Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

Viruses are spreading like wildfire these days. New viruses are cropping up daily with names from A-Z and here is one more- Zika virus.  The first outbreak of this mosquito-borne virus was reported by WHO in 2007 and since then, the Zika Virus transmission has occurred across continents and countries at an alarming rate. This Virus is quickly contagious but can be curbed if detected immediately. But if left undetected, this Zika virus can prove lethal.   Elders are at more risk due to Zika virus transmission as their immunity is weak and their health has lost its vigour. But there is no cause for worry as the treatment of Zika virus is easy and Zika virus vaccination is also available to prevent its onset.   Who is at risk of Zika virus transmission?   1. Frequent travellers to mosquito-prone areas like Central and South Americas, 2. 2. The South Pacific or the Caribbean islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands are at high risk from Zika. ...

Everyone wants to be techno-savvy. So why should seniors be the exception? As of 2016, 42% of the elders use a smartphone. Most of the seniors are familiar with the use of the smartphone, internet, and apps.   Ageing elders can harness the potential of technological innovations by using some apps. Apps can be used by elders for senior health monitoring, safety and medical alerts. Senior apps are the best gift that technology has given to ageing elders as it helps them to take better care of themselves and allows us to offer timely assistance to them when needed.   Let us take a look at some senior safety apps and medical alert apps for seniors and also dwell on apps used for senior health monitoring and home care service for the elderly. Medical alert apps for seniors   1. As age advances, medication becomes a part of every elder's life and most of the seniors forget to take their pills on time. Apps have been designed to alert elders prompt...