Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Hygiene Tips for Catheter Care
A catheter or a urinary catheter is a thin, flexible tube placed in your bladder connected to a bag to help drain your urine. If your loved one has a catheter attached to them, there are some extra measures that you need to do to avoid urinary
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Wound Care at Home
There are a lot of ways to do wound care at home. Although there are several wound care techniques, it still doesn’t assure us that some of these are effective to us or to others. To avoid infection or other complications, here are some do’s
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The Advantages You Can Get from IV Infusion Therapy
IV Therapy, also known as intravenous therapy, is the administration of delivering nutrients and hydration directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and use by the body (www.ivboost.uk). In other words, IV therapy is the most
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Senior Care: The Return of the Flu Season
We think of the flu as simply one of those infections we normally get every year. But that’s not the case for the senior population. Older individuals have a higher risk of suffering from the more severe symptoms of the flu. This is why the
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Common Skin Problems In Seniors: Bed Sores
Bedsores are ulcers that appear on areas of the skin that is constantly experiencing pressure. These are quite common among bed-ridden or physically challenged individuals. Bedsores are also known as pressure injuries or decubitus
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The Perks of Having a Caregiver
Are you responsible for caring for an elderly loved one? Taking care of another person isn’t always easy. It can be stressful and overwhelming at times, especially if you have your own responsibilities like work, bills, and kids to worry
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