By Nurse Next Door March 13, 2026
It’s estimated that up to 1 million people in the US may be living with an ostomy. It is a surgically created opening in the body, usually somewhere along the Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 12, 2026
Out of every 6 Medicare beneficiaries in the US, 1 patient experiences a chronic wound. Seniors are more vulnerable because they have so many chronic medical conditions. They suffer from Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 10, 2026
Do you know that approximately 63 million family caregivers are providing care for their loved ones? But as rewarding and meaningful as that is, it comes with significant challenges. Caregivers Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 9, 2026
Chronic wounds are not minor cuts or injuries that heal within a few weeks, and they affect over 10 million Medicare beneficiaries in the US. You call a wound chronic Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 6, 2026
Approximately 16 million seniors in the US have age-associated memory impairment, and around 1% of them develop dementia every year. Research indicates that cognitive stimulation can reduce memory problems faced Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 2, 2026
Long gone are the days when IV infusion could only be administered at a hospital or clinic. Today, your loved one can safely undergo various types of IV therapies at Read More
By Nurse Next Door March 2, 2026
Do you know that 42% of people in the US are likely to develop dementia after they are 55 years old? Alzheimer’s disease affects many aspects of our lives, including Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 26, 2026
Getting older often means dealing with chronic conditions and accompanying pain. One of the best ways that seniors can deal with these issues, improve their mobility, and maintain their independence Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 19, 2026
By 2035, seniors will outnumber children for the first time in US history. With an increasing number of seniors, the demand for in-home care is also growing, leading many families Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 17, 2026
Some days feel heavier than others. You wake up tired. Your mouth feels dry. It feels like you can’t process anything properly. Even standing up feels like more effort than Read More
