Supporting breathlessness in people at the end of life
Becoming out of breath can be normal. It is how the body responds to requiring more oxygen, for example, when… View Article
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Managerial Oversight for Care Home Managers
Care Home Managers require constant oversight of the home. They must also conduct high-level analyses to mitigate potential risks and… View Article
READ MOREIDDSI Framework for Dysphagia Management
IDDSI have developed an international standardised framework for people with dysphagia who require texture modified food and thickened fluids. The… View Article
READ MOREDysphagia
Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Dysphagia (swallowing disorder) affects approximately 8% of the general population…. View Article
READ MOREMalnutrition
In the UK over 3 million adults are malnourished.Over 30% of adults admitted to the hospital are malnourished. This figure… View Article
READ MOREType Two Diabetes: A Growing Health Risk
According to the organisation Diabetes UK, more people than ever are at risk of Type Two Diabetes. Currently, numbers stand… View Article
READ MORESyringe Drivers Part Two: Infusion and Documentation
The siting, infusion and monitoring of syringe drivers. Siting the needle It is important to refer to your local area’s… View Article
READ MORESyringe Driver Uses: Advantages and Disadvantages
What is a syringe driver? A syringe driver is a small battery operated pump designed to deliver medication sub cutaneously… View Article
READ MOREJohn’s Campaign. Change for those with Dementia
Back in November at the Care England Conference we met Julia Jones, co-founder of John’s campaign. At AutumnCare we feel… View Article
READ MOREStoma Care Part Two: Dietary Advice and Appliances
Stoma Care Part Two with Claire Bailey. Dietary advice for Ostomies To thicken the faeces try to eat more: Banana,… View Article
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