Congratulations to all our nurses on successfully completing their childcare training course with Psychologist Dr. Sarah Rasmi. At Nightingale we believe communication, play and stimulation in children is not only for healthy brain development but it allows them to use their creativity, build relationships and help make sense of the world around them.
Seniors living at your homes once again starts behaving like kids after they reach their golden years. Particularly, in terms of paying attention to their health & medical condition and taking care of themselves. In a fast-paced city like Dubai, surrounded with our busy schedules all the time and lack of proper knowledge about elderly care, we often end up neglecting the health of the loving seniors at our homes and can’t provide them with the quality of life that they deserve coming to their golden years. In fact, not picking up the symptoms in time, related to ill-health of the elderly population at your household can be a serious threat for them, as it may require them to be hospitalized and also could be a reason for a big strain on your financial resources because of long-term hospitalization expenses. Be it taking the right care of the elders at your home, keep you updated about their health & medical condition by picking the symptoms of their health in time for you take measures or dealing with situations and illnesses such as post-operative care & recovery, Alzheimer’s and Dementia etc, or general care there could be no better solution than elderly home care from the comfort of your home by professional nurses adept in elderly care.
Elderly care services aim to maintain and improve the quality of life of the elderly population with practical support for everyday activities and helping them with personal care such as dressing, eating meals, medications etc. However, it’s not restricted to general home health care of the elderly alone. It’s about timely understanding & monitoring of their health condition from their health symptoms and keep you informed about it. Dedicated & trained elderly care experts assist seniors suffering from various specific age-related health conditions & health issues. Overall, elderly care aims to relieve you of your worries regarding the health of the elderly at the home that gives you a feeling that they are in safe hands.
Alzheimer’s could be an unnerving experience for your elder. All it needs you is to stay calm. An elderly care expert can help you in the following manner:
Caring for your loved elder is undoubtedly a matter of joy but at the same time, it can be an emotionally draining and exhaustive. Respite care aims at giving the family caregiver a break to reduce the physical, emotional, financial consequences that can be overwhelming for the caregiver and the family.
This will typically include;
Longer stays in hospitals could have an impact on the emotional self of the elderly, make him lose his ability to do an everyday task, lose mobility and could incur a huge financial burden on the family. Elderly care from the comfort of home can be an effective solution during the recovery period.
Elders are most precious. The love they share for us is blissful and takes every new generation ahead to achieve their life’s goals. It’s time to love them back in their golden years by spending more quality time with them and to do so nothing can beat Nightingale Dubai’s elderly care services for the complete care of your elder at home at every stage, all condition in the best year’s of their lives.
Welcome to parenthood. Nothing compares with this cherished stage of life when you’re being able to hold your baby in your arms; it’s the best feeling in the world. It’s not just your child which as a mother you have brought a new life to the world but with every childbirth, a new mother is born too. The paternal responsibilities are not left alone. Becoming a father is a transformational experience for a man as well. In this most emotional moment in the life of parents, you need a special someone to guide you rightly about parenthood, teach you about newborn care, baby care and babysitting. In times of an emergency, that special caregiver should ensure that you do not panic and is equipped with life-saving and first aid training to revive your baby in its most delicate phase. When your baby grows a few months older begins another phase – time to train him, like a brick over a brick to build a wall. Your baby needs to be trained in behavioural development, sleep, food and potty training and create a positive environment for your baby’s overall personality development. Even parents who are not first-timers would agree with the positive role played by a trustworthy and qualified babysitter in making your journey of parenthood an exciting experience, especially in a metropolis like Dubai where both parents are often a working couple and cannot spare time to engage with their infant round the clock. Let’s try and understand who’s a babysitter and how can she make your parenthood a rewarding experience from newborn care to parenthood and beyond.
