As age, physical changes, health conditions, and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions, make falls more likely. In fact, falls are one of the leading causes of injury among the elderly. To a large extent, they can be prevented, as long as we know the risk factors of the patient. A protocol is…
Older adults are exposed to biological, psychological, and social factors that affect their mental health. Mental health problems often go unnoticed, are not diagnosed or treated, so the training of professionals in this area is essential. Prevention of mental illness and addictions: 1. Develop specific protocols to identify early those people who are at risk…
Long-term care services are, as their name indicates, home care that is requested for a period equal to or greater than 6 uninterrupted months, this service is generally required by seniors, people who have been disabled by some disability or because for medical reasons they need assistance in their daily care. This is a well-known…
Personal care is a very important health issue and it is even more important when it comes to aging people, because improper personal care can put their health at risk and cause serious damage. It is also important to bear in mind that we all have the right to grow old with respect and dignity;…
Home Health Care Services are the backbone of our support system. Happy Life Home Health Agency clients include the elderly and people with disabilities, who need health care services due to a debilitating physical or cognitive condition, chronic illness, and other temporary or long-term conditions. Although each client is different, they all receive Happy Life…