Elderly Care: The Essence of Good Hygiene
The elderly are susceptible as their immune system is no longer what it should be. Due to ageing or a medical condition, they can easily be infested with a disease. This is why it is very important that they keep good hygiene. It is important that the senior take their bath daily and it should […]
Bringing out the best in your loved one
Seniors are usually seen as tired ,and inactive people who should be in bed for most of the time. A lot of people think that after their retirement,they should only be eating, sleeping and be expecting death to come. This wrong mind set has been the usual practice in most homes in our country and […]
Preventing Abuse in the Elderly
Elder abuse is a social problem that is devastating for victims and their families. It is fairly common and indeed a worldwide issue. Global organizations such as the World Health Organization and International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) have brought worldwide interest to the issue of elder abuse. As adopted by WHO, elder […]
Rockgarden Homecare Agency: Why We Are Your Number One Choice
The present pandemic has caused a lot of panic and fear especially for those who have aged ones, knowing that they are at high risk of getting affected in this times. It is not surprising that our phones keep ringing all day from people calling in requesting for our professional/expertise services for their aged ones […]
Why our Caregivers are not Househelps
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 and very tiring especially if the elderly person is dependent and needs a lot of help. This is […]
Understanding the aging process
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 depends greatly on a combination of these factors; genetic, state of health such as an underlying illness and environmental factors […]
Physical Activities in the elderly
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 be very helpful in improving cardiovascular endurance, balance, muscle strength, improve quality of sleep, improve mental health and many others. […]
Constipation in the elderly
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 symptoms. Many families complain about the considerable discomfort and distress their senior ones experience quite often, when they attempt to make a bowel […]
What you are doing wrong while caring for your loved ones
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 one of these category of answers. 1. You forget that you have your health to care for as well during […]
Fall prevention in the elderly
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 risk of falls. Falls can result in broken bones, head injuries, hip fractures and other serious injuries. Even when a major injury is not […]