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Keeping Seniors Safe In Summers - Curodoc Healthcare

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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. ...

Caring for the Elderly – The Inevitable

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  Caring for the Elderly – The Inevitable At some point in time in your life, you will definitely find yourself having to take care of your aging parents or other elderly members in your family, just as they must have cared for you. You need to keep in mind that it is not easy for our elders, who were once independent, to become dependent on anyone for their basic care. But the fact is, you can never say what turn life can take. If a parent or elder has a sudden misendeavour or if they slip in the bathroom – would you really be able to handle such a situation, or would you scramble to get help or help them first. Even through all that chaos, will you be also able to handle your daily work, family, kids, or have our own personal time. Life can surely be tough at times, so you need to be geared up to face it – isn’t it? You can provide elderly care at home in more ways than one, especially with a caregiver . So your parents or elders are handled with care, love, affection, as they n...

Managing Pre-Existing Conditions in Seniors - Curodoc Healthcare

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Lifestyle Modifications: A senior’s lifestyle is limited physically and financially. Incorporating wellness and healthy habit-forming goals to ensure that they are capable of looking after themselves and improve their health like exercise, de- stressing activities , social time, ‘ME’ time, etc. Positivity: It is important to stay positive and have patience when helping seniors form and learn new habits. They are used to having a particular life and activity routine which will definitely take time to change and adapt to new habits. Habits: Creating a chain of tasks to do with correlation to their daily routine like walks, television time, phone calls, etc like regularly checking blood pressure and blood sugar before morning tea creates an association for them that they can remember and will become a habit. Most habits take a few weeks to months to become firmly implanted in their minds and routine and one after the other, new correlations can be added, making it easier for them. ...

Generalized Extremity Swelling Care At Home - Curodoc Healthcare

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  GENERALIZED EXTREMITY SWELLING CARE AT HOME Edema or more commonly swelling is due to storage and buildup of excess fluid in your tissues. It can accumulate anywhere in the body, although it is more common in the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs. It can be caused by a lot of things but most commonly heat, exercise, or medical conditions. Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. Or it may involve a more serious underlying disease. Peripheral edema is common in older adults and pregnant women, but it can occur at any age. It may affect one or both legs. If its onset is sudden and painful, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Idiopathic edema means swelling for which the cause is not known. It is most common in young women in their 20s and 30s and can involve weight gain and swelling of the face, trunk, and limbs. It’s also associated with diabetes, obesity, and e...

Stress During COVID-19 - Curodoc Healthcare

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  STRESS DURING COVID Stress is one of the main factors that can be seen rising since the onset of COVID 19 pandemic . It has been two years, and yet still the simple mention of Coronavirus causes panic and upheaval in the people. Effects of stress on a person: Changes in appetite and energy Difficulty in concentrating Difficulty sleeping Feelings of fear, sadness, frustration, anger, worry, or numbness Worsening of pre-existing mental health conditions Increase in the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances Ways to cope with stress: Limit your exposure to news and updates about the virus. Staying informed is good, but constantly hearing about it can be upsetting. Take deep breaths, medicate, and stretch Sleep well Avoid overdoing alcohol or tobacco use Eat healthy and well-balanced meals Exercise regularly Indulge in fun activities that you enjoy Taking care of yourself and managing your stress can equip you to take care of others. During times of social distancing, it is im...

Nursing Care Services in Delhi/NCR - Curodoc Healthcare

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 Nursing Care Services In Delhi We all know that nursing care   are an integral part of healthcare, be it at the hospital or at home. They are the biggest sources of next-best medical support of the patient and their families.   The duties done by a nurse are important for the patient as they cater to the medical needs like injections, suction, wound dressing, medical monitoring, etc. Unlike attendants , who only cater to the physical and personal requirements of the patient, a nurse looks after their medical needs under the guidance of the treating physician. Being medically trained, nurses are adept in assisting with medication management by reminding and assisting the patient in taking medications, keeping a check if the medicine needs to be refilled and informing the family about it, and even refilling the pill box as required. As the nurses are trained in medical management of a patient, they also Monitor and record blood sugar and blood pressure on 6 hourly basis ...

