Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia (NHAP) in the Elderly
Pneumonia is the medical term for lung inflammation which is almost always due to an infection. It can affect any person but due to the way and surroundings in which it develops and spreads, several...
View ArticleScabies in the Elderly – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The elderly may be in situations that place them at risk of infestation with certain surface parasites as is the case in scabies. It was previously thought to be a skin disease associated with poor...
View ArticleInstitutionalizing the Elderly – Reasons, Advantages and Disadvantages
The decision to institutionalize a parent, grandparent or other elderly relative is not an easy undertaking. There should be agreement between the caregiver and senior that it is the right decision for...
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