Keep the person close to you during the transfer to increase stability. Ease him or her to the closest surface, such as the bed or chair, if he or she starts to fall. How tall and heavy is the person? You may need to adjust the height of the equipment or get special devices for ...
Head-of-bed (HOB) elevation is a common clinical practice in hospitals causing the patient's body to slide down in bed because of gravity. This migration effect likely results in tissue shearing between the sacrum and the support surface, which increases the risk for pressure injuries. StayIn...
Meditation is an ancient practice allowing us to better connect with our minds and bodies. At its core, meditation gives you methods to train your attention and achieve a heightened sense of awareness. It’s also used to help relax and calm your mind and body. While mindfulness has become a...
Be patient—there’s still time. When Do Infants Roll from Tummy to Back? You can’t predict when your baby will start rolling over as this varies from child to child; however, most babies will roll over from belly to back first, before rolling from back to belly. Here’s why: ...
Thankfully, there are practical ways to put your mind to bed when thoughts are racing. Here are 8 tips to help you go back to sleep 1. Don’t look at the clock. When you get tired of staring at the ceiling or switching sleep positions, it’s tempting to take a peek at the time...
If you haven't been sleeping well and want to try a new position to see if it helps, be patient. A habit like that can take a while to change, especially if you've been hitting the sack the same way for years. Get a new supportive mattress if you want to sleep on your back, ...
Whether it is due to a busy schedule or lack of motivation, taking care of ourselves can sometimes fall by the wayside. But fear not, because today we are sharing our top suggestions on how to get back on a healthy life road. From small changes that can make a big impact to ...
Regardless of your personality type, however, if you happen to find yourself struggling to get over a heartbreak, I am here to remind you to give yourself some grace. Moving on after a breakup is really hard! It can seem like a constant battle between your head and your heart. It might...
after lying awake for an hour,I’d get out of bed,dress and drive to thehospital to see the patient myself.It was the only was I could find the peaceof mind I needed to relax.Now,in the last month of my residency,sleepingwas no longer a problem.There were still situations in ...
It's an honor to be here. Dr. Robert Rountree Terrific. Let's get into the main discussion for this week, which is really pertinent to your background, a deep dive into the world of sleep. Just to borrow the title of Matthew Walker's book, why do we sleep? What do you think, ...