Medical Equipment Rentals - Curodoc Healthcare

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  MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS Medical equipments are life-saving and life-sustaining instruments which are extremely necessary in hospital when combating an illness. Hospitals use a plethora of devices which cost a lot of money and are bulky and need to be operated by well trained people. There are medical circumstances which might make it necessary for a person to arrange for equipments for their loved ones. When you need trusted medical equipment for your loved ones, you can contact Curodoc . We provide a variety of equipment on rental basis in the convenience of your home without you having to move even an inch. You just need to place a call and the necessary support will be given to you.   Pulse Oximeters, Oxygen Cylinders, Oxygen Concentrators, Vital Monitoring Systems, Ventilators, Hospital Beds, Wheelchair, Air Mattresses, Infusion Pump, Suction Machine, and much more. For Rent or Buy Medical Equipment Visit Us:  https://curodoc.com/equipments

Home Care for the Family - Curodoc Healthcare

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  Home Care for the Family We at Curodoc provide a one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs at home. Being an integrated service provider, we are able to cover all the varied medical requirements that might arise in a household which has seniors, middle aged, youth, and infants. We have a dedicated team of medical and non-medical caregivers who work round-the-clock to provide healthcare services. Their services are listed below: Elder Care – Elders require assistance and at the same time need to feel independent. We have trained attendants who are specialized in looking after our seniors. They assist them in activities of daily living, look after their nutrition requirement, and keep them occupied in conversations and activities. Nursing Care – Nursing care is a super specialized care for those in need of medical assistance like administration of medications through intracath, IV/IM injections, Ryle’s tube feeding and maintenance, catheter insertion and maintenance, wound...

Nursing care for elders - Curodoc Healthcare

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  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 ...

COVID-19 Prevention Tips - Curodoc Healthcare

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  COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS Our own safety and that of our loved ones is in our own hands and like the previous two outbreaks, we need to take precautions and stay healthy to fight the virus. Get Vaccinated -  It is imperative that we all get vaccinated. It helps decrease the chances of having the infection and also is effective in warding off the severe debilitating symptoms of the virus. Face mask -  A mask can help protect you and those around you from chances of infection. Wear a mask when outdoors or in public places. Wash hands regularly -  Like we said, your safety is in your own hands and it is necessary to keep your hands and face clean so as to keeping safe from spreading germs. Wash your hands and face with soap and water regularly. Sanitize -  Sensitization  is a way of preventing any sidelined germs trying to sneak into your home from outside. So, it is advisable to sanitize yourself and your hands regularly to prevent any infection as well as ...

Nursing service in delhi - Curodoc Healthcare

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  Home Nursing Services In Delhi Home nursing is for all people who require medical care for a chronic/acute conditions or disability. Professionals who provide home-based nursing care are either Nurses or Attendants.   Home healthcare   aims at making it possible for people to remain at home and recovery rather  than use hospital-based nursing care. Home care providers render services in the comfort of the patients' home. These services include a combination of Professional Healthcare Services and Life Assistance Services. Professional Healthcare Services are catered to by trained and qualified nurses who can provide medical assistance to the patient in the home setting like catheterization, inject-able medications/injections, wound care, Ryle’s tube change, etc.   Life Assistance Services are provided by trained attendants who do patient care duties like looking after patient hygiene (bathing and toileting), patient feeding, patient turning, medication r...

Home Nursing Care in Delhi

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  Home Nursing Care Home nursing care is for all people who require home medical care for a chronic/acute condition or disability. Professionals who provide home-based nursing care in Delhi are either Nurses or Attendants.   Home healthcare  aims at making it possible for people to remain at home and recover rather  than use a hospital-based care system. Home care providers render services in the comfort of the patients' home. These services include a combination of Professional Healthcare Services and Life Assistance Services.   Professional Healthcare Services are catered to by trained and qualified nurses who can provide medical assistance to the patient in the home setting like catheterization, inject-able medications/injections, wound care, Ryle’s tube change, etc.   Life Assistance Services are provided by trained attendants who do patient care duties like looking after patient hygiene (bathing and toileting), patient feeding, patient turnin...

Why Choose Home Healthcare Service

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  Why Choose Home Healthcare Service Home care service allows people to receive the help they require at the same time preserving their integrity and dignity and helping them maintain a good quality of life. Our nursingcare services have trained professionals who can be there when you cannot.   If you are staying just at a short distance or across the world, our home healthcareproviders can give you a peace of mind in looking after your loved ones. Assistance with activities of daily living. Can include bathing, grooming, and medication reminders. Skilled medical care . Care at home by dedicated nurses who are certified, licensed, and knowledgeable about medical management and medical equipment . They can ensure that all complex medical needs are met. Assistance in diet and nutrition . People recovering from any chronic or acute medical conditions, elderly people , or those who have recently been discharged from a hospital are likely to be nutritionally at-risk. Factors l...