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  KEEPINGS SENIORS SAFE IN SUMMERS Summers can be an enjoyable weather for seniors where they can let their guards down and indulge in outdoor activities that can be relaxing for them. It is the best weather to enjoy a day at the beach or a picnic at the park with friends. While getting some essential vitamin D from the sun is important, with seniors there are always some risks involved. Keeping in mind their independence and their safety, here are some tips to keep in check before they leave home! Skin Care – Sun is without doubt the best natural source of vitamin D, but exposure to sun can take a toll on their skin. With age, their skin has become thin and delicate and sunburn is a cause of concern. When going outdoors, they should always use a sunscreen having at least 30 SPF or higher to prevent sunburns and heat marks. Comfortable Clothing – Summers mean wearing as less clothes as possible and yet keeping safe from suntans and sunburns, but feeling at ease and comfortable. ...

Nursing care for elders - Curodoc Healthcare

 Have an elder person at home? You should have a home nurse.

Having a 60+ senior at home brings in a lot of responsibilities, care, and a lot of looking after to do. A home nurse can provide a lot of help and support to the family members in care of the elderly at the same time, getting a nurse from a home healthcare caregiver provider can cater to the following services:

  • Individually tailored packages. To suit the client's healthcare needs and finances.
  • One-on-one care. Patients who need home health nursing may be elderly, disabled, or terminally ill, but they may also be recovering from an injury or accident or living with a chronic disease. Some home health nurses also work with pregnant women and new mothers to provide ongoing care, education, and support.
  • Specialized Services. Home healthcare may involve assisting patients with wound care, medication management, injections, IV therapy etc.
  • Document and monitor. Continuously checking vital signs and monitoring patient symptoms and behavior for any discrepancy which might require immediate medical care.
  • Updates. Update the family and doctor as and when required regarding the patient’s condition.
  • Support. Provide encouragement and support to the patient and family.

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Good nurses must be always organized, detail-oriented, and possess communication and problem-solving skills because the home environment is often unpredictable, and a sense of humor and positive attitude can come in handy.

  • Most patients are being discharged from the hospitals sooner, when they still need care, due to the expenses incurred by staying in the hospital.
  • An increasing number of older people want care at home that allows them to maintain their independence.
  • There is greater patient satisfaction and this encourages people to comply more readily with treatments, helping to improve overall health outcomes.
This helps in keeping the seniors safe and feeling needed.

Home healthcare services and home nursing is growing leaps and bounds everyday with financial pressures playing a major role.

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