The following information is courtesy of The National Aging Institute People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters such as severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s, whose impairments in memory and [...]
Good nutrition is critical to overall health. Unfortunately, many older adults are at risk for poor nutrition. Malnutrition is often the result of a combination of physical, social and psychological issues. Older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s often experience a decrease in appetite. Other health factors that influence a loss of appetite include: chronic illness, [...]
What is pneumonia? The Mayo Clinic defines pneumonia as, “an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia”. [...]
Coping with heat is an important part of managing diabetes. Those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are prone to health issues on hot days. The heat can impair their ability to adjust to outdoor temperatures which can cause a dangerous increase in body temperature. 60 to 70 percent of Americans with diabetes have [...]
Kidneys are important organs that filter waste products, excess water and other impurities out of the blood. They are the size of a fist and located at the bottom of the rib cage on either side of the spine. Kidneys remove waste from your blood through urine. 59% of Americans will at some point have [...]
Home care is a sensitive subject that will take multiple conversations. The initial conversation should be focused on your loved one. Ask them about their wishes and if they wish to stay in their home. While it is important to be honest it is equally important to be mindful of your parent’s feelings. Home care [...]
Did you know that UV rays can damage skin in as little as 15 minutes? It is important to protect skin and prevent heat stroke when being in the sun for long periods of time. The elderly are one the most susceptible groups to heat stroke. The symptoms of heat stroke are: headache, dizziness, disorientation [...]
We have been privileged to meet and work with Onyx Home Care, owned and operated by Mike and Colleen McGrew. I was given their name by another community agency and considered that referral a gift from heaven. My story illustrates what great people the agency employs and how they helped me and my family. Six [...]
May 6th to May 12th is National Nurses Week. Onyx Home Care nurses provide families with support and peace of mind. We would like to introduce you to OHC nurse, Susan Richmond. Where are you from? I am from Yonkers, New York. Tell us a fun fact about you. I love to make people laugh. [...]
National Nurses Week National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, [...]
