Ernest Rosenbaum, MD

Ernest Rosenbaum, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San...read more

How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 1 of 2

One of the fears that both families and patients have when going home is: "What will happen in case of an emergency?" This section will help you prepare in advance, and feel confident that you can handle an emergency. Even though your homecoming may be well planned, unexpected situations can of course arise with which your family helper may have difficulty coping. Good prior planning, with the help of your social worker, geriatric care manager, or doctor will do a...Read entire article »

How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 2 of 2

When an emergency arises, you (principally the family members) can deal with it most effectively by following these three principles: 1. Stay calm 2. Determine the exact nature of the problem as best you can and call for help 3. Take appropriate action while waiting for help to arrive Staying Calm Staying calm is essential, so that you quickly obtain the right kind of help, and determine what you can do personally for the person in distress. It will help...Read entire article »

Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2

Going home from the hospital is an emotional experience. The warmth and convenience of home are certainly more inviting than the hospital and its routine; but when physicians feel that their patients are ready to return home, many families still feel unprepared and uncertain about the their ability to deal with the problems of caring for the patient away from the support of the hospital and its staff. Most patients, if given a choice would prefer to be at home....Read entire article »

Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2

You are about to go home. You may be scared, but eager to leave the hospital to go home with your family, sleep in your own bed, eat home-cooked food, and resume your routine. Your family is happy that you are coming home, but they also worry whether they can provide proper care for you. Professional homecare agencies and homemakers can help greatly and are often essential, but in most instances the primary caregiver in the home is a family...Read entire article »

Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 1 of 2

If you have been inactive for a long period of time, your muscles will begin to atrophy; that is, they will shrink in size and strength. Having an arm or leg in a cast demonstrates this process well. The longer you lie in bed or sit in a chair, the longer it will take you to regain your normal muscle strength and return to more active living. But you can start an exercise program that will build your muscle tone...Read entire article »