by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
As we age, our respiratory system can become weaker, making it more difficult to breathe. Seniors in long-term care facilities are particularly vulnerable to respiratory problems, which can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Pharmacies can...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a viral infection that can be particularly distressing for seniors. It can cause a painful rash and blisters that can last for several weeks. In some cases, the pain can persist for months or even years after the rash has healed. This condition is caused...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects the nerve endings in the skin. While anyone can develop shingles, the risk is higher in seniors due to their weakened immune systems. Long-term care and pharmacy professionals play a critical...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a viral infection that can cause a painful rash, blisters, and nerve pain. The condition is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. While shingles can affect people of all ages, it is more common...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and sometimes debilitating condition that affects millions of people each year. While shingles can affect people of all ages, it is more common among seniors due to age-related declines in immune function. Treating shingles among seniors involves...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It can cause a painful, blistering rash that typically appears on one side of the body. Shingles is more common among seniors due to age-related declines in immune function. The treatment...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and often debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Seniors are at a higher risk of developing shingles due to age-related declines in immune function. Treating shingles among...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful and potentially serious viral infection that affects seniors more commonly than younger individuals. Seniors are more susceptible to the disease due to age-related declines in immune function. The treatment of shingles among seniors requires a...
by Vladimire Herard | Apr 23, 2023 | Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Management, Medicine, Pharmacy
Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is most common among seniors, particularly those over the age of 60, due to age-related declines in immune function. Treating shingles among seniors...
