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Issue 51, December 28, 2004

• Diseases of the thyroid: hypothyroidism

  The thyroid gland is the largest of the endocrine glands-the glands responsible for controlling...

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Issue 49, December 15, 2004

• Stroke: Part II

  Your residents who have had a stroke need special nursing care for the complications related to...

Issue 48, December 8, 2004

• Stroke: Part I

  A stroke is caused by a disruption of the blood flow to the brain.

Issue 47, December 1, 2004

• Parkinson’s disease

  Parkinson's disease is a slowly progressive neurological disease that results in problems with...

Issue 46, November 17, 2004

• Care of hearing aids

  More than 25% of people 65 and older suffer from some degree of hearing loss.

Issue 45, November 10, 2004

• Dealing with hearing loss

  Roughly 10% of the population has some degree of hearing loss. In people 65 and older, the...

Issue 44, November 3, 2004

• Bloodborne Pathogens

  A pathogen is an organism that can cause disease. A bloodborne pathogen is one that is passed...

Issue 43, October 27, 2004

• Choking, Part II

  Last week we discussed the procedures to help a choking victim. This week we'll continue that...

Issue 42, October 21, 2004

• Choking, Part I

  Choking is the sixth leading cause of accidental death in adults. When a piece of meat or other...

Issue 41, October 14, 2004

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Part II

  Healthcare workers can help residents with COPD live a more comfortable life. Last week, LTC...

Issue 40, October 7, 2004

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Part I

  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for two closely-related respiratory...

Issue 38, September 23, 2004

• Safe transfers, Part I

  Steps CNAs can take to reduce the risk of back injury.

Issue 37, September 16, 2004

• Managing Hiatal Hernia Symptoms

  Treatment usually consists of managing the symptoms rather than repairing the hernia. Here are some...

Issue 36, September 9, 2004

• Measuring blood pressure, Part II

  Last week's LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer included Part I of the general steps to follow in taking...

Issue 35, September 2, 2004

• Measuring blood pressure, Part I

  The following is the first of two parts on the general steps to taking a resident's blood pressure.

Issue 34, August 26, 2004

• Communicating with Alzheimer's sufferers

  Alzheimer's affects the ability to communicate, which can lead those suffering from the disease to...

Issue 33, August 19, 2004

• Pacemaker precautions, Part II

  Pacemakershave become more resistant to outside electrical disturbance, but there are still...

Issue 32, August 12, 2004

• Pacemaker precautions, Part I

  Pacemakers are now more and more common, so you need to know how to care for residents who have...

Issue 31, August 5, 2004

• Ambulation Safety Measures

  Injuries to nursing home residents are frequently related to resident walking, also known as...

Issue 30, July 29, 2004

• Maintaining resident confidentiality, part two

  In order to provide residents with proper care, there is always a certain amount of intrusion into...

Issue 28, July 15, 2004

• Training Tip: Treating diarrhea

  Diarrhea--the rapid movement of fecal matter through the intestines resulting in frequent...

Issue 27, July 8, 2004

• How to provide the basinless bath

  When a resident is unable to bathe using the tub or shower, your CNAs will usually provide a bed...

Issue 26, July 1, 2004

• Staff intervention for depression

  Residents who appear withdrawn and who lack the energy to participate in activities may be...

Issue 25, June 23, 2004

• Guidelines for helping with ROM exercises

  Range of motion (ROM) exercises are special movements practiced to reduce muscle contractions and...

Issue 24, June 16, 2004

• Reviewing the symptoms of stress

  Being a CNA is a very stressful job. Healthcare workers are much more likely to suffer from...

Issue 23, June 10, 2004

• Giving residents choices

  Providing residents with choices is an important part of a caregiver's job. However, it often takes...

Issue 22, June 3, 2004

• Tips for healthy weight loss

  Approximately 97 million Americans are overweight/obese. A report from the National Center for...

• Maintaining resident confidentiality

  Maintaining confidentiality can be difficult in long-term care facilities. Often, residents share...

Issue 21, May 27, 2004

• Guidelines for lifting residents

  Properly performing lifts is an important part of working in a long-term care facility. Staff must...

Issue 20, May 20, 2004

• Helping residents start their day

  Good grooming helps residents maintain a positive self-image. It’s difficult for some...

Issue 19, May 13, 2004

• Acts of psychological abuse

  There are five common types of abuse: physical, sexual, psychological (emotional), financial, and...

Issue 16, April 22, 2004

• Caring for residents with paralysis

  There are many different causes of paralysis, such as major accidents, birth injuries, diseases...

Issue 15, April 14, 2004

• Reporting observations

  Resident observations are only effective when CNAs report them properly, accurately, and on a...

Issue 14, April 7, 2004

• Five reasons why pressure ulcers occur

  When working to prevent pressure ulcers in residents, CNAs should know why they occur. If staff...

Issue 13, March 31, 2004

• Prevent falls by learning why they happen

  As you well know, falls can be very dangerous for the frail elderly. Falls can cause fractures...

Issue 12, March 24, 2004

• Knowing the rights of access

  Respecting residents' rights is an important part of quality care. Also, the federal government...

Issue 11, March 17, 2004

• Hazardous body fluids

  Staff should be trained on how to protect themselves from hazards in work areas, what to do in...

Issue 10, March 10, 2004

• Seven steps to a one-assistant transfer

  Working in a long-term care facility, you are often required to perform physically demanding tasks...

Issue 8, February 25, 2004

• Communicating with hearing-impaired residents

  Communicating with hearing-impaired residents who do not wear hearing aids...

Issue 7, February 18, 2004

• Seven steps to ensure accurate I & O records

  Accurately measuring and recording fluid intake and output are important aspects of resident...

Issue 6, February 12, 2004

• Key elements of a bowel training program

  Because of the pain and discomfort constipation may cause residents, it's important to implement...

Issue 5, January 29, 2004

• Spotting heart attacks in your residents

  As we age, our likelihood of suffering from a heart attack increases. That's why it's important to...

Issue 4, January 29, 2004

• Preventing skin problems

  In order to protect residents from developing decubitus ulcers, remind CNAs to practice these...