Medication Safety for Seniors: The Importance of Properly Managing Multiple Medications
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice per day with meals and a full glass of water. Can result in excessive drowsiness.” Medication safety for seniors can be overwhelming. Many older adults must attempt to properly juggle […]
Compassionate Nursing Services’ Top Activities to Help Those with Dementia
If a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of progressive dementia, everyday life can feel as though it’s a riddle to be figured out. Given that there are various stages of the disease, it’s common to find a variety of activities that are relaxing and meaningful for the senior in one […]
Dementia Care Tips from the St. Louis Home Care Experts at Compassionate Nursing Services
Providing care for someone with dementia has a world of rewards – the feeling of satisfaction and achievement in knowing you’re helping make the person’s life as safe and comfortable as possible, the joy of seeing his/her smile at an enjoyable activity, the warmth of reminiscing with each other. However, it’s also one of the […]