Many decisions must be made when it is time for your loved one to be discharged from the hospital. This part of the healing process is as essential as in-hospital treatment, but it is prone to several problems owing to a lack of monitoring. What Exactly Is Discharge Planning? Discharge planning is a set of […]
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Nothing can be more detrimental to your day than an unrelenting headache or migraine. While the two are different, the effects and inconveniences you suffer are mostly the same. It can be impossible to go about your day when you’re dealing with either. Now just imagine being a senior and having to deal with it. […]
Living with a neuromuscular disorder is never easy. You’ll have to adapt to significant changes in your balance, movements, and even the way you talk. Moreover, there’s also the pain, weakened muscles, and impaired breathing to deal with. These conditions can have significant impacts on your daily life and relationships. Neuromuscular rehabilitation therapy is one […]
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a progressive disease that affects the brain, nerves, and the nervous system in general. At the time of this writing, there is no available cure for MS, and people who have it will need to deal with their symptoms as they come. One aspect of the common disease for people […]
Suppose your loved one recently suffered from a stroke, fracture, or other prolonged injuries and diseases. Their doctor might have encouraged you to try occupational therapy to improve their situation. If you feel you need to know more about this treatment, this article will give you a quick background about this form of therapy and […]
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neuromuscular and neurological disorder. According to Parkinson’s Foundation, it is so common that almost one million people in the US are living with this condition. If your loved one is one of them, you can show support by learning more about what physical changes they are going through and what […]
Hospice volunteers are essential to hospice care facilities. To put it simply, they are incredibly kind individuals who volunteer their time freely to patients nearing the end of their lives. Volunteers frequently interact with patients on a more emotional level than doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. If you’re thinking of volunteering for a local […]
Death is an inescapable truth everyone has to face someday. There’s no way around it—you and the people you love will eventually reach the end of your lives. However, although we have long been taught the mortality of man and the inevitability of death, the awareness of it doesn’t make things easier to accept once […]
Chronic kidney disease, also known as kidney failure, is a condition characterized by a loss of kidney function over five different stages. By stage 3, the estimated glomerular filtration rate falls between 30-59, which means there is mild to moderate kidney damage and a noticeable loss of kidney function. Although this damage is permanent, it’s […]
Although dementia is a condition that impairs someone’s ability to remember, think, or make decisions, it should not inhibit people who have it from traveling and enjoying life. Whether you’re traveling for leisure or to attend a family event, the condition should not inhibit your family member from attending. Traveling may be a great way […]