By Nurse Next Door April 29, 2026
During the healing process, after an injury or surgery, nutrients play a significant role in helping your body heal quickly. For example, one study found that approximately 27% of outpatients Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 24, 2026
Approximately 5% of the US population experiences seasonal depression every year. Sometimes the first sign of seasonal depression is your loved one’s unusual silence. Your mother may stop calling her Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 23, 2026
Many seniors struggle with managing a healthy, nutrient-rich diet, and in some cases, they may not consume enough food during the day. Approximately 50%of seniors suffer from malnutrition in the Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 21, 2026
Do you know that adults should not consume more than 2,300 mg of sodium daily, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of salt? If you want to help your parents Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 20, 2026
Do you know that a healthy, well-balanced diet can reduce the chances of dementia, particularly in seniors? If you’re already cautious about what you eat, you may be familiar with Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 15, 2026
Although strokes can and do occur at every age, 62% of those who are hospitalized due to stroke are 65 years old or older. This is a direct risk to Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 13, 2026
Do you know that 3% of all open wound cases occur among seniors in the US? Inadequate or improper treatment often leads to serious health complications, including infections, hospitalizations, and Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 8, 2026
When you think about personal hygiene, it’s a lot more than physical appearance and making a good impression, especially when it comes to elderly care. There are many reasons why Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 6, 2026
Do you know that approximately 90,000 people in the US are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year? Not only is this neurodegenerative disease disabling, but it’s also incurable. In this Read More
By Nurse Next Door April 1, 2026
For many seniors and their families, the realities of getting older often mean that they need to accept professional support. But the type of care they need can vary, depending Read More
