found to be the most common causes of falls around the home tripping over items left in the way missing the last step on the stairs tripping on doorsills slipping in the bathroom tripping on uneven sidewalks not using the handrail […]
Policies for long-term care insurance are created based on the following physical need or cognitive impairment of the client how much it pays in daily…
Try: Policies for long-term care insurance are created based on the following physical need or cognitive impairment of the client how much it pays in daily weekly monthly vs lifetime benefits where the policy holder currently resides where the policy holder will live in the future how much the policy holder is willing and able […]
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning…
Try: Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead three steps to preparedness get a kit have a disaster supplies kit packed and ready in one place assemble enough supplies to last for at least three days […]