Derek Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Although handwashing with soap and water is preferred, using hand sanitizer, or hand rub, is a much quicker and easier way to clean your hands. It requires no water or paper towels, just your hands. Hand sanitizer station Table of Contents They’re Everywhere … Read more
Contributing Author: John Francis Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As we age, we start noticing several changes in our hair, which often progresses to noticeable hair loss and balding by the time we reach our mid-thirties. While some of us may view … Read more
Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This is a hub for all of the guest article written for this website. Thank you to all of the contributors. Your submissions are greatly appreciated. Newer posts will be added over time so check back often. Click here if you would like … Read more
Contributing Author: Matthew Ellington Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Table of Contents A Guide to Guardianship What is Guardianship? Differences Between Custody and Adoption Paperwork Form of Government Control The Amount of Payments Foster Parent School Documentation Housing Preparation A Guide to … Read more
Contributing Author: Kathryn Allen Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As individuals gracefully age, the importance of understanding available resources and government aid becomes paramount. Navigating through the multitude of programs designed to support seniors can be overwhelming, but fear not – we’re … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 The glasgow coma scale (abbreviated as GCS) is a tool created by Dr. Graham Teasdale used to measure a patient’s level of consciousness (LOC) to determine the severity of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A simplified version of this would be the AVPU scale. It uses … Read more
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Approved by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Gardening can support the physical and emotional wellbeing of adults at any age, but for people with dementia it can have particularly profound benefits. Here are five ways that gardening can be beneficial for people with dementia. Table of Contents 1. Spending time … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Many patients, especially ones admitted into a hospital, will often have a foley catheter inserted into their bladder. This device can be especially useful for patients with incontinence or patients on bedrest. They are also used with a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). At … Read more