Try: Earwax is a self-cleaning agent produced in the ears that acts as a lubricating and antibacterial protector to the ears earwax is not really a wax but a water-soluble mixture of secretions produced in the outer third of the ear canal it also contains hair and dead skin earwax builds up in the outer […]
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Patient-centered care nursing home residents and family members have more power than they may realize to determine the kind of care they receive federal law…
Try: Patient-centered care nursing home residents and family members have more power than they may realize to determine the kind of care they receive federal law allows patients and families to play a role in developing a care plan and nursing home staff to make reasonable adjustments to honor patients’ preferences for example restraints and […]
Finding the right nursing home is not easy and you may be under pressure to move fast due to a recent hospitalization or deterioration in…
Try: Finding the right nursing home is not easy and you may be under pressure to move fast due to a recent hospitalization or deterioration in condition here are some tips on narrowing down your options start with referrals does the care recipient’s physician or specialist have any recommendations or do you know any friends […]
Planning a visit once you’ve narrowed down your list of nursing homes it’s time to plan a visit visiting is key to understanding if a…
Try: Planning a visit once you’ve narrowed down your list of nursing homes it’s time to plan a visit visiting is key to understanding if a home is right for the care recipient as with other senior housing options it’s the people that make the place both the residents and staff in a nursing home […]
There are huge differences between assisted living facilities while this can make the process of choosing seem difficult the plus side is that you have…
Try: There are huge differences between assisted living facilities while this can make the process of choosing seem difficult the plus side is that you have a good chance of finding a facility that is perfectly suited to the care recipient’s preferences and needs as you start your search try not to get overwhelmed by […]
What the care recipient needs from independent living depends on his own unique situation where would they be most comfortable here are a few things…
Try: What the care recipient needs from independent living depends on his own unique situation where would they be most comfortable here are a few things to keep in mind it’s all about the people no matter what type of independent living you consider you want to make sure the care recipient connects with peers […]
Some care recipients crs with dementia may have problems with verbal noises this may include yelling screaming repetition of recognizable words speaking nonsense talking incoherently…
Try: Some care recipients crs with dementia may have problems with verbal noises this may include yelling screaming repetition of recognizable words speaking nonsense talking incoherently moaning and whistling this behavior is often disturbing to others and the meaning or significance may be unclear the following are potential causes of verbal noise problems in the […]
Wandering can occur in care recipients cr with dementia nighttime wandering is a special problem in that the risk to the cr can be greater…
Try: Wandering can occur in care recipients cr with dementia nighttime wandering is a special problem in that the risk to the cr can be greater the following are possible causes of wandering in crs inability to separate dreams from reality inactivity; too much sleep during the day adverse reactions to tranquilizers inability to differentiate […]
Wandering can occur in care recipients crs with dementia the following are possible causes of this behavior physiological or medical causes direct result of physical…
Try: Wandering can occur in care recipients crs with dementia the following are possible causes of this behavior physiological or medical causes direct result of physical changes in brain inability to identify or express hunger reaction to sedatives tranquilizers or the interaction of medications physical discomfort due to pain infection constipation bruises seizures resulting in […]
Issues with sleeping are sometimes common with care recipients cr with dementia the following are possible causes of sleeping problems physiological or medical causes illnesses…
Try: Issues with sleeping are sometimes common with care recipients cr with dementia the following are possible causes of sleeping problems physiological or medical causes illnesses such as angina congestive heart failure diabetes ulcers alcoholism pain caused by illnesses such as arthritis urinary tract infections which cause constant pressure to urinate "restless legs" twitching or […]