Vital Signs
What Are Vital Signs? Vital signs are the measurements of the human body’s most basic functions. There are four main vital signs, though one of them is less a vital sign and more something that is commonly checked along with vital signs. Measuring vital signs is important because your vital signs are often some of […]
Diapering an Adult
What will you need to change an adult diaper? Disposable Gloves In general, disposable gloves can be made out of latex, nitrile, or vinyl material. You want to choose diaper-changing gloves that suit your budget and the patient’s preferences. In short, here are the main differences between the glove materials: Clean Adult Diaper Adult diapers […]
Treating Kidney Stones In the Elderly
What Are Kidney Stones? A kidney stone – sometimes called nephrolithiasis, renal calculi, or urolithiasis – is a deposit that is made up of minerals and salts. As its name suggests, this hard deposit forms inside your kidneys, but they can travel down your urinary system as well. Often, kidney stones start off small, but […]
Everything CDPAP Caregivers Need to Know About Heart Attack Prevention
What Is a Heart Attack? You might also hear your doctor refer to a heart attack as a myocardial infarction. This happens when part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart. The main causes of a heart attack include […]
A CDPAP’s guide to Asthma in the Elderly
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a medical condition that causes the airways in your body to narrow and start to swell. In some cases, the airways might also begin to produce extra mucus. When this occurs, it will make breathing more difficult. In many people, it can cause coughing and wheezing when trying to breathe. […]
A Guide to Diapering Adults
What will you need to change an adult diaper? In preparation for a successful diaper change, there are a few items a caregiver should gather. These materials will help the process run smoothly and keep both caregivers and patients sanitary. Before beginning the changing process, you will need to get: · Disposable […]
Caring For a Relative With Cancer
Preparing Yourself to Become a Caregiver Navigating the Medical System One of the most complicated parts of becoming someone’s caregiver is learning to navigate the medical system. There are key points to take into consideration when becoming someone’s caregiver. Before starting the journey of caregiving, make sure to be aware of: ● […]
Hypertension in the Elderly Guidelines
What Is Hypertension? Each time your heart beats and rests, it creates the force needed to move blood through your body. The blood travels through arteries, veins, and capillaries to deliver oxygenated blood to your organs and tissues. Blood pressure is the term used to describe the two types of pressure the heart creates. First, there’s […]
Osteoporosis in the Elderly Guidelines
Primary Osteoporosis vs Secondary Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a joint disease that leads to joint pain, bone weakness, pain and tenderness, and also general joint and bone tenderness. This is a common disease in the elderly as a result of age and other conditions. Degenerative joint disease is a different concern than osteoporosis. Both diseases are progressive, […]
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 […]