Dementia is a general term that refers to a serious loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning and communicating. (De means from. Mentia means mind.) Symptoms of Alzheimer's … [Read more...]
Week 6 Journal Entry #2: Nutritional Needs
Journal Topic and Instruction People who have difficulty in eating they need help so that they can be fed. Otherwise, they might not be able get the nutrition that they need to maintain their … [Read more...]
Week 6 Journal Entry #1: Caring for a Dying Patient
Journal Topic and Instruction The topic that was given to us by our nursing assistant online class teacher is about: "Caring for a Dying Patient." I will be writing about my dear husband's … [Read more...]
Week 5 Skill Scenario #2: Nutrition and Diabetic Wound Healing
If you work as a home health aide your job includes many things. You may be responsible in preparing healthy food for your client. You need to be knowledgeable in choosing nutritious food so that … [Read more...]
Week 5 Skill Scenario #1: Assisting with Urinary & Bowel Elimination
Patients or nursing home residents who have indwelling catheter need a lot of extra care from the nursing assistants. Because the catheter is attached to their body their movement is limited. The … [Read more...]
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