A professional babysitter is someone who’s fast replacing nannies or mother’s helper when it comes to taking supervision of your child and work as caregivers. Today she is a professional nurse with degrees and certification at babysitting, trained with pediatric first aid, CPR and multilingual training to ensure that your child is in safe hands, his/ her safety is never compromised and adept at handling any kind of an emergency situation and as a mother you don’t have to constantly phone back home to inquire about your child while out for work or even spending time out with your husband. Let’s take a look at the various definitive advantages of a professional babysitter over a nanny type personality or even parents who are amateur at the task and often needs to be enlightened about parenting with tips and techniques.
Newborn care is the most daunting task in parenting. For a mother when in one hand there is the post-natal stress of maternity to deal with on the other, your infant needs the most delicate of care. Overanxious parents often lacking proper knowledge of maternity techniques end up disturbing their routine of sleep and hence fails to foster a positive environment required for newborn care. A professional babysitter can help in the following ways.
For parents, a baby at home is their most precious belonging. Modern day life in Dubai also doesn’t provide for either of the parents to be constantly with the baby and dedicated to its care. This is where the role of a babysitter again comes in, essentially when a baby is a few months old or even a toddler. In such a scenario a professional babysitter not just supervises or takes care of your baby but helps in his/ her overall brain and personality development, train the child with positive parenting techniques from the comfort of your home or even at malls or hotels. Let’s see the role of a babysitter at this important phase of your child’s development.
In the leading metropolis like Dubai, professional, trustworthy and certified babysitters are fast becoming the new nannies for children. They make parenting a positive, smooth and exciting experience for the new age couple be it their first time or subsequent brush with parenting. If you want to experience a similar parenting and reward a superlative infant care for your child ensure your babysitter passes all tests as mentioned in the categories above and best suited for the task. Nightingale Dubai for who establishing excellence in baby care and babysitting in Dubai is their mission, they could be your pick for the best of baby care services for your child.
Nadine came to Nightingale after suffering a terrible cycling accident. The fall resulted in both pubic ramus and acetabular fractures. Read on to learn from her journey through Physiotherapy Rehabilitation.
Patient name – Nadine
Patient Background – Nadine came to Nightingale in September after suffering a terrible cycling accident. The fall resulted in both pubic ramus and acetabular fractures (a broken pelvis and a broken hip socket).
Prior to suffering multiple fractures, Nadine enjoyed outdoor activities, to include cycling, golfing and tennis. Worried about the long and painful road to recovery ahead, motivation became her inspiration. Together with our Physio at Nightingale Physiotherapy, she worked diligently along her path to recovery.
The Results – Through the guidance, support, and hands-on treatments of Nightingale physiotherapist and his practice, Nadine was back to her rigorous cycling routine and competitive golfing within four months of her accident.
The pelvis is a ring of bone at hip level, made up of several separate bones. A pelvic fracture is a break in any one of those bones. Some pelvic fractures, as seen with Nadine, involve breaking more than one of these bones.
The pelvis is naturally a very strong bone. It takes immense force, and impact to cause a pelvic fracture. These types of fractures are horrifically painful. In the event that the fracture remains unstable, surgery may be required to obtain complete recovery. Luckily for Nadine, this was not the case. Through the assistance of her Nightingale home nurse team and Physiotherapists, physiotherapy led to a full, swift recovery.
For a very independent active woman, such as Nadine, the loss of mobility after being placed on crutches for partial weight bearing was a frustrating and daunting experience. To say that the loss of dignity associated with her cycling fall was a difficult experience would be a gross underestimate.
After her fall, Nadine was not able to bend her leg, move without assistance or roll over in bed. She was not able to wash without help or use the toilet without mobility aids. Even the daily task of putting on clothes had become painful and challenging.
Despite these initial daily struggles, Nadine turned her sights to the future. As a competitive golfer, she regularly played in tournaments. She was in constant fear that she would never return to her beloved sport, and if she did – how long would the path to recovery take?
