Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

The prevailing COVID 19 pandemic has created a huge turmoil in the entire world and vividly exposed the global healthcare systems. The elderly population, particularly, have to bear the brunt of the situation as they are one of the most vulnerable sections of the society. With the compulsion of homestay, their accessibility to healthcare by visiting clinics, hospitals and nursing homes is one huge challenge. One of the areas that have come to the limelight thanks to this challenge is home healthcare services.   In the current scenario, availing care facilities at home is perhaps the best choice as it offers a safer and cheaper option than hospitalization and even delivers improved patient outcomes. This sector encompasses a host of services at home ranging from nursing assistance, doctor consultation, therapy, counselling, blood sample collection and doorstep medicine delivery . HealthAbove60, an all-inclusive geriatric care provider of home healthcare services in Chennai is a cl...

Everyone needs some kind of assistance at every stage of life. As a person advances more and more in age, the level of assistance gets increased. Fortunately there are various types of service providers for seniors who offer different kinds of services for different issues. Senior health delivery systems such as home healthcare services , assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing care facilities offer a plethora of services to make seniorhood a better experience for the elderly. But choosing the right kind of service for a particular need from a specific service provider can be a challenging task if you are just venturing into the world of senior care. This blog here helps you understand the basics of home healthcare services and assisted living facilities and which one suits you the best.   Home Healthcare for Seniors - The World of Wellness Brought to Your Home Aging is a natural process and it is associated with certain medical conditions. It does not mean that agi...

Home doctor consultation services are a boon for patients, especially elderly persons. Seniors suffering from chronic ailments, disabilities and mobility impairments or needing post-hospitalization care after an illness, injury or surgery can get the necessary medical attention at the comfort of their own homes in familiar surroundings. The doctor visit at home thus makes healthcare more accessible to the geriatric population particularly in the prevailing COVID times when they are forced to remain indoors. This service not only prevents frequent hospitalization but also provides a better healing environment for the elders to recover faster. The timely medical intervention given by these doctors is also instrumental in saving so many precious lives.   The home doctor meets the patient at the latter’s residence, reviews the health status and clinical history, recommends the required diagnostics, formulates a customized treatment plan and even provides further referrals to super-spec...

Bladder stones are mineral build-ups in the bladder that cause discomfort and pain. Apart from the build-ups, some underlying medical conditions can also cause urinary tract infections and bladder stones. How can bladder stones affect men above 50?   Unfortunately, bladder stones are observed more in older men than in any other age group. Causing excruciating pain disrupts their daily life entirely, bladder stones are one of the major concerns in elders' lives. Not just the painful complications but this condition can lead to kidney failure in seniors. The number of treatment options for bladder stones in seniors and this blog helps you the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and caring options.   How are the bladder stones formed?   The unemptied bladder is the primary reason behind these stones. When the bladder is not fully emptied, the remaining urine becomes concentrated, turning the minerals into tiny crystals. This accumulation occurs over some time, making the...

The days are becoming shorter and yeah winter is arriving! When the temperature outside falls drastically, we might have to consider taking care of our elderly loved ones more than usual. Since the body temperature drops below normal it becomes the host for serious health conditions especially in older adults. So it’s always better to be prepared and take precautionary measures in order to mitigate the risks and make sure your loved ones are safe and sound this winter.  Also always know about options like home medicine delivery services in case of emergency situations.  The most common problems faced by seniors during winter would be, Breathing trouble  Dry skin Hypothermia ( In serious cases of low temperature) Frostbite Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Pneumonia and flu Thus in order to avoid the above conditions during winter, it’s very necessary to take the precautionary steps and in worst cases medical supervision should be given at the right time for the s...

Coronaviru s is hitting people where it hurts the most  - the immune system. The effectiveness and responsiveness of immunity weakens as a person ages. This could put the health of elders in a jeopardy by causing various infections besides the ongoing pandemic.   But here is news that gives a relief for senior citizens and their family members. There are a few health measures that help not just seniors but everyone boost their immunity at a great level. On the surface it all boils down to incorporating a healthy and active lifestyle.   Avoiding a health complication is the strongest im mune system -   The best path to take to live a healthy life is not by fighting against a health condition but taking preventive measures to avoid that health condition in the first place!   Do not step out until unless it is really necessary. Wear a mask and gloves if you are stepping out of your house. Ensure your nose and mouth are completely covered and keep a sanitizer handy....

  As we age every aspect of our health faces a major change so does our oral health. Seniors who forget to take care of oral hygiene will suffer from whole body health issue since they are interconnected. Your loved ones will need proper attention in terms of dental health so that their overall health is not put at stake. Good dental hygiene and oral care habits are important at any age, but seniors might face certain issues when it comes to oral health . That’s why oral care is important among the other Chronic Disease Management (CDM) in elderly adults. PROBLEMS FACED BY OLDER ADULTS WITH LESS ORAL HYGIENE: ·         Dry mouth: As a process of aging regular medications, chronic conditions, less fluid intake can increase your risk for dry mouth (reduction of saliva in the mouth) which tends to result in cavity or decay. It will also make it hard to eat, swallow or talk.   ·         Root decay: It is v...

Septic Arthritis is a type of infective arthritis that primarily attacks the joints leading to inflammation. It is usually caused by bacteria though sometimes it may occur as a result of viral or fungal infections too. This form of arthritis normally affects one large joint of the body like the hip or knee joint. However, in rare cases, the impact may be seen in multiple joints also. Sadly, this disease can result in serious consequences if neglected to cause irreparable damage to joints.   Elders suffering from septic arthritis may suffer from varied impairments due to joint pain. Hence, they are likely to need assistance for doing their daily activities and taking treatment especially if they are living alone or have comorbidities. Professional geriatric care including reliable home nursing care facilities and physiotherapy for seniors can be availed for such patients from Healthabove60.   Causes Septic arthritis is a consequence of  infection of joint fluid rath...