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We all know that spending time in nature can be relaxing and rejuvenating, but did you know that it can also positively impact your brain function? I’ve personally found that just being outside makes me feel more productive each day. For example, on occasion I’ll go surfing and sometimes there just aren’t any waves to […]

Until now, screening for dementia has been harder than ever. If you have a mild cognitive defecit, it’s usually hard to find a general practitioner that will spend the time to do a thorough screening. You can see a neurologist, but that can take months, and a thorough cognitive screening may not be done on

Knee surgeries can be painful and it’s hard to pinpoint recovery times because everyone is different. In general most people can be expect to be walking and transferring to a toilet within a few days.  It’s important to get back on your feet as soon as you can, but there are things you’ll need to

Getting out of bed with a pelvic fracture can be extremely painful and difficult.  The easiest way to get out of bed after a pelvic fracture is by rolling to the unaffected side and using a rail to push up.  But in most cases, a recliner chair is preferred for the first few weeks.  In

One of the biggest challenges patients and caregivers face after rib fractures is getting out of bed, because of the pain they experience.  The easiest way to get out of bed with broken ribs is to avoid torsional (twist) movement and rolling to the strong side. In this article, I’ll share a few ways to

Pusher syndrome can be challenging to treat, and it can put you or a caregiver at risk when not treated properly. Pusher syndrome is best treated when patients learn their perception of upright is incorrect, understand the muscles involved to correct posture, and maintain the position for meaningful activities. In this article, I discuss tips

One challenge I’ve found with ostomy care is the foul odor associated with it. You may have noticed the unpleasant smell when walking into a room with a patient who has an ostomy bag. Over time, they may not be aware of the smell and become oblivious to it. Some ostomy bags have filters to

When people ask you if you enjoy your job, do you tell them the truth? Let’s face it, most of us don’t enjoy our jobs, and it’s not always easy to find a better one. Most jobs aren’t interesting because they’re not meaningful. When a job is interesting and engaging, you’re more likely to enjoy

Bedrest orders or often specified by a physician if a patient is required to stay in bed for a length of time.  The physician may indicate a length of time for bedrest and these orders may be removed after the doctor has been consulted.  Sometimes bedrest orders are automated after a procedure and are not

One of the biggest challenges patients and caregivers face after hip surgery is getting out of bed, because of the level of assistance needed to help these patients. The easiest way to get ouf of bed after hip surgery is by using pillows and sheets to increase lift to a greater surface area.  For bariatric