Checklist for Seniors After Falls Falls are a serious matter for older adults. Apart from injuries that it causes, it could also be an early sign of underlying health issues, leading to future fall and serious injury. To reduce risks of falls in...
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What is DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order)? A DNR, an acronym for Do Not Resuscitate, is a medical order signed by a doctor. In a paper form or a bracelet, DNR indicates that the person does not want to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in...
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How to manage arthritis – Understanding Arthritis Part 2 Arthritis is a condition that often worsens with age. Therefore, it is important for elderly with arthritis to learn how to manage their disease and its symptoms. But how can they do...
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Understanding Arthritis Part 1 – 2 Main Types and Risk Factors It has been found that about 50% of adults 65 years old or older have arthritis. There are 2 main types of arthritis – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These damage...
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How ED Triage Allocations Work When you enter the emergency department, you may be expecting urgent attention by the medical staff and their prompt care, thinking that you have faced a life-threatening crisis. However, in contrast to your...
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How to Perform First Aid for Choking In order to respond appropriately to choking, it is important to assess the severity of the airway obstruction first. This can be done by determining whether the cough is effective or ineffective. Effective...
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Common Signs of Choking Choking incidents are a serious concern to elders as it can quickly lead them to life-threatening situations. This is why it is important to know the signs of choking and ensure their safety. Below is the list of...
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Choking Hazards for Elders Choking is one of the most common causes of death for elders. A person’s body slows down as it ages, and so even trivial things such as swallowing food can potentially become a huge risk. Loss of muscle...
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Emergency Care Plan Do you have an emergency care plan? What is an emergency care plan? Ask your home care provider to develop one and share it with you. When you care for somebody who depends on you, putting your life on hold while you deal with...
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Falls Alarm Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older Australians, with around 30% of those aged over 65 years experiencing at least one fall each year. For the safety of loved ones, helpful devices can be used, one of which is...
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Stroke: Think F.A.S.T A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to lack of oxygen and limiting other nutrients being supplied to your body system. This can consequently bring damage or death of...
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