When it comes to choosing the right home health care services, it’s absolutely certain that you want nothing short of the best for your loved ones. Find the right service can be exhausting, overwhelming and filled with a load of questions – and rightly so! The patient should always be number 1 – and you need to be completely at peace knowing that he or she is going to be treated like royalty. Here are 5 helpful tips to help you choose the right provider. The Credibility Check When choosing home health care services (commonly referred to as Aya services),…
It is no secret that the nursing field is one that is predominantly female-dominated, however a surprising fact you may not know is that the first nurses were actually male! The world’s very first nursing school was established in India as early as 250 BC and it was then believed that men were the best fit for the profession. The field has since been revolutionised, but once again, we are seeing more and more a demand for the male nurse and men are now entering this field. In fact, it is estimated that the proportion of the male nurse that…
Paralysis in patients can be scary and bring on a wave of emotions for both the patient and the caregivers. Paralysis by definition is a loss of strength and control over a muscle or group of muscles in a part of the body. When any part of the relay system – such as the brain, nerves, or spinal cord – is damaged, the signals to move do not make it through to the muscles and results in paralysis. The good news is, with the right he, mobility can be restored. Caring for patient with paralysis can oftentimes be overwhelming. Patients…
Mumbai – the beautiful financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India and capital of Maharashtra is undeniably known to be one of the most populous cities in the nation. With beautiful buildings, unmatched transportation networks and businesses thriving, it is undoubtedly booming. With the young working generation soon becoming the most predominant demographic, the question remains, “is there room for quality patient care services in such a busy city?” With the fast-paced lifestyle that the we must live in order to survive, caretaker services are becoming an increasing demand. With expenses mounting and demanding jobs, caring for a loved one…
What is palliative care and why is it so important? The World Health Organization (WHO) states that Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. This means that a patient who is fighting for their life, sometimes even for prolonged periods of time, can receives healthcare at home to improve their quality of life. WHO estimates that each year, an estimated 40 million people are in need of palliative , but only 14% receive it. It is noted that among…
Does home care really benefit recovery? As humankind, we are designed to function a certain way. We are made for perfection - to function as best as possible. Sometimes however, our bodies suffer from trauma whether it is as a result of injury or health. When this happens, we have got to teach ourselves to reach that level of perfection once again and that's where home health care services come in! The recovery process after the body has been subjected to trauma can be long and tough, but highly essential. The use of nursing services at this time is crucial…
It has now been over a year that most of India's population are working from home. The shift to working from home during the pandemic has brought many changes to the work culture as a society at large and in general, the work from home concept has been embraced, celebrated and even desired by many. But there is an alarming issue at hand and that is the overall health of the working individual. In September 2020, only 6 months after work from home was implemented, the Economic Times reported that 'many people have started complaining of neck pain and backache…
