Reasons Why Some Patients Need IV Therapy
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a common procedure that over 90% of hospitalized patients get as part of their care. This is the delivery of fluids, blood, or medication directly into the patient’s body through the veins. While this is the easiest and most efficient way to administer medication to patients rapidly, you “just” get IV … Continue reading
What Are the Roadblocks to Early Ambulation?
Early ambulation is an essential healthcare service for recovering patients who have been injured or sick and have suffered from limited mobility. However, early ambulation may not be accessible to all due to certain “roadblocks.” Let’s take a look at what these roadblocks are. Roadblock #1: The Patients The patients themselves may be the reason … Continue reading
Terms to Remember About IV Antibiotic Administration
Are you receiving IV antibiotic treatment at home with the help of your health service provider? Be sure to understand some of the important terms related to IV antibiotic administration. Here are some of the terms that you should remember: Admixture. This term refers to the preparation of the product requiring the measured addition of … Continue reading
Get Yourself Vaccinated and Save Lives
With the development of COVID-19 vaccines, talks about vaccination have never been this loud. But with all the noise surrounding the new vaccines, older adults should not forget about other vaccines that they should get to protect themselves from serious diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. Caridad Healthcare, Inc. believes that immunization isn’t just for … Continue reading
Home Health Care Services
It is difficult to accept that most of us, as we grow older, will need some type of care assistance. You may be used to doing things on your own, but in the end, a little help from family members and even caregivers should be welcomed. Most seniors would want to age in their homes … Continue reading
Resources for Seniors Facing Food Instability
According to “The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2018” report, 5.3 million seniors, or 7.3% of the senior population, were food insecure in 2018. These rates have lowered in recent years but are still higher than pre-recession levels in 2007. Why Are Seniors Struggling with Food Instability? Although reasons may vary from case-to-case, … Continue reading