Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a dangerous disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, which will disrupt the communication flow within the brain, and between your brain & the rest of the body.
Dr. Albert Lee is President of Indiana Neurology Specialty Care in Lafayette, Indiana. He specializes in MS, as well as movement disorders, headaches, and sleep disorders.
Dr. Albert Lee is President of Indiana Neurology Specialty Care in Lafayette, Indiana. He specializes in MS, as well as movement disorders, headaches, and sleep disorders.
More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. View our infographic for caregiving facts, the global impact of Alzheimer's disease, symptoms, and more.
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, sometimes disabling, disease of the central nervous system affecting approximately 400,000 people in the United States, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It affects two to three times as many women as men
More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. View our infographic for caregiving facts, the global impact of Alzheimer's disease, symptoms, and more.
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, sometimes disabling, disease of the central nervous system affecting approximately 400,000 people in the United States, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It affects two to three times as many women as men
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). In MS , the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body.
Complete peripheral nerve disease is not a common term, but it may refer to a severe form of peripheral neuropathy, which is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness, pain, weakness, and other symptoms in the hands, feet, or other parts of the body. There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy, such as diabetes, infections, injuries, autoimmune disorders, and exposure to toxins.
Dementia is an acquired global impairment of intellect, memory and personality but without impairment of consciousness“
Or
According to WHO
Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing.
A wonderful and interesting presentation on Multiple Sclerosis! It includes videos, pictures and great insight into the possible cure for MS. I truly hope whoever downloads it enjoys it as much as I do. Blessings!
It’s common that seniors often fall into depression and feelings of hopelessness at the end of their life. This will lead to a loss of will to live on, which can worsen any medical condition or illness that the senior is suffering from.
Regular physical activities & exercise are good for the physical & mental health of everyone, including seniors.
Many studies have shown that exercises can provide a senior with many long-term health benefits that can help them to feel better and enable them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Autumn is fantastic for almost everybody. However, the season is not entirely all fun & games as there are many health risks for seniors that come along with its arrival, including lung problems.
Find in this presentation tips to lower the chance of lung problems in seniors due to dryness during this time of the year.
The older you are, the more important regular exercising and getting active will be to your health. However, exercising regularly is not a part of many seniors’ life.
It’s important to keep a senior’s feel healthy so they can stay active and enjoy life to the fullest. Find in this presentation simple daily foot care tips that can help to prevent foot problems for your seniors.
As seniors grow older, they will become more physically & mentally frail. Because of this, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and/or fight back if attacked by other people.
As with any disease, a good understanding of multiple sclerosis is the first thing families should have in order to provide the most appropriate support & care to seniors who suffer from it.
In recent years, the number of scamming incidents involving seniors have risen greatly all over the world. Senior scams are often conducted over mails, telephone, and the Internet along with elaborate schemes.
Abuse of elders & senior citizens is a very real problem that is on the rise in today’s society. Many scammers have taken advantage of the characteristics of many seniors’ lifestyle and carry out elaborate fraud schemes, leaving the seniors with great psychological damages.
Everybody needs a break once in a while to avoid burning out, especially seniors’ caregivers who have to endure a great amount of stress on a daily basis. However, it can be difficult to set aside a good amount of time to really relax your mind & body when you’re a caregiver.
Here are some quick & simple measures you can use to recharge yourself.
With weakening senses, a decline in mobility & ability to balance, seniors will spend a large amount of time around their home as they grow older. Therefore, it’s important for you to screen all the areas in the house & eliminate potential risks that could endanger their wellbeing.
As summer in Australia is getting longer & hotter in the recent years, it’s extremely important that Australian seniors are well-informed about the consequences the heat can brought upon their well-being, and what they can do to properly cope with hot weather.
While most people think aging pains are part of growing older, it’s always worth taking another look at these symptoms to know for sure that they are not signs for other health complications.
Preserving family dynamics is one of the most essential step to ensure the highest quality for the family caregiving process.
We'll show you some of the most common causes of problems that would potentially damage the family dynamics and how to solve them in this presentation.
It can be tiring to keep up with the changing behaviours or sleep pattern’s of people with dementia. Here are some more caregiving tips for caregivers to upgrade their caregiving efforts for senior living with dementia.
Dementia is an unpleasant terminal disease. It does not usually come and destroy a person’s mental well being immediately. There are 7 stages of dementia, with each stage requiring different type of assistance and support.
While some diseases can be cured and be gone completely within days or months, some will stay with the patients for the rest of their time and take away their last chance of living a fulfilled life. One of those malicious terminal diseases is dementia.
A good understanding of the problem is the first thing that families should have in order to provide appropriate support and care to arthritis sufferers.
Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions that affect the lives of millions people around the world. Arthritis affects people of all ages and gets worse as people grow older. We've identified some of the most significant and common impact that arthritis might brought upon its sufferer.
It’s not that often you see seniors voluntarily giving up their independence to move out and live in a care home. Most of them prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home as they don’t want to burden their family. However, by doing this, the senior may unknowingly add more stress on family. Here are 6 strategies to overcome resistance to care.
More from Home Instead Senior Care Outer East (20)
One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
2. Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a
dangerous disease that affects the
brain and spinal cord, which will
disrupt the communication flow
within the brain, and between
your brain & the rest of the body
3. Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
On average, people that suffer from
MS tend to have their first symptoms
between the ages of 20 and 40
4. Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
These symptoms may come
and go, while some linger
for a while
Usually the symptoms get
better, but then come back
5. Most Common Symptoms of MS
• Fatigue: the fatigue often comes
on in the afternoon & causes
weak muscles, slowed thinking, or
sleepiness. Some MS patients say
they feel tired even after a good
night’s sleep
6. Most Common Symptoms of MS
• Walking difficulties or unsteady
gait
• Numbness or tingling in face,
body or limbs
7. • Spasticity: usually in leg
muscles. Mild stiffness or
strong, painful muscle
spasms are expected
Most Common Symptoms of MS
8. • Vision problems: eyes problems
tend to be one of the first
symptoms. MS usually affect
only one eye then go away on
their own
Most Common Symptoms of MS
9. • Pain: almost half of people with MS
had chronic pain
• Bladder problems: urinate more
often, need to go at night, have
trouble emptying bladder fully, etc.
Most Common Symptoms of MS
10. • Cognitive changes: find it hard
to focus attention, a decrease
in ability to learn and remember
information, also the ability to
organise & problem-solving
Most Common Symptoms of MS
11. • Emotional changes: bouts of
depression, mood swings, irritability,
episodes of uncontrollable laughing
& crying, etc.
Most Common Symptoms of MS