Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

After retirement, most elders prefer to lead a healthy, hassle-free and enjoyable life independently. While this idea is appealing, prevailing health issues of such elders and busy schedules of  family members may not permit this in reality. But most seniors attach substantial pride and self-esteem to their independence. s o  they might find it difficult or even offensive to concede that they require external assistance to live safely and comfortabl y in their own homes. There is likely to be strong resilience as they feel freedom is curtailed in the presence of external care-takers despite best intentions and efforts.   Talking to elders about engaging   senior home care service  can be  a challenging task as family members are likely to face substantial apprehensions and opposition from them. Hence it is recommended to adopt a tactful approach with lots of patience and empathy.  The follow ing important points may be involved i...

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. ...