Safety device for a medical apparatus A system for anchoring a catheter to the body of an individual is disclosed, which includes a device-grasping means and an anchoring means. The device-grasping means includes a housing in which a catheter or other medical device can be s... Lerman, Benj...
providing a safe environment is a challenge for families and health professionals caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease. 1 The progressive loss of memory, judgment, and motor functions may lead to hazardous behavior, resulting in accidents or injuries. Caregivers often ask for advice about ho...
Elderly people can take too much medicine or accidentally take a poisonous substance if confused. For safety reasons a caregiver should remove any toxic substances from the home. Getting the furnace checked before turning on for the winter and installing a carbon monoxide alarm is a great guard a...
ThomasReedandLaurieJ.SDOSGeriatric NursingH. W. Lach, A. T. Reed, L. J. Smith, and D. B. Carr, "Alzheimer's disease: assessing safety problems in the home: while many caregivers are practicing some form of safety precautions, they may not be aware of all of their options or the ...
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's can be rewarding—and stressful. Follow these home safety tips to help keep your loved one out of harm's way.
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Using a robot for conversation or companionship was not seen as useful: You know that it’s automated. You know it is not a person. It’s like talking to a machine on Telstra, you know they are not listening to you. (Female, Port Pirie) The two exceptions were for dementia patients,...
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