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
By Nurse Next Door October 14, 2025
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2.5% of the American population is suffering from some type of a chronic wound. A chronic wound is one that doesn’t heal Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 7, 2025
Do you know that sciatica mostly affects people who are 30 to 50 years old? Sciatica is more than just pain. It steals away the comfort and daily habits that Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 3, 2025
Sciatica has a way of sneaking up on people and taking over their lives. One day, your loved one feels fine and the next, even basic things such as getting Read More
By Nurse Next Door October 2, 2025
Many of us are walking around with nutritional deficiencies without realizing it. We often face chronic pain and lethargy without understanding that it may be linked with our diet, which Read More
By Nurse Next Door September 23, 2025
Do you know that the US faces 10.5 million cases of chronic wounds every year? Without proper wound care, patients can experience slow healing, infections, hospitalizations, and serious health complications. Read More
By Nurse Next Door September 19, 2025
Do you know over 38 million Americans currently live with diabetes and the risk increases as we age? One of the lesser-known – but very serious – complications of diabetes Read More
By Nurse Next Door September 2, 2025
According to a recent study, 95% of seniors who participated in the survey preferred to remain at home, citing concerns about the loss of independence and the quality of care Read More
