Plain-language guides for families looking after someone at home in India: what to expect, how to prepare and when to call a doctor. Every guide is written for general information and is marked with its medical review status.
Elderly care
How to look after a bed-bound parent at home: preventing bedsores, feeding safely, hygiene, moving them without injury, and when to call a nurse or doctor.
· 7 min read
Post-surgery recovery
What a home nurse does after surgery, from wound dressing and injections to IV medicines, catheter care and vital signs, plus how to prepare and the warning signs to watch.
· 7 min read
Physiotherapy and mobility
What home physiotherapy after knee replacement involves: goals, typical exercises, setting up your home, stairs and toilets, and warning signs.
· 7 min read
Preventive health and lab tests
Which blood tests need fasting, what you can drink, how to time the collection and your medicines, and simple steps for a smooth home blood test.
· 6 min read
Medical equipment
Should you rent or buy a wheelchair or hospital bed for home care? How to decide by duration, fit and cost, and what to check before you rent.
· 7 min read
