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    A place where Caregivers come together to share common experiences, challenges,and resources. 

    Caregivers are truly experts in patient management and can help each other because of their intensive experience in patient care at home. Caregivers can ask questions to others on this forum going through a similar caregiving experiences. They can start topics and discuss things like ways to manage daily tasks, where to find doctors, nurses, and other health services, how they manage stress, and any other topics related to caring for their loved one and for themselves. It is a great place for Caregivers to come and chat about the issues that affect them on a day to day basis and take time to focus on their own needs and health.

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  • Stock pic of feeding tubes with text overlay on blue strip About Medical Nutrition
    How To Handle Clinical Nutrition Safely At Home
    Malnutrition is seen in patients who have chronic or critical illness due to hospitalisations and post-surgical procedures. Enteral and parenteral are two of types of clinical nutrition prescribed by physicians. Dr. Shital Raval Patel unpacks this topic so we can understand the role of clinical nutrition, the types and how to handle these at home keeping patient safety front and centre What is clinical nutrition? The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism defines clinical…
  • Stock pic of medicines and the text overlay on blue strip Self-Medication Can Cause Harm
    क्या आपको बिना डॉक्टर के पर्चे के ये दवाएँ खरीदनी चाहिए?
    हम ऐसे युग में जी रहे हैं जहाँ हर कोई आसानी से चिकित्सा संबंधी जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकता है और सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन एक आसान विकल्प लग सकता है। हम शायद डॉक्टर और अन्य स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों से सलाह लेने की समझदारी को भूल जाते हैं। इस लेख में हम बिना नुस्खे के दवाएं लेने (स्व-चिकित्सा, सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन) के जोखिमों के बारे में चर्चा कर रहे हैं, और ऐसी दवाओं के शरीर के विभिन्न अंगों पर होने वाले असर को साझा करते हैं।  जब हम डॉक्टर से सलाह लेते हैं तो डॉक्टर हमारे केस को अच्छी तरह से समझने के बाद दवा का…
  • A woman doctor in blue scrubs discussing with an older woman with the text overlay on a blue strip Preparing for a second opinion
    दूसरी राय (सेकंड ओपीन्यन) के लिए तैयारी कैसे करें
    गंभीर बीमारी के निदान के बाद लोग अकसर किसी अन्य चिकित्सक से निदान और उपचार की पुष्टि के लिए दूसरी राय (सेकंड ओपीन्यन) चाहते हैं। पर यह दूसरी राय क्या है? किसी को दूसरी राय कब लेनी चाहिए और प्रभावी दूसरी राय के लिए कैसे तैयार होना चाहिए? इस जानकारीपूर्ण लेख में हम दूसरी राय के महत्वपूर्ण विषय पर, और इस से संबंधित पहलुओं पर चर्चा करते हैं। दूसरी राय का क्या मतलब है? दूसरी राय लेने का मतलब है कि अपने डॉक्टर से प्राथमिक परामर्श के बाद किसी अन्य विशेषज्ञ/ डॉक्टर से राय लेना, ताकि उपचार के लिए सबसे…
  • A woman doctor in blue scrubs discussing with an older woman with the text overlay on a blue strip Preparing for a second opinion
    How To Prepare For A Second Opinion
    People often want a second opinion. But what is a second opinion? When should one get a second opinion and how to prepare for an effective second opinion. We unpack these questions and more in this informative article on the important topic of second opinion. What does a second opinion mean?  A second opinion simply means seeking an opinion following a primary consultation with your doctor with another specialist/doctor to help in making the best choice for the patient. It is usually…
  • Stock pic of medicines and the text overlay on blue strip Self-Medication Can Cause Harm
    Should You Purchase These Drugs Without A Prescription?
