We’ve all been there – wearying ourselves to the bone, up late hours at night, burnt out . . . You name it – typically if you’re on this site, you are a person concerned about the one for whom you care. You want the best for them, and . . . You will overdoContinue reading “Caring for the Caregiver”
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Cleaning Helps: Affordable Gloves
The following are the gloves I use in my work, as well as at home (dishes, scrubbing fixtures, painting, etc.). They are sturdy, comfortable, and affordable. I usually get them for about 3 cents a glove (or $3 something per box of 100). (I purchase them by the thousand count and use the subscribe andContinue reading “Cleaning Helps: Affordable Gloves”
Online Sources for Medical Information
If you are like me, you research blood test results as well as medical diagnoses. Here are several sites that I have found to be top-of-the-line in researching medical issues: Online Resources for Researching Medical Issues: Mayo Clinic Merck Manuals University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia Harvard Health Publishing (frequently requires login to enableContinue reading “Online Sources for Medical Information”
Some of the First Symptoms of UTI in Seniors
UTIs are serious . . . especially for seniors. However, you may not be aware of the normal symptoms of UTI in those more advanced in age. Did you know one of the first symptoms of UTI may be “dementia”/confusion? (a change in mental status) This is often a key giveaway of an UTI –Continue reading “Some of the First Symptoms of UTI in Seniors”