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…
