Have you ever wondered what else is out there for caring for the elderly? I have worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for the past 14 years. I have experienced all five of these types of care that I am about to inform you on. I will give you the pros and cons on each ...
At our state fair this summer, I was introduced to a great product for my skin, Infinite Aloe! I had never seen this before, and was enthused to give it a try. What sold me the most about this cream was the ingredients. No petro chemicals, no parabens, no propyls. And the FIRST ingredient is ...
Are you a Senior Citizen who has trouble moving around? If you are not a Senor Citizen, are you in a wheel chair? Either way, you still need to exercise! Why Is Exercise Important? Not only will you increase flexibility in your joints and muscles, but you will contribute to your longevity. There is scientific ...
This article focuses on how to change diapers on a bed ridden person. I am a paid caregiver and was terrified of my first experience of changing an adult diaper that contained a bowel movement. There are many people who do not complete the task correctly, thus causing bed sores, rashes and pain to the ...
Are you considering a change to your lifestyle? A lifestyle change that involves moving an aging parent into your home? If so, there are a few issues and concerns that every adult child should be familiar with before moving a parent into your home. With varying dependence and activity levels, caring for an aging parent ...
I worked for twenty years as a nurse, and for the last 10 years I specialized in elder care in a nursing home facility. The most common threat to the elder patient was the development of decubitus ulcers. A decubitus ulcer is a bedsore, also called a pressure sore. Bedsores are caused by continuous pressure ...
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