PEG Tube Site Care: With or Without Gauze?
Gauze or no gauze around the PEG tube? Why families add it, why it can cause problems once the stoma has healed, and the usual daily routine.
Elderly Care
PEG Tube Hygiene: Treat It Like a Spoon, Not a Diaper
Would you keep a spoon in a diaper? Why the PEG tube belongs above the belly button, and the right order for tube care and diaper care.
PEG Tube Pulled Out or Fell Out? What to Do Next
A running pump doesn’t prove the tube is in. How to prevent a PEG tube coming out, how to be ready, and what to do if it happens.
Blocked PEG Tube: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
A blocked PEG tube starts silently at night and usually shows in the morning. A real case, the warning signs and the steps our nurses use.
When to See a Geriatrician: 7 Signs Your Parent Needs a Specialist
Seven signs your parent may need a geriatric specialist, and how a doctor at home supports elderly home care.
Diapers or Catheter for Elderly Parents: Which Is Better in Home Care?
Why a catheter isn’t the easy option for a bedbound parent, and how pads, skin care and repositioning keep them safe.
Manage Medications in Home Care Like a CEO
How one patient on 40 medicines found what was upsetting his stomach, and how families can manage medications the same way.
Over-the-Counter Medications in the Elderly: What Families Miss
Why sleep aids, painkillers and cold remedies need extra care in older adults, and how to check them safely at home.
Aspiration Pneumonia: Treat the Cause, Not Just the Infection
“Meet my patient. His name is MM, he is 90 years old, and three months ago he was walking. I know he looks like an inactive elderly man lying on this stretcher, but a decline this fast is not normal. We need to help him, and we need to find the cause.” My name is … Read more
Geriatrics and Dementia: Home Care Needs
Geriatrics Dementia bring healthcare needs that are very different from those of younger adults. As the body changes over time, older adults need care that is patient, focused, and tailored to them. Medications prescribed for chronic illnesses can also cause significant changes in an elderly person’s overall health. Elderly patients, especially those living with dementia, … Read more
