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
Dementia: Responding to Long-Term Memory Loss
It can be scary to learn that a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. This can cause fear and worry about how this disease will affect your loved one’s long-term memory and how it’s going to be like in the years to come. Long-term memory is where your brain stores information for longer than a … Continue reading
Things to Keep In Mind this Winter Season
It’s finally the winter season again. As the air grows colder, your elderly loved ones must bundle up and get warmer. Older adults tend to lose body heat faster than younger people; making them vulnerable to infections like the flu or the coronavirus. Caridad Healthcare, Inc. is here to remind you of the importance of … Continue reading