Luckily for Nadine, with the support of her family, she was encouraged to enlist the help of the Nightingale nurses at this early stage. The DHA certified nurses were extraordinary during this difficult transitioning period before she was able to start physiotherapy.
Despite googling the worst case scenarios, Nadine was inspired to progress through her rehabilitation. Realistically, after suffering a double pelvic fracture, rehabilitation can take upwards of 6 months to a full year before the patient is able to return to sports. Together with her doctor, Nightingale’s physiotherapist determined the direction and speed of Nadine’s rehabilitation.
Initially, Nadine and our physiotherapist focused on the challenge of walking properly with the assistance of crutches. Over the first few weeks of her therapy, she picked this up very quickly. However, it was here she experienced her first setback.
Everything was suggesting rehab could be progressed to the next level. Nadine’s pain was minimal, she was walking perfectly with her crutches, and she was gradually building strength through minimal weight bearing exercises.
After 6 weeks, her follow up x-ray showed the acetabular fracture was not healing as well as hoped. While she was no longer able to continue the weight bearing portion of her rehab, Nadine was able to continue working through hands-on physiotherapy treatment during this period, which helped reduce the shoulder and back pain caused by the fall.
Nadine was committed to her daily exercises to restore mobility in the hip, back and shoulder. As each week progressed, she and the physio would establish new targets and new exercises to keep pushing her along her path to recovery.
The first time Nadine walked and exercised in the pool was a great milestone. Before long she was able to move back to the stationary bike. Through the use of physiotherapy, the Physio pushed Nadine’s limits during rehab, which allowed her to progress as quickly as possible while staying within the safe restrictions necessary for her healing pelvic fractures.
Using physiotherapy rehabilitation, the therapist gradually rebuilt Nadine’s muscle and muscle control memory to reload the leg gradually. At the 10 week mark, Nadine’s x-ray brought amazing news. Both of her fractures were healing nicely. She was now able to progress with weight bearing exercises, gradually weaning herself off the crutches. Not only was this a great milestone on Nadine’s path to recovery, but this also allowed her to reestablish some independence.
Liberated from her crutches, Nadine firmly set her sights on returning to her normal activities quickly as her body would permit. However, in the load bearing position, the weakness in her leg muscle became more apparent. In fact, Nadine was barely able to lift her leg.
This was very unsettling and distressing for Nadine. She was now beginning to question how long it would take for strength to return to her legs so she could jog again, let alone compete in competitive sports.
During these dark moments of recovery, it’s always hard to see the finish line. Patients often feel as if they’re a million miles away from their goal. However, the physio remained confident that through physiotherapy, Nadine’s ability would return quickly if she continued to stay focused on her exercise routines.
From this point on, Nadine was completing three physiotherapy sessions per week. Through regular sessions in the aqua pool, jogging and swimming, not only were her spirits lifted but her strength and endurance were improving.
Persistence over the next 4-6 weeks, doing exactly what she was told in terms of how long to aqua jog, swim, walk and at what percentage of body weight, resulted in excellent progress. By now, her walking was perfect.
The day Nadine was able to jog out of the pool was very special for everyone, as this meant she would begin swinging a golf club soon. Sure enough, by mid to late December, Nadine was back in the swing of things! It was the best Christmas present she could receive.
As Nadine continued to heal, her physiotherapy rehabilitation became more aggressive. With weekly targets designed by her physiotherapist, her end goal was on the horizon.
Nadine’s journey to recovery began in September 2017. After working relentlessly with her physiotherapist, within four months Nadine was jogging, visiting the driving range, and beginning tennis movement patterns.
It took great discipline, but by the end of January, Nadine was enjoying swinging a racket and hitting tennis balls again. According to her physiotherapist, this was by far the most enjoyable part of Nadine’s path to recovery. Her bounce was back, and she felt like herself again – just a slower version (but she knew that would change in time).
