A spinal cord injury involves damage to any part of the spinal cord. The spinal cord sends and receives signals between the brain and the rest of the body. A spinal cord injury often causes...

Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI usually results from a blow or jolt to the head or body. A TBI can also be caused by an object that goes through the brain, such as a bullet...

Palliative Care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. It can also help you cope with side effects from medical treatments. The goal of...

It is imperative we have assistive devices for daily hygiene that are safe, effective and easy on the caregiver. Soaking in warm water, with or without minerals (Epsom salt), is one of the oldest forms...

 There is no surprise depression often accompanies old age and/or chronic ailments.                                                    -and-  There is no surprise depression often accompanies being a caregiver.   It is virtually impossible to be happy when you’ve lost what...

Pressure injuries also known as pressure sores, bedsores, and/or decubitus ulcers are localized areas of tissue damage caused by excess pressure, shearing, or friction forces, which occur in those who cannot reposition themselves or have limited mobility. They can also be...

We don't tolerate diaper rash in our children. Why do we tolerate it in adults? After all, diaper rash is Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and we handle it quickly and efficiently with our kids, but not...

Where the Idea for SoSoak began I have been an RN for 42 years. I have experience in Emergency Response, Med/Surg, Med/Peds, Psychiatry and Long Term Acute Care. I can honestly say I’ve seen it...

Empowering Caregivers Fall Prevention and Perineal Care What do these 2 things have in common?  A LOT.  235,000 ER visits annually for falls 80% of the falls occur in the bathroom Millions of falls annually...