There are few figures as iconic in our culture as the image of a nurse in uniform. It ranks alongside policemen and fire fighters in terms of recognition. Though most people are familiar with what nursing uniforms look like, not everyone knows exactly what components make up these uniforms. Different hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices may have different requirements in regards to how their nurses dress, but most nursing uniforms have the...more
Millions of low-income seniors struggle financially on a daily basis, trying to make ends meet. Coupled with the exorbitant cost of prescriptions, many other necessities, like nourishing food and medical supplies, fall to the wayside. Fortunately, low-income seniors reliant on their medications have recourse - the majority of pharmaceutical companies offer 'discount medication' programs and/or prescription assistance services, provided, of...more
Reaching the senior years is a blessing - a longer life is a God-given gift. But the old age of parents sometimes poses a problem for the children. This happens when the parent has to be taken care of. The children are facing the dilemma of the possibility of sending the elderly parent to a nursing home.The children all have their respective jobs and the grandchildren are in school. So, who would look after grandma or grandpa? The nursing home is a big NO because the children believe that bringing the parent away from home will only shorten the already limited life of the senior.The existence of home health care service is a great solution which provides a big respite to the problematic children. Aged parents can stay at home and caring for them can be secured from the caregiving agencies. As they are under the hands of the caregiving staff, children are assured of their protection and safety. Any staff provided by the home health care service is experienced, trained and trustworthy. Services are usually tailor-made wherein every package is based on the need of the aged person. The most sensitive cases may be for those seniors who are already ill or...more
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating disease - it impairs your ability to reason and judge, remember and record, and carry out even the most routine of daily activities. If you begin to notice symptoms in yourself or a loved one, you may need constant care from a senior care service. Senior care placement can help a lot, but if you are still young,...more
Anyone with parents might want some tips on moving the elderly. Senior citizens are some of the most loved and respected people in our lives. If the day arrives when it is necessary to move them to a nursing home, retirement home, assisted living facility, or even to your own home, it can take a lot of planning and loving care.The emotion of...more
Nursing assistants and nurses form the largest professional group in the health care sector. Also, the job of healthcare professionals and nurses is challenging and exciting as well. There are numerous responsibilities on nurses; they have to perform their duties well because they are responsible for taking care of the patients during their treatment period. Nurses are those professionals who just dont take care of the ill but at the same time educate those who are healthy. One most significant and basic requirement for becoming a nurse is having the spirit of service because without this, the professionalism from within cannot happen. One should be gentle, dedicated, loving and have patience to handle patients effectively to be a nurse. Taking care of the weak, old patients, recuperating mothers, mentally challenge patients, infants and injured is not an easy task which anyone can manage to do. Besides having patience and the necessary skills, a nurse must be both physically and mentally fit to perform this challenging job. Students who wish to opt for this career must undergo specialized training for leaning skills and have ample knowledge to work properly as professionals. After...more
Dubai, one from the seven emirates and capital of UAE, has the largest population. Next to Abu Dhabi, Dubai may be the largest emirate by area and is located on south with the Persian Gulf. For folks in search of jobs in Gulf, It can be one with the...more
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating disease - it impairs your ability to reason and judge, remember and record, and carry out even the most routine of daily activities. If you begin to...more
It could be "Five Tips for Weight Loss" where if we read the tips and agree (I didn't say do them only agree) then tomorrow the scale will show that our weight is headed down. I like...more
The new year promises new health care industry jobs around the country, but in some places, such as Indiana, a shortage of nursing instructors could lead to fewer trained nurses to fill...more
Don't make these mistakes on your next doctor's visit, especially when you want to talk about sex. Not only will they just waste your time, but you won't get your questions answered and your needs met. Yet, most people make these mistakes with every...more
Author: saichon sannokThe Health Care Nursing Education Program is one of the new education programs that have won the great recognition in recent years. It is the program for health care and nursing professionals who are highly rated for the career...more