As much as she loved staying with her family in Dubai, Nadine was able to fly home and continue with her exercises and rehabilitation. Although she still had targets to hit, both she and the therapist were confident it wouldn’t be long before Nadine would return to competitive golf.
Nadine’s hard work paid off. By March she was not only competing, she was winning!
At Nightingale, our hands-on approach is designed to get you back on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.
Physiotherapy is beneficial to recovery in many ways.
Physiotherapy:
If you are tired of feeling pain, we can help. At Nightingale Health Services, we take a holistic viewpoint to physiotherapy taking into account your daily activities and whole life. Our licensed and certified physiotherapists treat you directly in the comforts of your home, providing a custom tailored approach to get you back on the road to recovery and a pain-free life.
Contact us today to learn more about our Home Physiotherapy Services and how our physiotherapists and their practice can help you get back on the path to a happier and healthier you.
Who better to care for your newborn baby, toddler or school-aged children than a DHA registered nurse? Nightingale’s babysitting nurses and newborn nurses are dedicated to ensuring your child is safe, sound, and happy while you enjoy a much-deserved night out.
Love is in the air, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate your loved one than with a night on the town, a nice dinner, or an overnight getaway? There’s just one hiccup: who will watch your children? It’s time to hire a professional babysitter!
Hiring a childcare provider is a daunting experience. After all, this individual will be caring for the most precious treasure in the world – your children! You certainly don’t want to leave them with just anyone. Who better to care for your newborn baby, toddler or school-aged children than a DHA registered nurse?
At Nightingale, our home nurses are trained to care for every aspect of your child’s need regardless of their age. Our baby care and babysitting services are designed to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your children are in the very best of hands while you are away. Our babysitting nurses and newborn nurses are dedicated to ensuring your child is safe, sound, and happy while you enjoy a much-deserved night out.
Who Says Parents Can’t Have Fun?
As a parent, you dedicate the bulk of your time and effort to your children. You work around the clock to ensure they are happy and healthy. Between school, activities, homework, and family time, the day seems to disappear in the blink of an eye.
Sometimes we forget that as parents, it’s important to take a little “self time” to recharge our batteries and refresh our relationship. And let’s be honest, wouldn’t it be nice to engage in conversations that don’t focus solely on your children? As amazing as they are, it’s nice to engage in adult conversation.
A professional babysitter gives you time to spend with your spouse knowing that your children are being cared for by the next best thing to mommy and daddy – a registered nurse! A night out with your spouse will do wonders for you. You work so hard, you deserve to have a little fun!
Babysitting 101 – Safety First
When hiring a babysitter to care for your children, it’s essential you ensure they have current first aid certifications. In the event of a medical emergency, first aid is the initial assistance provided to a child while waiting for the medical professionals to arrive. All Nightingale nurses are DHA registered, which means they are certified in CPR and other lifesaving first aid medical techniques.
Although uncommon, in the event of a medical emergency, your home nurse has the skills and expertise to tend to your child’s needs. Basic first aid covers a wide range of applications, to include what to do in the event of:
When the Parents are Away Children Want to Play
Not only is a professional babysitter the safest option around, but also they are also fun! Our babysitters understand the important role of playtime in the development of a young child. Not only do all of our babysitting nurses love children, they all possess at least two years experience caring for children. You can go on your next date night knowing your children are in the safest of hands while you are away.
Nightingale baby care and babysitting nurses not only keep your children safe and happy while you are away, but they also have fun with them! Babysitting nurse’s responsibilities include:
Not into the whole Valentine’s Day vibe? Regardless of when you need childcare services, our team of nurses is excited to care for your children while you are away. Additionally, our babysitting nurses are trained to care for both typical and atypical children. They are fully equipped to care for children who require special medical attention. Our childcare services include:
Whether you need to take some time for yourself, need an extra set of hands while you balance life, or desperately need a date night with your spouse, Nightingale certified babysitting nurses will care for children as if they were our own.
