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Neha Sinha, a clinical psychologist by training shares her views on caregiving in Dementia, the effects of longtime caregiving on a person, how to keep his balance in tact and also avoid an early burnout.  ‘Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible’ ~ Tia Walker Caregiving in Dementia Caring for people with dementia is in many ways more challenging than looking after somebody with a physical condition. This is because when you look after someone with dementia…

Do you sometimes get sudden cramps in your calf or toe muscles? Dr. Shital Raval explains the causes and tips to get rid of leg cramps and to prevent them  Leg cramps or Charley horse (term used mainly in Canada and the US) is a common but harmless condition experienced by most individuals. These are sudden painful contractions of the leg muscles often in the calf area. They can last for seconds to a few minutes and rarely last more than 10 minutes. हिंदी में पढ़ें: पैर में ऐंठन -…

No matter how stressful your caregiving responsibilities,  Smriti Sawhney, an experienced Clinical Psychologist, recommends some things that you can do to ease your stress levels, regain your balance, and start to feel positive and hopeful again.  Especially targeted towards Elderly Caregivers. My mom has not been keeping well for some years now. She has osteoarthritis which is gradually becoming more disabling for her. She is one of the most courageous women I have met who has braved…

On World Lung Cancer Day, consultant respirologist at Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital Dr Lancelot Pinto highlights 10 common symptoms of lung cancer. Lung cancer accounts for about 13 per cent of all new cancers in India, with smoking being by far the leading cause of the disease. Individuals who currently smoke, or have smoked in the past, those who have a family history of lung cancers, and those who have been exposed at work to asbestos are at a particularly high risk for lung cancer, compared to…

A bedridden patient becomes vulnerable to various health complications like painful bed sores, circulation and respiratory problems, depression and contractures, due to lack of activity for long periods. Usha Ravi suggests steps to ensure proper nursing and caring for your loved one confined to the bed. There are a host of challenges which arise if one is confined to bed because of sickness, disability or frail age. The burden is felt not only by the individual but also by the carers.  It…

Dr Shruti Mohanka, OBGYN and Fertility expert at Global Hospital in Mumbai, clears our doubts about various pregnancy delivery methods available to women and the benefits and risks of each In the past decade, there have been a growing incidence of C-section deliveries in India, especially in the urban areas. In a socially complex culture such as India, the spouse, relatives, and the doctor’s opinion are held more highly than the patient’s. This results in lack of authority or consent of…

Practical Tips on how to handle Dehydration among people with Parkinson's. And 6 Healthy Eating Tips. DEHYDRATION Dehydration, or loss of balance of bodily fluids, is a problem commonly faced by PwPs, but is often mistaken for other symptoms of the disease, because it tends to cause dizziness, weakness, constipation etc.” Dehydration is common amongst PwPs, due to the following reasons: Due to specific symptoms of PD, such as urinary frequency, swallowing difficulties, slowness & rigidity…

And what you can do to help  Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide with more than 350 million sufferers, according to the World Health Organisation. The number is growing in all age groups in every community, and with many young people falling prey to depression.   Depression is not just about feeling sad or down. It disrupts different aspects of life – from working to eating, sleeping and socialising – and it can manifest in different…

Dr Amoha Bhatia, a cosmetic surgeon from New Delhi answers a few of our queries on baldness and hair loss. How much hair loss per day is normal? About 25-100 hair falling each day is normal. This happens because hair roots undergo 3 phases which are Anagen Phase (Growth phase), Catagen Phase (Intermediate phase) and Telogen Phase. 90% of all roots stay in anaphase phase and 10% of roots are in catagen and telogen phase. Anagen phase lasts for 3-5 years. In this phase roots are healthiest and…