Rethink the restrain practice in nusring home
Restrain elderly residents remains common in nursing homes. This article examines risks, dignity, and safer alternatives to restraint use.
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Health Matters
This category includes common ageing-related health information, such as chronic illnesses, diet, caregiving, and many more.
Caring for elderly on nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding
NGT feeding supports nutrition and medication delivery for vulnerable older adults. Safe use depends on skilled care, regular review, and respect for comfort and dignity.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the elderly
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.
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Understanding mental capacity in older adults
Mental capacity loss affects many older adults in nursing homes. Clear understanding, legal protection, and early support improve safety and dignity.
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Is hypotension dangerous to the older adults?
Hypotension in elderly deserves equal attention as hypertension. Uncontrolled hypotension leads to falls, organ injury, and functional loss.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in older adults
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.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the elderly
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.
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Protecting nursing homes caregivers from abuse
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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Understanding bacterial diarrhoea in elderly
Bacterial diarrhoea in nursing homes demands fast response. Older adults decline fast with diarrhoea, strong prevention keeps people safe and reduces avoidable harm.
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Understanding diarrhoea in older adults
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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