Neurologic recovery is a lengthy process that demands a suitable environment and sufficient time. After a stroke or another brain injury, the house needs to
Safety depends on stability. In a medical setting, a rolling bed is a hazard. Most people assume a locked wheel is a stationary wheel. However,
Shaping the home into a healing environment takes some planning and the right tools. The most common starting point for families is a standard bedroom.
But wheeling medical equipment into a home is not without its intrusiveness. A home must be a haven, not an antiseptic clinical facility. But for
The burden of becoming an educator in your home is daunting. You probably don’t have a medical degree. Now, though, you need to teach others
Getting a loved one discharged from the clinical setting is a huge achievement. It indicates a move toward comfort and personal healing. But the change
Back pain can feel like an unwanted houseguest who refuses to go home. For people who spend many hours in bed, finding comfort is always
Hidden risks of high-dependency care Inches Shearing can happen anywhere, anytime. When a patient starts sliding down in bed, the skin does not move but rather
