By Nurse Next Door October 31, 2025
Falls are one of the biggest risks faced by people with dementia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that falls send around 3 million seniors to the Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 28, 2025
Do you know that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s also the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaint. The highest Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 27, 2025
Do you know that shoulder pain is one of the most common physical ailments in the United States? According to the Harvard Health Publishing, it is estimated that as many Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 24, 2025
Healthcare is no longer limited to hospitals and clinics. Now, providers can meet your healthcare needs where you feel most comfortable – in your home. One of the fastest-growing home Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 23, 2025
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans every day. According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 4 adults suffers from chronic pain. For many people, pain doesn’t just affect the body Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 21, 2025
Around 1 million Americans live with faecal or urinary diversions. In this surgery, an opening is created in your body for the excretion of waste like stool, urine, or gas. Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 20, 2025
Around 2.5 million Americans develop hospital-acquired pressure ulcers or bedsores every year. The pain caused by these ulcers is severe and their healing process can be very prolonged. Most of Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 17, 2025
Around 70 hip fractures occur every minute in individuals over the age of 55, according to statistics published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation. Besides this, 1 in every 3 women Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 17, 2025
According to Statista, more than half of Americans are taking prescribed drugs daily. For seniors, that number increases to 9 out of 10. However, many seniors face issues like medication Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 15, 2025
In the US, more than 130,000 intestinal stomas are created every year. This procedure becomes necessary in many conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. It is often a Read More
