As the backbone of healthcare, nurses care not only for their patients but also for their patient’s families. If you’ve decided to take on the role of nursing, you are well on your way towards becoming part of the largest share of health care jobs in the United States, and playing a vital role in medical facilities and their communities.
When a person has a surgery or other medical procedure, oftentimes they are mandated to have an adult present who can escort them home after the procedure. Most people will contact a trusted family member or friend to assist them and escort them home safely. However, there are many cases when a family member or friend is unavailable, but the patient still needs to have someone to escort them home. That’s where medical escorts come in. You may or may not have heard the term “medical escort” before, but what do they actually do, and who are they for? Here’s everything you need to know.
Offering several benefits, infusion therapy is the fastest way to deliver blood products (red cells, plasma etc), vitamins, medications, or hydration fluids (saline, electrolytes) directly into a person's circulatory system, infusion therapy has become a reliable and beneficial medication administration option for those who cannot take pills orally.
Being a Home Health Aide (HHA) to seniors or people with illnesses or injuries that require assistance means more than taking care of medical tasks and helping out around the house. It is a relationship that can have a significant influence on the patient’s quality of life. HHAs have the ability to establish profound relationships with clients and families. At True Care, our HHAs make it a point to get to know our patients, to spend time with them, and to create healthy bonds that support recovery and a high quality of life.
As we approach the dog days of summer and the sun begins to beam on full blast, True Care would like to remind our readers of the dangers of skin cancer. While sunshine is essential for your body to process vitamin D, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can quickly damage the skin. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Additionally, more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Read along to learn more about skin cancer and the main ways to help prevent it.
Being outside is excellent for mood and emotional stability. Being outdoors gives seniors the chance to socialize, meet new people, take pets for a walk, and engage with their surroundings. Getting outside encourages light exercise, which is an important part of health living in the elderly. It also gives them the chance to soak up fresh sunshine, which can improve physical and emotional health.
