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Advantages of Technology in Healthcare
Technological advancements in recent years have greatly impacted the way we live. New technology has simplified how we accomplish tasks, improved how we communicate, made transactions more convenient, and even upgraded our healthcare system. At Passionate Private Duty we are proud to offer hi-tech nursing care services in the comfort and safety of each patient’s home. The continuous development … Continue reading
Managing Your Asthma as You Age
If you’re an older adult with asthma, make sure to keep track of your lung function and identify any breathing problems immediately. Checking with your doctor is important because some symptoms of asthma, such as shortness of breath, a cough, chest tightness, and fatigue, can be an indication of certain age-related health problems, like chronic … Continue reading
How Is Parenteral Nutrition Administered?
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), also known as intravenous or IV nutrition feeding, is a method of getting nutrition into the body through the veins. Receiving TPN allows an individual to obtain nutrition using a route other than the digestive tract. TPN is ordered for patients who may have trouble swallowing, have difficulty moving food through … Continue reading
Pressure Ulcer and How to Treat It
A pressure sore (also known as pressure ulcer or bedsore) is a result of tissue getting compressed between bone and an external surface. These pressure ulcers are caused by an area of skin being pressed up against something hard, such as a bed, bone or chair. This causes damage to skin tissue over time. Pressure sores … Continue reading
Home Nursing to Help Manage Arthritis Symptoms
Arthritis is a common condition that affects the joints. It causes inflammation and pain in one or more joints and is most prevalent among older people. Arthritis can make it difficult or impossible to manage daily tasks, especially for seniors at home. Professional home care services can provide help and support for your elderly loved one … Continue reading
Commemorating National Home Care Month
Did you know that November is National Home Care Month? This is a time for the home care and hospice community to recognize the compassionate nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a difference for millions of patients and families. So many individuals and families (and even our health care system) rely … Continue reading