Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

Vaccination or immunization was mostly associated with newborns and young children in the good old days. However, with the surge in the number of infectious diseases globally and changed perspectives on preventive healthcare, that is not so today. Vaccinations are not merely meant for children. Adults, especially elders, also need to be vaccinated.       As we grow older, the immune system is likely to weaken and become less robust. This makes the body more vulnerable to the attack of various diseases and subsequently developing life-threatening consequences. Further, an existing health condition or chronic ailments like cardiac diseases or diabetes can lead to several complications including long-term illness, lifetime disabilities, hospitalization or even fatality!       Vaccines for seniors at home or older adults working outside are important due to the following reasons:       • Seniors may not have been va...

According to the WHO, the world's population of the elderly is set to rise from 12 to 22% from 2016-20150. The estimated number of seniors above 60 would then be 2 billion by 2050. Of this, at least 15% of the adults suffer from mental health disorders . The most common mental health disorders affecting the aged are Depression Anxiety Dementia Cognition issues and Bipolar disorder Most often, the mental health of aged adults is affected due to neglect, isolation and loneliness. All this can be remedied by using senior home healthcare services to keep the elderly booth healthy and happy. Why do mental health disorders develop in senior adults? Aged adults are more prone to mental health disorders because of Reduced vigour, frail health and loss of functional capacity Reduced pain and chronic health problems Loss of loved ones Decline in socio-economic status due to retireme...

A patient gets discharged from the hospital in the hope that he has fully recovered. But what if, upon returning home, his condition worsens and he is forced to get re-admitted to the hospital? Such situations only reveal that gaps in care persist during the transition from hospital to home.  What is the solution then to achieve a seamless transition from hospital to home with total recovery and recuperation? The use of home health care services, of course!  Statistics of gaps in care during the transition from hospital to home  • For all patients being discharged, the week following the hospitalization is particularly  stressful.  • 1 in 5 patients suffers from ADE-adverse drug effects or hospital complications during this  period.  • 20% of elderly Medicare patients were readmitted within 30 days.  • Nearly 100,000 aged patients were readmitted due to ADEs.    Reasons for the gap in care    In most cases,...

Saving lives is a noble act and probably the greatest deed ever! Not everyone could do it. This the is reason why doctors and other medical care professionals earn utmost respect in the society. What if you come to know that you too have the ability to save lives? Wouldn't that make you feel great? The act of donating blood enables you save lives and become the differential factor between the life and death.  Of course, donating blood is a great act and you don't probably need a special reason to do it. A small amount of this vital fluid (300ml to 400ml) could save more than 3 lives, per unit. If you are a person who is above 18 years and healthy, you too could do it and become a life-savior of many people.  The human body consists of 4.75 liters to 5.50 liters of blood, on an average. The doctors will collect mere 400 ml on an average per donation. The donated blood gets generated again in the body within 24 hours. Doctors suggest that a healthy person can donate ...

"Home is where the heart is" goes the saying and this is more so for elders. Statistics reveal that 90% of the elders prefer to age in the comfort of their own home. In doing so, seniors have started to opt for assisted living and personal assistance services. In England, nearly 65,000 disabled adults were employing 1,45,000 personal assistants in the year 2015. India too is experiencing a sudden boom in the need for senior caregiving services. What are personal assistance services? Elders want to enjoy the privacy and independence of their own home where they can be their own masters. Yet age does not permit them to do all the routine activities on their own. This is where they need elderly home care assistance. Personal assistance services for the elderly include the following type of care or help in     • Personal Care-  help in bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting     • Home care- cleaning, cooking, laundry,  grocery shopping ...

One of the vital aspects of healthy living is Hydration. It refers to the process in which water is continuously replenished in the body. Remaining hydrated is not a matter limited to quenching one’s thirst. It essentially refers to consuming sufficient fluids for the body to be healthy, energized and active throughout the day. Hydration is crucial as our body is filled mostly with water and a proper balance between water and electrolytes is needed. This really determines how most of the body systems including nerves and muscles are fueled to function efficiently.  Summer heat poses several threats including dehydration, sunstroke and heat exhaustion. Sparkling water is one of the most popular drinks for hydration. But there are many delicious healthy beverages that serve as excellent alternatives. These hydrating drinks are rich in electrolytes like sodium and potassium, vitamin, probiotics and minerals and come in a variety of flavours. Let us explore them.  Su...