Providing Basic Care
The following caregiver videos are taken from YouTube. These videos are just a sample of what is available, but they
The following caregiver videos are taken from YouTube. These are just a sample of what is available there but they
Types of Ostomies When many people hear “ostomy,” they immediately think of colostomy. However, there are many types of ostomies,
Learning How to Do a Health Assessment When I worked as a home health nurse and received a new patient
Did I Mean What I Said or Say What I Meant? When two people have a conversation, both come with
Hands are a Lethal Weapon Taking the time to wash your hands is the #1 defensive action to prevent infection.
Sometimes Sterile Technique is Preferred Using a clean technique works for most procedures you perform at home. However, specific jobs
Moving Joints Through Their Full Range-of-Motion What are range-of-motion exercises? Just what they say. Moving each joint in every direction
Having the right equipment makes all the difference in how well you function. Purchasing mobility equipment is like buying a
Changing an Ostomy Appliance Steps To Follow to Change an Appliance Wash hands, put on gloves, gather equipment and supplies,
Three Ways to Perform Surgery The most common type of feeding tube is the gastrostomy (G) tube. A surgeon places
Inserting an NG Tube Help your family member to sit up or raise the head of their bed to at
