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
By Nurse Next Door February 13, 2026
Do you know that up to 1 million people in the US are living with an ostomy? An ostomy is an opening in your body – apart from the normal Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 12, 2026
According to Harvard Health, two out of every three seniors in the US need assistance with one or more daily activities, such as personal hygiene, getting dressed, cooking, or maintaining Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 9, 2026
Over 24 million family caregivers are supporting seniors in the US. Many families struggle with the decision of whether or not to start home care for their senior loved one. Read More
By Nurse Next Door February 5, 2026
Currently, 7.1 million Americans struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. That number will nearly double within a generation. The likelihood of dementia increases as we age. After Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 29, 2026
In the US, 3% of seniors have open wounds. Sometimes your loved one gets a small scrape, and you take care of it with a quick clean and a small Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 28, 2026
Aggressive behaviors are common in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, affecting the quality of life and well-being of both the patient and family caregivers. During the course of their illness, around Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 28, 2026
The 5-year mortality rate for seniors with chronic wounds is 31%, which is almost the same as that for seniors with cancer. Aging skin has a different way of dealing Read More
By Nurse Next Door January 26, 2026
Around 80% of seniors in the US are living with some type of chronic health issue. These health conditions often make IV infusion therapy unavoidable for them. However, before opting Read More
