Here are some important tips for anyone with a Heart Condition: These tips could be the difference in being able to keep you alive with the best and quickest care possible.
The first tip is
Keep a Copy of your medical history, medications, emergency contacts.
If you are experiencing an emergency, you may not be able to supply the emergency technicians with the information they need. This list should have all information that you feel necessary for the emergency team to know. Please include any Allergies you have!
Always keep extra medications on hand.
You never know when there could be a natural disaster or emergency so it is wise to keep these extra meds in a safe, easy location to access in the event of disaster. Going without your medications could be just as dangerous as the disaster itself. Keep atleast an extra weeks worth.
Wear an emergency bracelet.
If anything were to cause you to not be able to speak, this bracelet will alert those that are assisting you know what could possibly be wrong and how to help. This bracelet should not only state your illness, but also allergies!
Make sure those around you the most often learn CPR
Its very important for those with you to know CPR to assist you in case of emergency. This easy to learn treatment can be a lifesaver!
Put 911 on your speed dial.
In case of emergency, you may need the most simple way to contact emergency services. Another great device is a personal alarm ( I had reviewed these on this site a while back and you can use the link in the right hand column to access companies that sell these devices) These are great especially if someone can't always be with your loved one.
The last tip that I feel is especially important is
Always keep some of your heart meds on you when you leave the house. Taking meds as early as you can during a heart attack can save tissue which could otherwise be damaged if meds are not given soon enough. Make sure to label them correctly so those around you will know which to give in an emergency.
Have a great day Caregivers!
Travel without Leaving Home
Good morning caregivers.
One thing that is always difficult is trying to travel with an elderly loved one. I have found a way to share travels with your senior loved one that you care for. With technology as advanced as it is, many cities are putting information about their destination onto CD's & DVD's. You can go online and find the tourism centers for whatever location you are interested in and request their travel information. Many will send you paper info along with Cd's & DVD's.
Use these to share with your loved one. The videos point out great points of interest, beautiful and interesting places to see. It's almost like being there. I used these for activities in my facility. Some times we would have theme weeks and these DVD's/locations were a part of our theme. It was very enjoyable to the seniors. It was especially enjoyable to get information on locations that my patients had either lived or visited. They recognized places and that led to reminiscing therapy.
I have a link here to one site that had put together several of these travel info kit sites that you can visit and request information on their location. When you get to the site, scroll down the page and click on "Travel" in the left hand column Click Here
One thing that is always difficult is trying to travel with an elderly loved one. I have found a way to share travels with your senior loved one that you care for. With technology as advanced as it is, many cities are putting information about their destination onto CD's & DVD's. You can go online and find the tourism centers for whatever location you are interested in and request their travel information. Many will send you paper info along with Cd's & DVD's.
Use these to share with your loved one. The videos point out great points of interest, beautiful and interesting places to see. It's almost like being there. I used these for activities in my facility. Some times we would have theme weeks and these DVD's/locations were a part of our theme. It was very enjoyable to the seniors. It was especially enjoyable to get information on locations that my patients had either lived or visited. They recognized places and that led to reminiscing therapy.
I have a link here to one site that had put together several of these travel info kit sites that you can visit and request information on their location. When you get to the site, scroll down the page and click on "Travel" in the left hand column Click Here
Heart related problems
Here is a video I think everyone with heart related issues should watch.Very interesting and informative,
| BPA and Heart Disease A new study suggests the chemical BPA might be associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Play video now | ||
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