    We live in an era of easy access where everyone can access medical information and self-medication can seem like an easy option. It is easy to forget the wisdom of seeking professional help. Here we unpack the risks of self-medication and how they impact different organs.  A doctor prescribes medication after a detailed consultation with a patient. A consultation includes a detailed medical history (both present and past), a physical examination and lab tests to make a diagnosis. Based on…
  • Stock pic that show vaccine supplies syringe, bottlesm a red ribbon and text immunisation for all ages
    Lifetime Immunization - Vaccines Recommended For Adult
    Vaccines don't stop after childhood. Immunisation and vaccinations help us fight infections. The immune system of persons with chronic conditions and the elderly are compromised and hence it is recommended for them to vaccinate themselves. Some vaccines like HPV vaccine also prevent cancers. Read all about immunisations and talk to your physician about these. How your body fights infections-role of antibodies The immune system protects you from illness and infection. When bacteria or viruses…
  • आपातकाल के लिए तैयार रहें
    टॉप 7 इमरजेंसी की स्थितियों के बारे में आवश्यक जानकारी
    मेडिकल इमरजेंसी (आपातकालीन स्थिति) कभी भी, किसी भी समय हो सकती है और हमें तुरंत जोखिम में डाल देती हैं। इस लेख में देखें कि ऐसी सात शीर्ष इमरजेंसी के बारे में आपको क्या जानना चाहिए और जानें कि इन्हें बिगड़ने से रोकने के लिए आपको तुरंत क्या करना चाहिए। 1. दिल का दौरा (हार्ट अटैक) सबसे आम और जान को खतरे में डालने वाली इमरजेंसी में से एक है - दिल का दौरा (हार्ट अटैक)। इसे चिकित्सकीय भाषा में मायोकार्डियल इन्फ्रक्शन (एमआई) कहते हैं। तत्काल कार्रवाई से हम हार्ट अटैक के केस में जीवन बचा सकते हैं और इस…
  • A person calling emergency services and the text Be Prepared For Emergencies
    Top 7 Emergencies Everyone Should Know About
    Medical emergencies work on their own timeline. They do not discriminate and when the time comes, time is of essence. Here are the top 7 emergencies everyone should know about and what you should do immediately.    HEART ATTACK One of the most life threatening and commonly encountered emergencies is heart attacks or in medical terms Myocardial Infarction (MI). Immediate action can change the outcome and save lives. What to expect: A heart attack occurs when the plaque mostly made of…
  • Image of a patient's hand being held by someone and text overlay What is Palliative Care
    Palliative Care - Benefits and Misconceptions
    Dr. Seema R Rao of Karunashraya explains palliative care, addresses the myths and misconceptions around it and highlights its importance for better quality of life of patients. What is Palliative Care? In India, more and more people are suffering from serious illnesses like cancer, heart diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, AIDS, stroke, organ failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and neurological diseases. Physical issues like pain, shortness of breath, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue,…
  • 50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल करने वाली महिला से कुछ सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल कर्ता से सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    वीना शील भटनागर, 80, अर्थशास्त्र की लेक्चरर रह चुकी हैं। वे अपने परिवार के सदस्यों की पचास साल से अधिक समय तक लगातार देखभाल करती रही हैं। उन्होंने जिन प्रियजनों की देखभाल की है, उस श्रंखला में अंत में उनके दिवंगत पति विजय शील भटनागर थे, जिन्हें पार्किंसंस रोग था। यहां वे देखभाल करने की इस लंबी यात्रा के बारे में बात करती हैं और अपनी सीख साझा करती हैं। 1963 में 22 साल की उम्र में मेरी शादी हुई, और उसके तुरंत बाद मैं एक देखभाल कर्ता बन गई। तब से मेरी देखभाल करने की यात्रा 50+ साल से नॉनस्टॉप चलती…
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Question received from a caregiver: My mother in law is 69 yrs old. Just started using adult diapers (L/XL Premium pullups by Dignity). She is also going through treatment for kidney disease (not on dialysis) and have many health complications. She…
RESEARCH ON MALE CAREGIVING EXPERIENCES
Hello everyone! My name is Chandrima Das, and I am currently pursuing my masters in Applied Psychology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. This message concerns my dissertation which is an essential part of my coursework. For my…
Home needed for 78 year old with schizophrenia in Mumbai
Request received. Any inputs welcome: I need to find a suitable home for caregiving to my uncle. He is 78 yrs old and a schizophrenic. He is in #Mumbai. We have tried to keep him in old age homes, but due to his behavioural problems it didn't work…
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AIIMS to provide End of Life Care to terminally ill non cancer patients too
Delhi: AIIMS has decided to provide to end-of-life care (EOLC) that attempts to reduce the suffering of terminally ill patients and to ensure dignified death for non-cancer patients. They are currently working on the details. This is a welcome move…
Destined to Hell- Caregivers of violent Schizophrenics
My 79 yrs old father is a patient of schizophrenia for ages now and had stopped taking treatment after 2013. he claims he is absolutely sane and everybody around if conspiring against him and gets physically aggressive. Even though a senior citizen…
Query regarding a patient
Haii,My name is Godwin staff nurse currently am looking aft one patient who was affected with brain stroke before 2 years and comparing to past year he improved lot but he is having trecostomy so quit offen he affected by infection can you suggest…
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