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Managing Diabetes: Tips and Resources for Seniors During National Diabetes Month

Comfort Home Care

November is National Diabetes Month. Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, has been serving clients with diabetes since 1999. We share tips below that will help you and your senior loved one manage this disease more effectively. There are two primary types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.

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Nurse’s Side Gig: TruCare Foot Health

Daily Nurse

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a side gig providing in-home patient care, Amanda Truffen, a Registered Palliative Care Nurse at Carpenter Hospice, is already doing just that. Why did you start your side gig providing foot care for patients in their homes? I called my side gig business TruCare Foot Health.

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Mental health, everywhere

The World According to Dr. El

These days, mental health in long-term care is getting far more attention than it used to. After 25 years as a nursing home psychologist, it’s pretty exciting to see. ABPP to address the behavioral health needs of long-term care residents. ABPP to address the behavioral health needs of long-term care residents.

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Understanding Stroke Awareness: Protect Your Senior Loved Ones

Comfort Home Care

” May is National Stroke Awareness Month, bringing attention to seniors who are at risk of experiencing this dangerous medical condition. In addition, controlling high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol levels is vital in preventing stroke, especially among African Americans. Continue reading for more information.

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Rockville Seniors: The Benefits of Staying Active

Comfort Home Care

At Comfort Home Care, we are here to help your senior. We provide a wide range of senior home care services throughout Rockville, including fall prevention, dementia, Alzheimer’s care, and assistance with the activities of daily living. 5 Benefits of Staying Active. 5 Benefits of Staying Active.

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The Role of Adaptive Sports in Holistic Nursing Care

Daily Nurse

It helps with weight management, bone and muscle strength, and reducing the risk for chronic health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, but it can also boost our brain function and has psychosocial benefits. Home healthcare nursing is a collaborative team approach to patient care.

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Digital Matrons leading the way with Digital technologies

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog comes from Nikki McNulty and Candice McGrane, Digital Matrons at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Nikki is a senior Midwife, of 15 years and was a Specialist Digital Midwife before her promotion. Most recently becoming a Modern Matron within Diabetes, Endocrine and Dermatology in 2018.

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