Caring for the Caregiver – Where a Private Nurse Can Help!
Are you caring for a loved one and experiencing stress, fatigue, or maybe even mental and emotional exhaustion? Have you felt that you do not have time to focus on your own needs, because you are too busy focusing on the needs of those around you? You may be suffering from something called caregiver fatigue. […]
Tips for Recovering After Plastic Surgery
Recovering after plastic surgery is as important as the surgeon you pick to do your surgery. There are many different plastic surgeries to choose from. You may be looking at a procedure to improve your overall appearance or maybe you need to restore your appearance after a life altering event, like a severe hand or […]
Receiving Care After A Stroke
Being Informed on care after a stroke is the best strategy for prevention. After your first stroke you’ll want to do all you can to prevent another. Developing healthy habits will give you the best chance to do so. The CDC has several tips on healthy living that can help you. Among these are having […]
Reduce Stress with Self-Care
What Stress Does to Our Bodies Stress occurs in our lives daily. Left unchecked, stress can build up to a level that affects our physical and mental health. For instance, our shoulder and neck muscles tense up when we are stressed which leads to backaches, tight neck muscles, and headaches. Both tension and migraine headaches […]
5 Important Insights To Understand Tube Feeding
Enteral nutrition, also known as “tube feeding”, is a method of providing nutrition and hydration to individuals who are unable to consume adequate food orally or have limited gastrointestinal function. People with certain diagnoses including head and neck cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer are at the greatest risk for malnutrition […]
It’s Okay to Ask for Help with Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition)
If you are struggling with tube feeding for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. Caregivers often report feeling exhausted, suffer from sleep disturbances, and experience significant changes to their quality of life when tasked with administering enteral nutrition (Penner et al., 2012). Nurses can help as they can play a crucial role […]
Going Home From the Hospital With IV Antibiotics
Going home with home health and IV antibiotics offers people the opportunity to receive their necessary treatment in the comfort of their own homes while still receiving professional medical support. Receiving IV antibiotics at home can offer several advantages, including the comfort of familiar surroundings, increased independence, and the ability to avoid hospital stays. Here […]
What’s The Difference Between a Registered Nurse and Caregiver?
A registered nurse and a caregiver both play important roles in providing healthcare and assistance to individuals. The decision to have a registered nurse or a caregiver depends on the specific needs and circumstances of the person receiving care. If needs are complex, you may benefit from both nurse and caregiving support. Registered nurses are […]
3 Signs It May Be Time for Hospice Care
When it comes to ensuring the comfort and well-being of a family member, transitioning into end-of-life care can be a challenging decision. However, local hospice care provides a dignified and supportive environment for your loved ones with incurable or terminal illnesses. Hospice is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing comprehensive care, support, […]
Understanding Your Choices – Alternatives for Pain Relief
Pain, it is something we will all experienced at one point in our lives because of illness, injury, normal aging, or even surgery. Funny thing is, we all feel pain differently which is why understanding your choices for pain relief is important. Pain that has a stabbing sensation to one person may be a dull […]
