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Introduction
Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis (glans penis) in men, and causes redness, itching and rash as well as irritation and pain on or around the penis. According to one of the top urologist in Delhi, there might be an odorous discharge from the penis as well. ... Views: 1309
The decision between taking a loved one to a nursing home and using house care needs to be considered carefully. Each of the options has their advantages and disadvantages. The level of care required and cost implications are important deciding factors. While the costs for in-house care have ... Views: 1309
There’s a light dusting of snow on Taos Mountain and this very warm day has turned quite chilly as the sun begins to set. From my car window I see no-neck people with their collars turned up and shoulders slightly hunched against the wind. It’s sleeveless weather during the day but the ... Views: 1308
One of the key ingredients in improving the quality of life with someone who is aging or living with a disability to is to create an environment in their home that allows independent mobility. One freedom we take for granted is the ability to move freely about the home and be self-sufficient. ... Views: 1298
Parkinson’s Awareness Week, organised by UK charity Parkinson’s UK recently took place (11th – 17th April 2011). It is designed to raise awareness of the condition and reassure and support people living with the condition that there is help out there for those who need it.
Indeed, one person ... Views: 1297
Reduce Falls by Becoming Balanced
Keeping one’s balance is what keeps us sure of taking steps without having to look at the ground to check if our feet are going to make it!
Have you noticed? People who are unsure of their balance (their connection to the earth, the ground) always seem to ... Views: 1296
While some people could have Tooth issues from birth, a lot of the dental care deformities occur due to dental accidents, calcium deficiencies or dentistry decay. These days, a lot of techniques may be found in modern dental treatment to improve the way we smile. Teeth caps are employed to give ... Views: 1295
Nearly one-third of people over the age of 65 are hard-of-hearing while nearly 50% of people over the age of 85 suffer from some form of hearing loss. Because hearing loss is usually a gradual process that begins in one’s forties, it is commonly not recognized until it is significant. It is ... Views: 1294
Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes people to lose nerve cells in the brain, causing the symptoms of the disease to appear.
As symptoms get worse, Parkinson's Disease can cause people to be robbed of control in their day-to-day lives. Some examples of ... Views: 1293
Seniors Feeling Snubbed from the Government’s Swine Flu Vaccination List
Some senior citizens are complaining that they were left off the vaccination list during last year’s Swine Flu outbreak. Many who are opponents of Obama’s healthcare reform bill say that this is a direct result of the ... Views: 1292
Here the inquiry stirs whether this gadget is serving the clients a total fulfillment or not? The appropriate response is most likely negative. We as a whole know each substance has its disadvantages. In this world, nothing is free from blunders, and pasta machines are no exemptions. Thus, while ... Views: 1291
I met Angie in December 1993, on a cold, cloudy day, on the train destined for Beijing, after attending the funeral of my father in my hometown, the City of Lanzhou, some 1,200 miles west of the Chinese capital.
As the wind howled and darkness descended, the steam engine–powered train puffed ... Views: 1291
When you reach the age of retirement you start looking out for the place where you are going to spend your golden retirement years. Most of the individuals used to live with their children. And there are a few who went to stay in retirement homes where they basically rented a room and waited ... Views: 1290
Have you ever had that feeling where you really feel like you may be getting scammed since you do not know enough about auto repairs? Some auto repair shops might be especially tricky so you need to know some important information about how to handle certain businesses. In truth, you can save ... Views: 1288
The majority of us panic when we hear weird sounds in our cars. How terrible and frustrating this might be, it happens! Sadly, a lot of vehicle owners only seek an auto repair shop when they are in this sort of emergency. Hiring an auto repair service in the time your vehicle is being towed ... Views: 1285
Scenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make:
• Do you bring your parent ... Views: 1282
All too often people consider elderly care in response to an accident, illness or significant decline in health which can result in decisions having to be made under extreme pressure and at short notice. It is therefore encouraged that individuals and their families consider elderly care options ... Views: 1282
I always say, “You get old when you stop going for it no matter what your age.” I have sometimes seen 25 year olds have less energy and drive than some 80 year olds. In fact, just recently I saw a popular video of an 87 year old woman who did a mean SALSA. Don’t you want that kind of energy, ... Views: 1282
Have you always been a caregiver in your family? Many women live this role of caregiver from a very young age. That was certainly my story, and I have no blame or upset with my parents for how this played out in my life, however I am aware of the impact of my falling into this role since I was ... Views: 1281
Arthritis broadly refers to a form of inflammation of joints, and some of the most common symptoms of arthritis are aching, pain, stiffness and swelling in and around affected joints.
