ARDS occurs across all age groups, older adults experience significantly higher rates of complications and mortality. Nursing home residents face compounded risk due to frailty, multiple chronic illnesses, impaired mobility, and delayed recognition of deterioration.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the elderly Read More »
Mental capacity loss affects many older adults in nursing homes. Clear understanding, legal protection, and early support improve safety and dignity.
Understanding mental capacity in older adults Read More »
We shape our experience through daily choices. Choose joy. Choose kindness. Choose connection. A happy heart supports a longer and fuller life.
Age well, live long, choose happiness Read More »
Hypotension in elderly deserves equal attention as hypertension. Uncontrolled hypotension leads to falls, organ injury, and functional loss.
Is hypotension dangerous to the older adults? Read More »
Clinical care, safety, ethics, and operations function as a single system. Eldercare breaks down when separation or imbalance appears. Strong outcomes rely on clarity, vigilance, and leadership at every level.
A year in review, reflections on 2025 blog posts Read More »
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain caused by an external force that leads to higher rates of disability, institutionalisation, and death.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in older adults Read More »
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a long term lung disorder. It blocks airflow and reduces oxygen transfer. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the elderly Read More »
Caregiver abuse refers to harmful actions or behaviour directed at staff by residents, relatives, or colleagues. Abuse includes actions that cause physical harm, fear, or emotional distress. Nursing homes rely on consistent caregiving teams, so any threat toward staff disrupts safe care. Abuse also affects daily routines because staff feel unsafe or distracted. Many caregivers
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Bacterial diarrhoea in nursing homes demands fast response. Older adults decline fast with diarrhoea, strong prevention keeps people safe and reduces avoidable harm.
Understanding bacterial diarrhoea in elderly Read More »
Diarrhoea in older adults demands urgent attention, preventing diarrhoea needs steady daily habits that reduce infection risk and support gut health.
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