Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

  Caring for a loved one who is bedridden or has limited mobility comes with unique challenges, one of the most critical being the prevention of bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers). These painful wounds develop when continuous pressure on certain areas of the body cuts off blood flow, leading to skin damage. While they may start as mild redness or irritation, untreated bedsores can become deep, painful wounds that are difficult to heal. This is why skilled nursing care at home plays a vital role in prevention and treatment, ensuring your loved one remains comfortable and safe. Bedsores are partially preventable with the right care and attention. Simple adjustments, like frequent repositioning, proper skincare, and pressure-relieving cushions, can make a difference. Whether to provide care for yourself or seek professional nursing support, knowing how to prevent and manage bedsores is essential for maintaining your loved one’s health and well-being. Let’s explore the best wa...

World Liver Day is celebrated on April 12, 2023, therefore let us raise awareness about liver complications for seniors. Apart from the brain, the liver is the second biggest and most complicated organ in the body. It is an important component of your body's digestive system. Here are the five major tips to avoid liver complications for Seniors; Reduce alcohol intake ➢     The liver is extremely robust and capable of self-regeneration. Certain liver cells die every time the liver filters alcohol. The liver can regenerate new cells, but excessive alcohol consumption might weaken its ability to regenerate. This can cause significant and lasting liver damage. ➢     Excessive alcohol intake can have severe consequences for the kidneys and their part in controlling the body's fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, leaving alcoholics prone to a lot of kidney-related health issues. ➢     The rate of blood flow to the kidneys is normally kept co...

Hope.  “What does hope mean to you?” This was the question I asked my colleagues recently. There were so many interesting and unique answers I received from them. I don’t have any hesitations in admitting all their wide spectrum of answers gave me a broader perspective on hope. However, it gave me an insight that hope lies in different things for different people. No matter what, every human being will cling to something as a hope to face the world when everything falls apart.  As Lung cancer month was observed in the month of November, and the discussion on hope urged me to write this blog. This blog is focused to bring about some hope to the people fighting cancer and their family. There are many famous personalities who fought cancer with hope and have set an example that anything can be faced in life.   Yuvraj Singh:   “Six sixes in an over.”  You know whom I’m talking about. His T-20 world cup accomplishment in the year 2007 can never be forgotten. Yu...