The two most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is ... Views: 1272
Recently, I led our monthly webinar for professionals working with family caregivers on Caregiving.com. In the webinar, I shared the ten life lessons I learned from working with family caregivers.
I thought you’d enjoy them, too. The life lessons I’ve learned from family caregivers ... Views: 1271
There seems to be a small community of senior massage providers, so it is great when one of us connects with another. She and I serve elders, but in different ways.
1. Background?
I majored in health sciences, worked as a childcare worker in a group home program providing emergency & long ... Views: 1270
Author of INTO THE MIST,WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, Frequent Radio Guest, e-zine expert ...
1) DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Every nursing home is inspected by a state agency. The inspection is very intense and comprehensive. Everything from the dietary needs of the residence to the ... Views: 1270
A report has been released in the UK indicating that thousands of elderly people in England are struggling at home with little or no help with day-to-day living.
The Independent Age and Strategic Society Centre think tank report, ‘The Bigger Picture’, has found that there are over 2 million ... Views: 1270
For persons with dementia, receiving the initial diagnosis can be difficult. However, it is better to receive a diagnosis early on than to suffer with little understanding as to why one is experiencing such strange changes in thinking and behavior. Likewise, the sooner a diagnosis is made, the ... Views: 1268
In life, we all have risks, which we can take measures to reduce a vast majority of those risks. Alzheimer’s disease is claiming the minds of more than 4 million US citizens without mentioning those in the foreign lands. The disease is actually claiming more than 8 million minds combined. ... Views: 1265
In my experience as a long term care professional, Long Term care (LTC) is one of those topics, outside of politics and religion that sometimes bring out strong, diverse feelings and emotions from people. It is very possible that thinking about our old age, and not knowing what is going to ... Views: 1263
At an old age, taking care of yourself or having a loved one take care of you can be tiring and make you feel weak. However, a home care aid can actually be a very helpful way of getting yourself to your best state by being relaxed and comfortable. Are you questioning if you need or know one who ... Views: 1261
There is an on-going project called the “Vial of Life.” It does not include an actual vial as it is more a metaphor, but the project does aim to preserve life, specifically that of of seniors or anyone with a chronic medical condition and who may need emergency medical assistance anytime soon. ... Views: 1254
Recently we have had a few questions about meal times and the 14 hour rule from CMS for nursing facilities. The concerns are related primarily to the requirements for spacing of the evening meal and the next day's breakfast especially in the context of person centered dining. Facilities are ... Views: 1252
Diabetes is a disease in which the blood glucose or sugar levels in our system are too high. The principal source of glucose is in the foods we eat: starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes or from sugar and sweet foods. Our blood carries the glucose to all of the cells in the body ... Views: 1252
Before starting Gilbert Guide, I was unaware of the issues that come with finding an in-home caregiver. As it turns out, I wasn't alone. A lot of people think that you just open the phonebook, pick up the phone, say what you want, and the senior homecare provider just shows up. If you're ... Views: 1248
Asbestos was once heralded as the premier material for insulation, fire resistance, and soundproofing. It was used extensively in shipbuilding, power stations, factories, and construction. Although concerns were raised about its safety in the early 20th century, it was not until the 1970s that ... Views: 1248
One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those living with the condition, their families and their home care companies is the absence of a definitive cure.
