A Shift Toward Person-Centered Care In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the definition of quality care is shifting. Increasingly, individuals and families are seeking options that prioritize independence, dignity, and personalization—qualities that traditional institutional care settings often struggle to provide. Among the most impactful solutions emerging in this space are Community Alternatives Programs for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA), which are reshaping how long-term care is delivered and experienced. At its core, CAP/DA is designed to support individuals with significant medical needs who would otherwise require care in a nursing facility. Instead of institutionalization, the program allows participants to receive comprehensive care services…
Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN
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A mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. The mesothelium is composed of two layers of specialized cells known as mesothelial cells. One layer directly surrounds an organ; the other forms a protective sac around thoracic and peritoneal organs. The most common form of mesothelioma affects the pleura, which is the membrane or sac that lines the lungs and chest cavity. Other, rarer types of mesothelioma affect tissue in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), around…
What is Mesothelioma? A mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA SURVIVAL RATE The mesothelium is composed of two layers of specialized cells known as mesothelial cells. One layer directly surrounds an organ; the other forms a protective sac around thoracic and peritoneal organs. The most common form of mesothelioma affects the pleura, which is the membrane or sac that lines the lungs and chest cavity. Other,…
Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It’s characterized by a high fever and jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is why this disease is called yellow fever. This disease is most prevalent in certain parts of Africa and South America. It isn’t curable, but you can prevent it with the yellow fever vaccine. Yellow fever is a hemorrhagic condition that can lead to a high fever, bleeding into the skin, and cell death in the liver and kidneys. If enough liver cells die, liver damage occurs, leading to jaundice,…