Common Condition

Introduction An empty nest syndrome refers to the feeling of loneliness, loss, and grief experienced by many parents or caregivers when the children moved out of the home. This may occur when the children started to live on their own, getting married or leave their childhood homes to further their …

Introduction Reaching home after a long trip brings two types of conflicting feelings. While you may feel certain happiness of reaching home, there may be some reluctance of ending the happy time spent abroad. Nevertheless, there is some precaution to watch out after a long trip. Change in time and …

Introduction Planning well before a trip will ensure you to have an enjoyable time . However, there are still some tips that may prove to be useful to take note during the proper trip itself. Deep vein thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood clots developed in the veins …

Introduction Part of successful aging is to continue doing what you enjoy as long as your health status allows. Travelling may be something on your mind. Planning carefully is essential for all travelers to ensure their health and safety while abroad. However, there are few extra pointers for older people …

    Introduction Human body is made to move. Mobility is vital part of our daily lives. Moving improves ability to perform daily activities and thus improves quality of life. Walking can become a problem as people aged by means of disabilities preventing the person from using the limbs, reduced …

Introduction Death is a constant reminder to us mortal human beings of the inevitable and yet a finite end to our existence. No matter how wealthy or powerful a person maybe, the truth of the eventual demise in every one of us is unavoidable. Though all of us realise this …

Introduction Elderly people are unique. They are in a time of losses and poor reserve with atypical presentation; more degenerative disorders; multiple co-morbidity; unreported illnesses e.g. depression, urinary incontinence or dementia. It is very important to differentiate the aged-related changes from true disease process so as to prevent iatrogenic problem. …

Introduction The patient maybe discharged with a feeding-tube called a nasogastric tube, or NG tube. The NG tube is inserted through the patient’s nose and into his/her stomach to provide them with food, fluids, and medication. This maybe because the patient has difficulty swallowing safely or adequately. Here’s what you need …

Introduction Perineal care is the get of washing the genital and rectal areas of the body. It should be done at least once a day during bed bath, shower, or tub bath. It is done more often when a patient is incontinent. This prevents infection, odors and irritation. Wash your …