Providing Basic Care

Abnormal Breath Sounds Noisy Breathing Normal breathing is quiet. When breathing is noisy, it’s considered an abnormal breath sound and

Using Proper Body Mechanics Knowing and using proper body mechanics helps you avoid hurting yourself. Without them, one wrong move

Immobility – It’s a Big Deal for Lots of Reasons The human body works best when it’s in motion. In

How to Prevent Spreading Infections by Touching (Contact) an Object Directly or Indirectly Many infections spread through direct contact (touching

Performing chest percussion to help stimulate removal of secretions.

Preventing Skin Breakdown If your family member is immobile, they are at risk of developing skin breakdown. Learn the warning

Recognizing Skin Breakdown When Something Doesn’t Look Right, What Does It Mean? When the Skin Changes Color, What happens? When

Anatomy of the normal respiratory system

Normal Respiratory Function To recognize when something isn’t working right, you need to know what it looks like when working

Caregiver Training Videos – Links to YouTube People learn in many different ways, but viewing the performance of a task

Oxygen concentrator and nasal cannula

Oxygen Therapy It may surprise you to know that oxygen is a regulated drug. Like all other medications, it has

Helpful Ostomy Training Videos from YouTube Blockages and Obstructions produced by Armando Hasudungan You’ll likely be told to avoid blockages

Caregivers have many types of products available to use in the prevention of skin breakdown. Talk to a healthcare professional about what is the best choice.

Healing Skin Breakdown Healing Skin Breakdown Quickly Before It Gets Worse Is Essential Healing skin breakdown quickly and successfully is

"Immobility" challenges present major huddles for caregivers whose vehicles are not designed for transferring someone from a low-sitting car seat to a wheelchair.

Living with Mobility Challenges My husband has primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Though he can move both arms and legs,

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