Contact us to learn more about Nightingale professional baby care and babysitting services.
The path to a healthier you doesn’t have to be complicated. Nightingale compiled a list of a few simple tips to get you started on the path to enhanced physical and mental well being this year. Check them out. If there is anything that we all want for ourselves and our loved ones, it’s to live a happy and healthy life. Ringing in the New Year grants us an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and add some healthy habits to our lifestyle.
The path to a healthier you doesn’t have to be complicated and you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve compiled a list of a few simple tips to get you started on the path to enhanced physical and mental well being this year.
You’d be surprised what changing a few simple habits in the kitchen will do to promote a healthier lifestyle. A healthy diet helps protect against noncommunicable diseases including diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and cancer. According to the World Health Organization, more than 19% of residents in the UAE are suffering from diabetes. That’s about every 1 in 5 people. Most of those inflicted are suffering from Type II diabetes. Type II diabetes is a non-insulin dependent diabetes and is directly linked to obesity. So this year, let’s start in the kitchen.
When it comes to your plate, healthy rainbow coloured vegetables should take up the most real estate. Think carrots, bell peppers, leafy greens, broccoli, beets and Brussel sprouts. Rich in vitamins and minerals, by adding more veggies to your diet you’re giving your body the nutrients it needs to thrive.
Consider swapping out meat for beans a few meals each week. Not only are the lower in fat, but they’re also packed to the brim with protein, fibre, potassium, magnesium, iron, and folate. Regularly consuming beans and lentils helps lower blood pressure and lowers your “bad” LDL cholesterol levels to promote a healthy heart.
It can be overwhelming trying to revamp your diet. There are so many places to start. Working with a certified nurse from the comforts of your home can help set you on the track to healthier eating habits. At Nightingale, our nurses possess the knowledge to help you customize a nutrition plan that suits your lifestyle and medical needs.
The thought of starting an exercise or physical activity routine can be overwhelming, especially if you suffer from a chronic illness or are recovering from an injury. However, exercise is an important aspect of a healthier lifestyle. Regardless of your age or health condition, incorporating movement into your daily routine will promote cardiovascular health and the production of muscle mass. Additionally, research conducted at Australia’s Black Dog Institute indicates that as little as 1 hour of exercise each week, regardless of intensity, can improve mental health.
Even if you have a physical ailment or medical condition, the nurses at Nightingale can help get you moving. Our Physiotherapy program is designed for individuals who have suffered an injury and people who are beginning to experience the effects of life’s wear and tear on their bodies. Through a combination of cardiovascular exercises and strength training our nurses will help you build strength, restore flexibility and improve coordination and balance.
Nightingale DHA registered home nurses are experienced and trained with the skills to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes or need post-operative care to get back on track, a home nurse will help you and your loved ones on their path to health.
A registered nurse can help you make preventative healthy decisions to improve quality of life. From customized nutrition plans and accompanying you or your loved one to the pool or gym to tracking your health progress (i.e. your heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc.), our home nurses can help. Contact us today to learn how we can help you and your loved ones on the path to a healthier 2018. Happy New Year!
Nightingale has put together few thoughts to help kick-start a healthy new lifestyle in the foggy mornings and evenings that January brings.
As many of us dust off the trainers and embark on finding the healthy people we once were prior to the dawn of the New Year we at Nightingale, want to help you achieve your goals. Motivation can be hard to find in the foggy mornings and evenings that January brings so we’ve put together a few thoughts to help kick-start a healthy new lifestyle. And yes we did mean lifestyle! Think of exercise as a habit. Habits need around 3 months to form meaning that whatever you start now will only become a habit by April. So how do we start the habit and more importantly how do we keep the habit…
If you want to keep your New Year’s resolution, start small. Figure out a reasonable amount of time you can dedicate to exercise and choose an activity that won’t result in overexertion. For example, you could try incorporating a walk to work instead of driving or doing a 10-minute circuit of push ups, sit ups, step ups and squats in your own home.
