Putting legs up and healthy foods good for blood cleansing such as ginger and turmeric and warm water or tea with half a tsp of apple cider vinegar. An apple in the morning and citrus fruits for this flue season. Blood coagulates when cold foods are eaten such as sugar and cheese. Why pineapple andContinue reading “Caregivers can prevent circulatory issues at home”
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Holistic care for a 96 male with Dementia and Diabetes
Dementia is considered Type 2 Diabetes. He is 96 yr old and still ambulatory, walking back in forth to the living room and his bedroom toilet. He loves to eat every 2 hours and goes to the toilet after drinking more than a glass of liquid. I suggested the following care to his caregivers asContinue reading “Holistic care for a 96 male with Dementia and Diabetes”
What is the real cost of in home caregivers
Depending on level of care and if there is lifting and tube feeding, 24-hour care can start at $450. If it is just like a companion, light housekeeping, cooking ,shopping and other assistance in daily living for an ambulatory client, who uses a walker, it can be $25 per hour for a 4 hour period.Continue reading “What is the real cost of in home caregivers”
Caregiving notes for 93 yr old on oxygen, ambulatory and had heart surgeries
This season, with less sunshine and less exercise , most seniors suffer from falls, aches and pains. With a caregiver beside her on 24/7 basis many emergencies can be avoided.
Below is my caregiving tips to one of the caregiver caring for our client who is ambulatory , had many heart surgeries, eats well and on oxygen 24/7.
Helping seniors with care , constipation and other health issues at home
During the last week, I and other caregivers have been helping clients who are alone at home and need care with bowel movement, grooming, massage, leg exercises and food. One senior had only 20% of his kidneys working and I did the following to ensure good bowel movement: Mix warm drink of prune juice, aloeContinue reading “Helping seniors with care , constipation and other health issues at home”
When a cancer patient decided for home care and not hospice or hospital care
A 76 yrs old cancer patient wanted to spend his remaining life at home and not in the care of hospital or hospice. He wants to prolong his life and not bother with end of life solution from hospice, a sub lingual morphine that expires the body in less than a week. And he doesContinue reading “When a cancer patient decided for home care and not hospice or hospital care”
Health care gaps
In preparing the investor desk for Motherhealth Health Mobile Outpatient application, I noted health care gaps that can be solved by the application. Many of our veterans, elderly, mentally challenged and stressed consumers need on-going support system in addressing their health care needs. Many of the new health care applications do not integrate to eachContinue reading “Health care gaps”
Barriers in telemedicine use by doctors
We live in a highly connected society, and the notion that a medical visit needs to occur within the traditional four walls of a clinic or hospital is already becoming obsolete. As the technology-enabled health care is proven to be as good as, or in some cases better than in-person care, state medical boards andContinue reading “Barriers in telemedicine use by doctors”
In home care for seniors, deciding to stay at home
Deciding whether to stay at home Your home situation is unique, and several factors will weigh in on the best choice for you. Here are some of the issues in evaluating your options: Location and accessibility Where is your home located? Are you in a rural or suburban area that requires a lot of driving?Continue reading “In home care for seniors, deciding to stay at home”
Coconut oil, ground ginger, ground cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, grapeseed oil as anti-arthritis balm for pain relief
Pain relief in a cream I was searching for an anti-arthritis pain relief in a cream, balm or oil at a drugstore last night and I could not find one with ginger. My mom loves the effect of ginger balm when she massage her aching body at age 78. DIY anti-arthritis balm So, here isContinue reading “Coconut oil, ground ginger, ground cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, grapeseed oil as anti-arthritis balm for pain relief”