Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As something we all have or will face in multiple ways through the passing of friends and loved ones as well as our own inevitable demise, death is a very controversial and often taboo topic that many think about, but prefer not to … Read more
Contributing Author: Holly Klamer Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 The act of caring for a loved one who has dementia is honorable and humane, but it may also be draining on the body and the mind. Burnout is a common result of … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 A dementia caregiver, or a caregiver who takes care of one or more patients with dementia, can be a very challenging task. They usually need lots more attention than patients who are fully alert and oriented. The rise of aging baby boomers is … 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 Tips for Moving a Loved One with Dementia into Your Home Make Home Modifications Ready Yourself Help Them Prepare to Move Increase Social Connection Try to Be Empathetic Tips for … Read more
Contributing Author: Gayle Yarbrough Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This is an extremely complex question that has many variables. In short, some work for some people while others don’t work at all. My experiences have been very mixed. Table of Contents Antipsychotic … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Here is a list of common medical abbreviations and acronyms. Use the green search box at the bottom of the page or the alphabet below to find a specific one more quickly. You can also press the Ctrl and F keys on your Windows computer … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 by Laura Hess (Colorado Springs, Colorado) Hi there! My name’s Laura Hess. I live with my Dad, Robert Hess, and he has Type 2 Diabetes (which is pretty stable) and severe Edema in his lower legs. It’s so swollen that on the shin … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Are you a confident caregiver? If not, keep reading to learn how to be one. It is more important than you can imagine. If you are unsure if you are or not, you probably aren’t. Caregivers who are know they are and aren’t … Read more
Contributing Author: John Francis Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 The cervix is a muscular tube in the female reproductive tract that connects the uterus to the vagina allowing fluids to enter and leave the uterus, and serves as a passageway for natural … Read more
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