Small, achievable routines with few potential obstacles are more likely to remain part of your life in three months time. Then, once they’re a habit, you can gradually add more activities, branching out and finding further ways to increase your fitness. Even a 1% daily increase in activity will eventually add up to an incredible lifestyle and health change by this time next year.
Make sure it’s achievable and realistic. For example, trying to lose 5kg by Easter or run 5km in 12 weeks are only examples of what you might want to achieve. Remember that your health will benefit from the smallest of changes to activity in your daily routine.
Exercising alone can be daunting so bringing a friend or social group along to accompany you can help motivate you. Whether it’s a Saturday morning group walk, early morning pilates session or gym session at lunchtime, having a group of people around you will help inspire you. And for those days that you struggle to get to the session, knowing people are waiting for you can help get you there.
The month of January is a busy time in most gyms or training centers. Many people attempt a comeback or a first experience at the gym, hoping to get into shape as part of their New Year’s Resolution. But even with the best of intentions, the risk of injury is very real, particularly when it comes to a return after a long period of inactivity.
Although these injuries are considerably different, their causes are often similar:
Although even a person in optimal physical condition is exposed to injury during training, some characteristics increase the risk injury such as having a sedentary lifestyle, age (more likely to have osteoarthritis), and being overweight. In the case of people with a sedentary lifestyle, injuries often occur from lack of muscular endurance. Aging people, for their part, may have to deal with osteoarthritis and in some cases problems with limited physical capabilities. While overweight people often suffer from joint problems, especially in the knees, that limits their capacity to do many activities in weight bearing.
For beginners, it is recommended to:
Of course, it is strongly recommended to promptly consult a medical professional for an injury or even when you have concerns. An untreated injury can cause other problems, such as compensation from other muscles. This can cause overuse and add on additional injuries. A person wishing to continue training after an injury must ensure that it heals properly to avoid further repercussions. A Physiotherapist can prepare a training program with exercises specifically tailored to the injury. Physiotherapists are also often called upon to work with Personal Trainers because they can modify the training programs accordingly. All in all, no one should be deprived of physical training because of the fear of injury. The benefits of a healthy body, short and long-term, far outweigh the possibility of injury, especially when these risks are minimized by good training and recovery methods.
Want to enjoy the holiday season with joy & not a sick child? Here’re tips to help you and your children avoid common illnesses during the holidays
Regardless of what you’re celebrating, the holiday season is upon us and with it comes plenty of germs! Between colds, flu bugs, and other illnesses, it’s essential to practice healthy habits to keep your batteries charged and your children healthy during the holidays.
At Nightingale Home Nursing we want to enjoy your holiday season with joy, laughter, and cheer and not a sick child or loved one. Our DHA registered home nurses have put together their top tips to help you and your children avoid common illnesses during the holidays.
Wash Your Hands Often
Hand washing is one of the most beneficial habits we can teach our children. Think of hand washing as a simple “do-it-yourself” vaccine that’s a win for everyone except the germs. Hand-washing is especially important after using the restrooms and before meals. If you’re planning on travelling this holiday season, keep hand sanitizer within reach to “wash” those germs away when you are on-the-go.
Keeping your hands clean is one of the most critical steps you can take to avoid spreading germs to others and getting sick. When you wash your hands be sure to use soap and clean, hot running water. Rub them together for at least 20 seconds to ensure you are killing all of the bacteria you may have come in contact with. If you have trouble keeping your children at the sink for this amount of time, sing their favourite song while you wash. It makes the process fun and helps the time pass.
Catch Those Sneezes and Coughs
Be sure to teach your children to sneeze or cough into their elbow or a tissue instead of their little hands. The earlier you instill this behaviour, the better. This simple act helps to prevent germs from spreading to every surface they touch.
