People are living longer. The average mortality rate has gone up by almost twenty years over the last century. Advancement in technology, medical procedures and treatment has made this possible. The need now is to make sure that the quality of life for the aged doesn’t degrade. That
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Nutrients older people need for health and wellness
As people get older their metabolism changes, there is a decrease in hormones produced in the body and they need a well balanced diet with enough supplements to stay healthy A healthy geriatric diet plan should include: A variety of fruits(for vitamins and fibre) A variety of vegetables(for
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Difficulty in breathing - What it could mean and emergency response
Breathing - The process When we take a breath, we take in oxygen through our nose, down the trachea, through the bronchi and into our lungs. It helps our body take in oxygen and other gases and disperses it into the bloodstream and it absorbs and expels carbon
Sunday, 12 March 2017
Fire Accident - Emergency Procedures
Types of fire accidents Kitchen accidents like burns from hot liquids, steam, hot oil, gas explosions Fire due to faulty appliances from heaters, irons, faulty wiring etc. Smoking – related fires Burns due to chemicals, radiation and electric current Categories of burns The category of a burn depends
Friday, 10 March 2017
Geriatric Health Care
Thanks to advances in medicine and health care, people today are living longer than ever before and their senior years can be active and fulfilling. However, that does not mean that your body is the same now as it was when you were 20. Your body has changed
Sunday, 5 March 2017
Food Poisoning - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
How does food get contaminated? Food can get contaminated at any time from harvesting, processing, shipping or even when it is being prepared. Cross contamination which is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one surface to the other is quite often the cause. The popular belief that food
Thursday, 2 March 2017
Benefits of Joint replacement
When to consider joint replacement? You should consider joint replacement When stiff joints restrict movement If there is considerable pain in the joints If normal day to day activities are restricted If you have to depend on others for routine tasks If pain medication and physiotherapy doesn’t help
Wednesday, 1 March 2017
Advantages of choosing a hospital with an ICU
What is an ICU? The acronym ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit. These are special hospital areas to look after people who are very ill. The ICU staff will be specially trained to handle emergencies and the room is usually secluded from the usual hustle bustle of the
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