Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or another dementia is a difficult job both physically and mentally. But specially-trained and experienced adult day cares can be a big help. Listen as Honey Woods, RN, manager, Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association’s Evergreen Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment, discusses the process of enrolling and possibilities offered by adult day care for your loved one.
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Keeping track of your medication is very important and can be a lifesaver in certain conditions, but it doesn’t have to be a complicated task. Dr. Patricia Curtin, chief of Geriatric Medicine for Christiana Care and medical director for the Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association, discusses the importance of medication management and tips on how you can stay of top of your daily regime.
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You or your loved one just have been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) where your heart doesn’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs. You will need to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms that signal whether your CHF is getting out of control and needs further attention. Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association Care Management Supervisor Andrea Dickerson RN, MSN, discusses what you can do to manage your CHF at home.
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You or your loved one just had a severe illness or major surgery requiring hospitalization. The good news – you get to go home. The bad news – you get to go home only to face the challenges caused by your illness or surgery: pain, mobility limitations and activity restrictions. Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association’s Chief Operations Officer Rhonda Combs, RN, MSN discusses what you can do to plan ahead, prepare and find resources available to help the transition from hospital to home.
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Many things can limit mobility, whether it’s aging, sickness or recovering from an accident or surgery. Adding an injury due to a fall compounds the problem. Falls are preventable if you take the right precautions. Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association’s Rehabilitation Program Director Pam Szczerba discusses what you can do to determine your risks, prevent falls and find resources available to help.
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