Expert Column
Ernest Rosenbaum, MD
Ernest Rosenbaum, MD, is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San...read more
Articles In This Column
- How to Prevent a Stroke
- The Legacy Project: What is It & How It Can Help
- The 5 Steps to Creating Your Legacy Project
- Symbolic Immortality: Thoughts About the Future
- Writing Your Ethical Will
- Creating a Family Tree
- Scrapbooking
- Recording the Family History: A Legacy Project Interview
- Legacy of Love: Making Your Wishes Known
- How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 1 of 2
- How to Deal with Emergencies at Home: Part 2 of 2
- Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2
- Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2
- Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 1 of 2
- Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 2 of 2
- Bed Positioning: Part 1 of 2
- Bed Positioning: Part 2 of 2
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 1 of 3
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 2 of 3
- Care of Colostomies & Ileal Conduits: Part 3 of 3
- Home Safety Solutions
- How to Administer the Heimlich Maneuver for Choking
- How to Administer CPR
- Emergency Situation: Difficulty Breathing
- Emergency Situation: Severe Bleeding
- Emergency Situation: Broken Bones or Falls
- Before Hospital Discharge—Evaluating Your Homecare Needs
- Bathroom Aids
- Skin Care Treatments and Solutions
- Massage Therapy Techniques
- Pain Medication at Home—Top Do’s and Don’ts
- Pain Medication at Home—The Steps of Giving an Injection
- Pain Medication at Home—Side Effects from Pain Medication
- Pain Medication at Home—Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections
- Pain Medication at Home—Controlling Pain
- Housework Tips
- Mouth Care for Cancer Patients
- Eating and Drinking Aids
- Dressing Tips
- Cooking Tips
- Bowel and Bladder Care
- Administering Pain Medication at Home
- Activities and Aids to Daily Living Overview
Supportive Homecare
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 »
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Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2
Are you or a loved one returning home from the hospital? Get easy tips for how to conserve energy and in-depth explanations of assistive devices that can help you. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Going home from the hospital is an emotional experience. The warmth and convenience of home are certainly more inviting than the...Read entire article »
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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 »
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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 »
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Exercises for People with Limited Mobility: Part 2 of 2
Breathing One of the key elements of any exercise program is to learn proper breathing techniques. Breathing, by itself, is a good exercise because it is both therapeutic and relaxing. The most important thing to remember is not to hold your breath while exercising. This puts an added strain on the heart, and could even cause you to faint. Breathe in or blow out in rhythm with every exercise activity. Here is an outline of an appropriate graduated exercise program:...Read entire article »
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