INTRODUCTION Many Nigerians find it difficult to cope with having to be at work early in the morning and having to take care of an elderly one. Taking care of an elderly person can be quite demanding ...
Aging is a normal part of human life. Though it is very normal, it is also very different in every individual and that is why it’s very important to understand the aging process. Aging process ...
In a man’s life, physical activities have proven to be very beneficial and several studies have shown time and again that it is a very important part in a man’s wellbeing. It has shown to ...
As a Physiotherapist working with families taking care of old folks, I often get inundated with questions from such families about constipation in their elderly loved ones and how to relieve their sym...
Have you ever wondered why you feel exhausted and dissipated during caregiving or why you break down and get frustrated while caring for your loved ones. The reasons are not far fetched and falls into...
Fall Prevention in the Elderly Families who have older loved ones should realize that with aging come physical and health challenges. These physical and health challenges put their senior ones at ris...
Helping families find their way When a diagnosis of a debilitating condition or terminal illness is given to one’s loved senior one, it can be a very difficult and emotionally unstable period for fami...