Encourage your children to keep their hands out of their mouth. Everything they touch is a potential breeding ground for bacteria and illness. Subways, trains, cabs, aeroplanes, and other forms of public transportation are full of infectious germs. Keeping their hands out of their mouths will help your children stay healthy during the holiday season. If this is something your child struggles with, re-emphasise the importance of frequent and proper hand washing.
Get Plenty of Rest
Another way to keep your children healthy during the holiday season is and to boost their immune system is to ensure they are getting enough rest. Children should sleep uninterrupted, anywhere from 8-14 hours per night, depending on their age. For example, a 1-year-old toddler requires more sleep than a 13-year-old.
A good night’s sleep allows the body time to rest and protects the body from injury and illness. Additionally, well-rested children wake alert and ready to handle the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
Eat Healthy Foods From the Rainbow
When we say eat from the rainbow, we do not mean holiday cookies, candies and other colourful sugary treats. This means teaching your children to eat a well-balanced diet comprised of eating healthy fruits and vegetables in assorted colours. Think blue blueberries, green spinach, yellow and red peppers, orange carrots and any other colourful fruit or vegetable that’s high in healthy vitamins.
Sure, you’re all going to eat sugary sweets during the holiday season, but if you eat them in moderation, your body will thank you for it. When you fuel your body with healthy foods, it’s better equipped to fight off infection and illness, such as the cold and flu.
Get Nutritional Support
A well-balanced diet is high in lean proteins, whole grains, fibre, healthy fats, and plenty of vegetables and fruits. However, we know that it’s hard to eat the right things during the busy holiday season. Consider enlisting the help of a home nurse to help customise a nutritional plan to help you through the holidays.
Nightingale DHA registered home nurses can help you create nutrition plans that will keep you and your children healthy through the holiday season and beyond. Additionally, your home nurse can also work with your childcare providers and nannies to ensure that they are promoting a healthy lifestyle for your children.
Stick to the above tips to keep your children and family healthy during the holiday season. If you need a few more tips, contact the professionals at Nightingale to speak with one of our registered nurses. Stay healthy and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Obesity is a well-known health problem throughout the Emirates. Nightingale’s experts trained with the skills to help you live a healthier lifestyle.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2014, the UAE population was recorded at 9.5 million; an increase of 10,400 percent since 1960, when the area’s first hospital, the Oasis Hospital in Al Ain, was established. Over the past half-century, the UAE has made remarkable progress tackling the various infectious disease. However, we now face new medical challenges with an escalating crisis of chronic conditions associated with obesity.
Obesity is a well-known health problem throughout the Emirates. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study of 2013, over 66% of men and 60% of women living in the UAE are obese or overweight. And that number is on the rise. According to the study, approximately 47.5% of UAE residents are obese, with a BMI between 25 and 30. Additionally, 40% of children between the ages of 11 and 16 are overweight. Not only is obesity causing severe health problems, but it’s also costing our nation in health coverage.
Individuals who are overweight are at a higher risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Last year, the International Diabetes Association released data showing that more than 1 million people in the UAE suffered from diabetes. That’s approximately 10% of the entire population. Essentially, 1 out of every 10 people in the Emirates is living with diabetes.
Many medical experts and nutritionists agree that poor lifestyle has played a major role in the increasing rates of obesity in the UAE. Working long hours, eating unhealthy foods, and lack of activity due to the extreme temperatures during the hotter months leads to sedentary hours spent indoors. Ultimately, the less active you are, the greater your risk of becoming overweight.
Dr. Lalu Chacko, Chief Medical Officer for the LLH and Medeor 24×7 hospitals in Abu Dhabi, says that “Sedentary lifestyles and a high intake of calorie-rich foods have caused an unprecedented surge in diabetes and heart-related problems. Obesity in both adults and children further complicates the issue.”
