The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that falls among the elderly are common, with as many as 40% of people age 65 and older falling each year, often resulting in hip fractures or concussions. An estimated 25%-75% of those who are...
The World Health Organization has estimated that half of patients take their medications incorrectly, costing the U.S. healthcare system and consumers about $300 billion each year. This non-adherence includes hospitalizations, surgeries and...
Dementia patients can become agitated when being bathed; a stressful situation for the senior and the caregiver. The process involved in the act of bathing needs to be person centered.
Bathing is usually a relaxing activity for people, but...