Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 In the medical field, waste management is very important not only for you and your patient, but for other people and the environment. As a caregiver, you should know what goes where. Click here to download and print a list of items and … Read more
Contributing Author: Elena Stefan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Depression. It’s astoundingly common in the US. According to Mental Health America, major depression affects as many as 21 million American adults each year. With this being the case, it will come as … Read more
Approved by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Table of Contents Essential Strategies for Mental Wellness During Long-Term Illness Understanding Your Long-Term Illness Tying Together Physical Health and Mental Well-being The Imperative of Mental Wellness During Your Long-Term Illness Journey Embracing the Strategies for Maintaining Your Mental Wellness Learning from Case … Read more
Contributing Author: Faye Galicia Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 When I was only 20 years old I began my first job as a personal caregiver in the home caring for three children. As if this wasn’t difficult enough, I simultaneously attended my … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 This may sound like a simple question but it is surprisingly complex. The term caregiver has been used to describe a variety of different people ranging from family members who care for their loved ones to healthcare workers in the medical field. But … Read more
Contributing Author: Elena Stefan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 As a student, between your schoolwork, social life, romantic life, family commitments, part-time jobs, and hobbies, it can seem almost impossible to maintain your health and mental well-being. However, with a couple of … Read more
Contributing Author: Maricris Tamondong Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Being confined to a wheelchair has its discomforts especially for seniors. Having to sit all day in the same position causes serious health threats as well as fatigue, discomfort, and often bad posture. It … Read more
Contributing Author: Elena Stefan Guest Article | Published on Caregiverology.com Published by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Supporting children is essential for the foundation of any family. The key is to understand the necessary steps to support children, which are often mistaken for basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more
Written by Derek Tanner, RN Registered Nurse | Healthcare Experience Since 2009 Despite its name, a surgical mask is worn in a lot more situations other than while giving surgery. If your patient is on isolation precautions, depending on the type they are on, you may be required to wear one when you partake in … Read more