Nightingale DHA registered home nurses are experienced and trained with the skills to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes or need help getting back on track before your weight impacts your overall health, a home nurse will help you and your loved ones on their path to health. When it comes to your health, a registered nurse can help you make preventative healthy decisions to improve quality of life
Nutrition Plans: A well-balanced diet is high in lean proteins, whole grains, fiber, healthy fats, and plenty of vegetables and fruits. However, we know that it’s hard to eat the right things when we are busy and constantly on the go. So where do you start? Your personal nurse can help you create nutrition plans that promote weight loss and overall health. They will take the time to understand what you and your family enjoy eating and help you find healthy options. Additionally, your nurse can work with your childcare providers and nannies to ensure that they are promoting a healthy lifestyle for your children.
Accompany to Gyms/Pools: Exercising and physical activity are daunting, especially if you suffer from a chronic illness or are recovering from an injury. Your personal nurse will escort you to the gym or pool and work with your trainer or physical therapist to get you back into tip-top shape. Regardless of whether or not you have exercised before, it’s never too late to get active! Sometimes, having someone to go to the fitness center or pool with makes all the difference in the world.
Track Your Health Progress: You personal home nurse can help you track your progress. From tracking your weight to your vitals (i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc.), Nightingale nurses are trained to provide their health services in the comforts of your home.
When it comes to your health, it’s never too early or too late to get healthy. Your home nurse will help you implement lifestyle changes that will keep you and your family healthy and improve your quality of life. What better way to show your children the importance of a healthy lifestyle than by modeling the behaviors for them? Together with your Nightingale nurse, your family will work towards the healthiest life possible. Contact us today for your free home health consultation. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our palliative care nurses can help your loved one to rest comfortably while they work through their illness, regardless of the stage of their diagnosis.
When a loved one becomes seriously ill, there are so many questions and concerns to take into consideration. It is a difficult, emotional and emotionally stressful time for not only the patient but also for their family and loved ones. Ultimately, we want our loved one to rest comfortably while they work through their illness, regardless of the stage of their diagnosis. In home, palliative care nurses can help.
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for individuals suffering from serious illness. The focus of palliative care providers is on quality of life and integrating the physical, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects of care. Palliative care is applicable for any age; at any stage of serious illness. This specialized care is provided by a trained medical professional, typically a registered nurse, together with their curative treatment plan.
Hospice is a type of palliative care provided when curative treatment is no longer desired or beneficial, and when life expectancy is estimated in months (or less). Hospice supports patients and their families while focusing on symptom relief and comfort during the end of life phase of a serious illness.
Unlike hospice, which focuses on the end of life care, palliative care can be provided whether the patient is suffering from a potentially curable, chronic, or life-threatening illness. Regardless of the illness or diagnosis, palliative care focuses on providing patients with relief and release from the stress and symptoms associated with a serious illness.
The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life not only for the patient but also for their family and loved ones. A palliative care team works with a patient and their family to define goals of care based on the patient’s values and what is medically applicable for their specific illness.
Regardless of age, any individual suffering from a serious, chronic, or terminal illness can benefit from a palliative care plan. Palliative care focuses on symptoms such as pain management, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, depression, difficulty sleeping, and more. It also helps patients gain the strength and will to proceed with their daily routine while alleviating the emotional stress for family and personal caregivers.
At Nightingale Home Nursing, we deliver a compassionate approach to the end of life care, enhancing the quality of remaining life and enabling you to live your life as fully and as comfortably as possible. Our palliative care home nursing service offers a more dignified and comfortable approach than provided in the hospital. Our goal is to provide comfort and quality of life in your home environment, relieving stress for both the patient and their family.
Nightingale DHA registered nurses provided palliative care to make your experience less stressful. Through our holistic approach, our nurses will monitor symptoms and medications, and help educate both patient and their family about what is happening through the course of their diagnosis and treatments. Palliative care nurses also serve as a link between the patient, their family, and the physician.
Please contact us to learn more about how our palliative care home nursing services can help with your care.
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