If you have a bacterial infection then you may be prescribed antibiotics by your doctor. These are very common drugs that kill bacteria or stop it in its tracks. However, just like any other type of medication, antibiotics may come with certain side effects. Generally speaking, they’re not harmful. However, …
Seeing a loved one on their deathbed is, without a doubt, one of the hardest things that we have to deal with during our lifetimes. What makes it even more of an emotional challenge is that the human body behaves rather differently when it’s in its final stages and this …
For anyone with mobility issues, a walking aid can be a life changing piece of equipment. The great news is that there are plenty of different types of walking aids to choose from, so you’ll always find something that closely meets your needs. The bad news is that this vast …
If you have mobility issues, getting in and out of the bath can be a challenge. However, there’s nothing nicer than relaxing in the bath but your mobility problems shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this. A walk-in bath is a viable solution for anyone who finds it difficult to lift …
It’s not a topic that many of us like to discuss but it’s one that we should be more aware of. After all, there will come a point that all of us have to face the death of a loved one, and eventually, it’s something we will go through ourselves. …
You’ve probably heard the term granny nap. It’s used to describe a short sleep in the afternoon and is often thrown around lightheartedly. But when you think about it, elderly people do tend to have an afternoon nap and for the most part, this is OK. As we get older, …
When the elderly people in our lives engage in self-talk, it’s important to pay attention and determine what the reason for it might be. Some reasons for this can include things as ordinary as thinking out loud out of old habits, or more serious issues such as cognitive impairments, mental …