Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tackling a disability can be a daunting task, both physically and emotionally. People with special needs face numerous challenges to survive in a world that generally caters to people who have full abilities. There are mental challenges to overcome, and then there are some physical barriers that should cope with to ensure that people with
[ Read More ]Nursing homes don’t have the best reputation. It’s true that some facilities face some serious challenges. You definitely don’t want to leave your loved one in a facility that is known for nursing home abuse or frequent outbreaks of illnesses, like COVID-19. However, just because some nursing homes have problems doesn’t mean they are all
[ Read More ]Of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S, every year, six to eight are born with a birth injury – as reported by the National Healthcare Quality Report. The most common birth injuries include Erb’s Palsy, bone fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. Some of these conditions (including cerebral palsy and spinal injury) can
[ Read More ]One of the most devastating injuries resulting from a car accident is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Your spinal cord is a vital part of your body, responsible for transmitting instructions from your brain to the rest of your body. Due to the complexity of the spinal cord, any damage to it often has severe
[ Read More ]It is of utmost importance that moms-to-be get good care during their pregnancy, but before and after it as well. This is as important for the mother as it is for the baby since prenatal care is the best way to be sure both are healthy and happy. Regular check-ups will allow doctors to spot
[ Read More ]We’re living through pretty unprecedented times. The rapid spread of coronavirus and the consequent outbreak of Covid-19 on an international scale means that many of our lives are completely unrecognisable in comparison to how they were at the start of the year. Rather than getting on with our usual routines and looking forward to holidays,
[ Read More ]We believe the mass isolation of older adults during the Coronavirus lockdown, could result in the widespread use of new technologies that could help seniors age in place. This hypothesis comes from the observation of a rapid increase in demand for technologies like telemedicine, videoconferencing, medical alert systems and medication dispensers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
[ Read More ]Ideally, giving birth is an experience that is viewed as full of hope and promise. However, this life-changing event doesn’t always go as planned, particularly when the newborn baby experiences serious birth injuries caused by the negligence of attending healthcare professionals. In 2006 alone, at least 157,700 injuries to mothers and babies during childbirth were
[ Read More ]There is an ongoing demand for memory care facilities for dementia sufferers in recent times. It is not surprising considering that the number of individuals who develop dementia or any of its forms continues to increase per year. As per studies and research, this number will dramatically increase in the coming years since the baby
[ Read More ]Proper nutrition and medication management are essential for patients who have adapted to the private home care system. Home healthcare is necessary for people who cannot completely take care of themselves. Skilled and non-skilled professionals are necessary for a person’s health care, to provide support to family members who can act as secondary caregivers to
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