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What Type of Seniors Can Benefit from Home Doctor Visits?

The landscape of healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, with a notable shift towards patient-centric models that prioritise personalised and accessible medical services. Among these innovations, home doctor visits at Athulya Home Healthcare have emerged as a beacon of hope, particularly for the elderly population. In this blog, we delve into the multifaceted benefits of home doctor visits, exploring the specific scenarios where this tailored healthcare approach can make a substantial difference. As our ageing population grows, understanding which seniors stand to gain the most from Doctor Visits at home becomes pivotal in redefining and optimising healthcare for the elderly. Understanding the Diverse Needs of Seniors: Frail or Immobilized Seniors Among the seniors who stand to benefit the most from home doctor visits are those who may be frail or have limited mobility. For individuals in this category, the physical exertion and emotional stress associated with tra

Doctor's Day : Celebrating the Blessing of Home Visits and the Impact on Elderly Health and Well-being

As we celebrate Doctor's Day, we think about the vital role that doctors play in our lives, particularly when it comes to the health and well-being of our senior loved ones.  In the realm of home healthcare, the blessing of doctors visiting patients at home is immeasurable. At Athulya Home Healthcare, we recognize the significance of these home visits and the positive impact they have on the health and well-being of our elderly population. Let’s delve into the importance of doctor's home visits and how they enhance the quality of care for seniors. We need to recognize the medical community's hard work, devotion, and sacrifices to promote the health and well-being of people in our communities on Doctor's Day. We may commemorate the occasion by distributing red carnations, promoting awareness through campaigns, celebrating and recognizing efforts through prizes and honors, and educating the public about the critical role that physicians play in society. Personalized Care

WHAT IS SUMMER HEALTH CARE?

Indian summers are a bit much to handle in general given the rise in the intensity of humidity and heat waves with every passing hour, let alone days. Heat waves are a major threat to seniors as their daily outdoor activity quota would get minimised and understandably so! To beat the heat even despite being indoors is not that big of a task given the kind of care that can be given to both seniors and caregivers so they feel calm and composed. 1) There is no such thing as “We are hydrated adequately” during summer! Sighing at this sentence already, but it is the gospel truth of Indian summers - dehydration and summers go hand-in-hand because no matter how much you hydrate or rather how much you think you are hydrating yourself, you’ll end up drinking less water than you would actually realise. With seniors, they aren't aware of their sense of thirst unless you hand them a glass of water and they’d gulp it down in an instant and their hand reaches out for another glass. That’s how d