However, scientists across the world are researching potential cures and knowledge about the condition is ... Views: 1247
Prescribed only by a physician, home health care is skilled nursing care that aids in the recovery from illness, injury, or surgery in the patient's home. And fortunately for many seniors who are now opting for care at home, Medicare insurance covers most costs related to home health care. ... Views: 1245
Free vehicle sponsorships are provided by car businesses, suppliers and other firms that are prepared to provide you their merchandise without cost as a method to promote their business or their merchandise. Specifically if you will be a automobile enthusiast or just a person who adores to ... Views: 1243
With every passing day, the role of the family caregiver increases in importance. Why? Because, as our elder loved ones reach the point they are no longer able to live safely, prepare nutritional meals, maintain the household and themselves, adult children gradually begin to assume more and more ... Views: 1243
Did you know that your diet could have a great deal of influence on bone and joint pain and consuming the right kinds of foods simply brings about a difference! Just as an instance, ginger, turmeric and garlic are known for their anti inflammatory properties and can help fight pain.
But in ... Views: 1242
Parents of Baby Boomers look toward their sixties, seventies and eighties as golden years, with the chance to enjoy the fruits of their labors. But what happens when those days become tarnished gold? What if nothing you or your parents do can restore the shine you all were expecting? This is ... Views: 1241
One in five elderly people living in the community is living with depression. Although there has been some stigma attached to depression in the past, awareness and understanding of the condition has improved over recent years.
Indeed, Depression Awareness Week and Mental Health Action Week ... Views: 1239
Finding the right home care provider for aging parents can be a hard task for both the patient and their family members. Stress can be multiplied when the patient is suffering from immobility, dementia, and chronic illness. According to current research, patients allowed to recover at home ... Views: 1235
You’ve probably heard the saying that says you can’t take care of someone else if you aren’t taken care of first. When you go through the safety check on an airplane, the flight attendant will encourage you to give yourself oxygen before helping anyone else in the case of an emergency. This is ... Views: 1232
In the past, the LASIK procedure involved reshaping your cornea based on your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Now, however, we are pleased to offer an alternative that will significantly increase your chances of achieving the refractive surgery results you desire.
At the Eye ... Views: 1232
Couples who reach an elderly age together are in a fortunate position and one where the expectation is to be able to enjoy their senior years together, relaxing, enjoying each other’s company and taking pleasure in the pastimes they have always wanted to enjoy.
However, this is not always ... Views: 1227
Critical illness or chronic conditions like trauma, injury, burns, wounds, pressure ulcers, major surgery, or sepsis cause a stress response that can result in hypermetabolism, increased catabolism, and loss of lean body mass (LBM). As a result, patients under stress may experience unintended ... Views: 1227
Remember that caring for your aging parents always includes planning. A little advance planning does away with the panic that arises during most medical emergencies. A little planning ensures that your elder care solution is always hitch-free.
Are you caring for your aging parents? If so, as ... Views: 1226
After decades of being together couples come to complement and care for each other in many different ways. It is therefore no surprise that for many elderly couples the thought of being apart for even a few days is a traumatic one. The support of a professionally trained home carer is a cost ... Views: 1224
Everybody knows that an all-natural diet is a healthy diet. It's no coincidence that what's good for you is also good for your dog and cat. It's also no secret that – aside from the buzzwords – most people don't know enough about what “all-natural” means.
We are surrounded by eco-friendly, ... Views: 1222
As our parents and relatives age, their bodies and minds begin to deteriorate and don’t work as well as they used to. It is at this time that adequate care is needed in order to ensure that the elderly person remains safe and protected for the remainder of their lives. Providing care, however, ... Views: 1221
Often caregivers need a little extra support when taking care of loved ones, and just having a bit of time off during the week can make all the difference. One of the best choices for temporary care is to use an adult day care facility, which caters for seniors and adults with disabilities or ... Views: 1218