Taking Care of Elderly Patients with Muscle Weakness
What Is Sarcopenia? As you age, your body’s composition changes. That includes significant muscle loss that starts after the age of 30. At that point, you can expect to lose 3-5 percent of your muscle mass every 10 years. That adds up, with muscle mass decreasing by around 30 percent for most men over their lifetimes. Sarcopenia […]
Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Physical Changes for Someone with Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a bump, a blow, or a jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Any brain injury, whether mild or severe, can cause a range of physical changes. Weakness Weakness and fatigue are common consequences of traumatic […]
How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With a Brain Injury
Learning About the Kind of Brain Injury There are many different ways a brain injury can affect someone. In some cases, there will be no symptoms. In other cases, there may be physical or cognitive effects, or both. Some of the most common ways people get brain injuries are from falling and motor vehicle crashes. Physical Changes […]
How A PCS Aide Can Help With A Depression Care Plan
Signs and Symptoms of Depression Recent global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and climate-related disasters have caused depression rates to spike to an all-time high. Many people afflicted with depression may be unaware of it; if they have not received a clinical diagnosis, they may not recognize their symptoms as stemming from depression. While the […]
Depression Care Plan
Signs And Symptoms of Depression Despite being a widely known illness, many people don’t know all of the signs and symptoms of depression. Not knowing the signs and symptoms of the illness can make it harder for you to identify if you or a loved one might be dealing with depression. It’s also important for CDS […]
Brain Injury Caregiver
Physical changes for someone with brain injury The brain is a complex organ, one that is unpredictable if damaged. When someone suffers from a brain injury, they can display a number of symptoms, some of which we’ve listed below. Weakness Weakness usually only affects one side of the body. As a caregiver, you need to […]
Taking Care of Elderly with Diabetes
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar or glucose. Glucose is a type of sugar that can be found in carbohydrates. When you eat or drink, your body breaks down the carbohydrates and glucose is released into your bloodstream. As the blood sugar […]
Osteoporosis Care Plan
First, let’s look at primary and secondary osteoporosis. Primary Osteoporosis Vs. Secondary Osteoporosis Doctors diagnose patients with primary or secondary osteoporosis. The diagnosis is based on the cause of the osteoporosis and will help you decide how to treat the condition. Let’s begin by looking at primary osteoporosis. Primary Osteoporosis You can develop juvenile or […]
Adult Diapering Guide
What Will You Need to Change an Adult Diaper? You need a handful of supplies to change adult diapers. Let’s start with disposal gloves. Disposable Gloves First, you should wear disposable gloves every time you change an adult diaper. Gloves will prevent your hands from coming into contact with the bacteria in the stool. You […]
Guide to Hypertension for CDS Caregivers
What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition that is caused by the higher-than-normal force of the blood against artery walls. This increased pressure against the walls of your arteries can lead to heart disease as well as other health concerns that can limit a patient’s quality of life. […]