Recently the scientific community has taken a closer look at the use of artificial nutrition and hydration to see if there is good evidence that these treatments are useful. There have been some surprising findings! Myths that have been held about the usefulness of artificial nutrition and hydration are being challenged, particularly as they haveContinue reading “Artificial nutrition via feeding tubes myths and facts”
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Reducing Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study of Nursing Staff Perceptions
Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to use qualitative methods to explore nursing home staff perceptions of antipsychotic medication use and identify both benefits and barriers to reducing inappropriate use from their perspective. Research Design and Methods: Focus groups were conducted with a total of 29 staff in three community nursing homesContinue reading “Reducing Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study of Nursing Staff Perceptions”
Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke
Three telltale symptoms occur in 75% of all strokes, often in combination. Don’t ignore them — even if they’re short-lived. Published: June, 2017 Image: © American Heart/Thinkstock Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Also known as “brain attacks,” strokes result from an injury to a blood vessel that limits bloodContinue reading “Recognizing the most common warning signs of a stroke”
Personal or home care aide – caregiver responsibilities
In a bigger community – assisted living facility, a home care or personal aide shall perform the following duties. Provides direct and indirect client care elements to clients under the direction of a case manager. Uses appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene. Adheres to plan of care for home health aide or personal aide.Continue reading “Personal or home care aide – caregiver responsibilities”
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Gene-based diet weekly schedule
Gene-based heart healthy recipe A personalized recipe recommendations to meet your dietary needs and preferences. Notes for Sunday and Saturday prep tips: Seek farmer’s market produce, cut fruits/veggies in cubes and store in portion bag in freezer for Mon-Friday smoothie, soup, or steamed veggie recipe. If you cook a big batch of chicken or beefContinue reading “Gene-based diet weekly schedule”
For seniors and cancer patients with no appetite
Some seniors have no appetite. Here are some caregiving tips after bathing seniors in the morn: Brighten up your dining table, get seniors some fresh air and morning sunshine after their bath. Serve colorful food in small servings. After a small meal some caregivers give a nutritional drink such as Boost or Ensure. From: http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/herbs-for-health-an-appetite-for-herbs.aspx?PageId=3 TheContinue reading “For seniors and cancer patients with no appetite”
Diet for the elderly
A personalised nutrition approach Micronutrients such as zinc, copper and selenium play a pivotal role in a range of physiological functions and maintain immune and antioxidant systems (Eugenio Mocchegiani et al.). The complex interactions between micronutrients and genes could help in understanding how best to use nutrients as supplements in clinical practice. Further genetic andContinue reading “Diet for the elderly”
Steps in hiring a caregiver with Motherhealth
We help qualify your caregiver based on the health needs of your parents with Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s or other health issues that need 24/7 care or at least 4hr care each day. We help train and monitor your caregivers who needs to tag team with us to ensure that all the caregiving needs of yourContinue reading “Steps in hiring a caregiver with Motherhealth”
Caregivers at Motherhealth
Caregivers at Motherhealth They can choose to be W2 or 1099. And still get medical insurance. They earn more when clients give them a rating of 10 and a minimum pay when rating is lower than 5. They can work with other agencies we can partner with in the mobile application platform, coming soon. They areContinue reading “Caregivers at Motherhealth”
How to be an amazing caregiver for seniors in bay area
Patience and loving seniors as your family are important traits of a caregiver. A caregiver cares every moment she is with her client, a homebound senior. She monitors her client like a hawk watches her babies. She adds more greens in the soup to give her client more energy. She knows every elimination issues willContinue reading “How to be an amazing caregiver for seniors in bay area”
Digital Footprint and my domain names
I use godaddy.com to create new domain names to prepare a global site for senior care. Motherhealth.net and seniorconciergepro.com are now directed to http://www.clubalthea.com Seniorconciergepro.com and Motherhealth.net Seniorconciergepro.com shall match seniors and caregivers online and in mobile phones while motherhealth.net is an information hub for health resources for seniors and more. Creating a digital footprintContinue reading “Digital Footprint and my domain names”
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”
Visiting Nurses and Health pros reaching out to seniors
Visiting nurses help prevent emergencies. They provide one on one care at home and for others who live alone, they are part of the family and core support group providing care with love and compassion. Other health pros and allied health such as acupuncturists, naturopaths, massage therapists, physical therapists, caregivers, cooks, drivers, herbalists, home helpersContinue reading “Visiting Nurses and Health pros reaching out to seniors”