Swallowing Foreign Objects Is No Laughing Matter For Dementia Patients In Nursing Homes
Who doesn’t remember the shock of their first time at the circus when the fire-eater or knife-swallower made their way to center ring to perform their stunts? Surely, even when these trained performers make their way into the big top, there is always a risk of danger. Certainly, not to make light out of a serious issue, there are similar swallowing-related dangers facing patients who may not be able to appreciate the dangers. I have worked on a number of cases involving disabled patients who have swallowed foreign objects during admissions to nursing homes, hospitals and group homes. Most of...
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Blood Thinning Medications, Such As Coumadin, Pose Substantial Danger To Nursing Home Patients Involved In Falls
Coumadin (generic name - Warfarin), is an anticoagulant (blood thinning medication) that is commonly used to help treat and prevent blood clots that could cause a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. This prescription medication works by blocking the creation of certain clotting mechanisms, which prevents blood clots from forming. The goal of warfarin therapy is to decrease the clotting tendency of blood but not to prevent clotting altogether. Complications related to diet Certain foods and drinks can impair the effect of warfarin. If you are taking warfarin, you should be consistent in your dietary intake of vitamin K...
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