Contributing Author: Gayle Yarbrough Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This is my personal journey of being the sole caregiver for my parents in their home. If you are in a similar situation, please seek out help. It is too much for one … Read more
Contributing Author: Claire Wentz Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Table of Contents It’s Time to Take Care of Yourself Start With Exercise Eat Right Sleep Well Look to the Future It’s Time to Take Care of Yourself November might be best known … Read more
Contributing Author: Stephen Haiden Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Maintaining good health is crucial for every family. Health is not just about the absence of illness; it encompasses optimal physical, mental, emotional, and oral well-being. Each aspect of health is interconnected, contributing … Read more
Contributing Author: Mary Shannon Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a caregiver, you may feel that you simply don’t have enough time to pay a little TLC (tender, loving, care) to yourself. However, from the moment you wake up in the morning to … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Mae T. (Philippines) Sometimes our job gets too stressing and things may seem like a routine everyday that we tend to forget why we are doing all these things. Pressure and stress push us to the limit up to the point of … Read more
Contributing Author: Neha Rohan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Achieving peak fitness as an athlete goes beyond pushing physical limits; it’s about embracing a holistic approach that considers all aspects of health. Athletes face unique challenges, from intense training routines to the … 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
Contributing Author: Gayle Yarbrough Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 What protocols do hospitals have in place when a person comes into the emergency room (ER) who has severe dementia? This article is an attempt to raise more awareness to ER and hospital … Read more
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
Contributing Author: Alastair White Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 There are lots of reasons why people decide to introduce a pet into their lives. For some, an animal may feel like the missing piece in their family unit. For others, who are … Read more