Sarcopaenia: Muscle Mass Loss in the Elderly and Countermeasures Sarcopenia — the progressive age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and function — is a geriatric syndrome with serious consequences: falls, frailty, disability and increased mortality. It is under... 31 Jan 2026
Home Care and Quality of Life: What Research Says The preference of most older people or people with disabilities is clear: to remain in their own home for as long as possible. But beyond preferences, what does research say about the clinical effecti... 26 Jan 2026
Prevention of Cognitive Decline: Evidence-Based Strategies Preventing cognitive decline is one of the most urgent challenges in contemporary medicine. As the population ages, the number of people with cognitive impairment is expected to triple by 2050. Yet re... 21 Jan 2026
Therapeutic Communication in Home Care Communication is a therapeutic tool in its own right. In home care, where the professional enters the private space of the patient and family, the quality of communication largely determines the effec... 16 Jan 2026
Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly: Management and Rehabilitation Urinary incontinence affects over 30% of older people and is one of the main causes of social isolation, depression and institutionalisation. Yet it can often be treated or significantly improved thro... 11 Jan 2026
Home Respiratory Care: Oxygen Therapy and Ventilation Chronic respiratory failure is one of the conditions most frequently requiring technological support at home. Long-term oxygen therapy (OLT) and non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) are prescribe... 6 Jan 2026
Intestinal Stomas and Urostomies: Management and Quality of Life at Home Living with a stoma — intestinal (colostomy, ileostomy) or urinary (urostomy) — requires profound adjustment involving practical, psychological and relationship issues. Support from a stoma care nurse... 1 Jan 2026
Diabetes Management at Home: Glycaemic Control and Complication Prevention Diabetes mellitus affects over 4 million Italians and is one of the main causes of disabling complications: retinopathy, nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy and diabetic foot. Skilled home management s... 27 Dec 2025
Children with Special Needs: Paediatric Home Care Specialist paediatric home care is still a little-known service, but one of enormous value for families with children who have complex disabilities, rare diseases or chronic conditions requiring ongoi... 22 Dec 2025
Home Care and INPS: Benefits and Contributions for Families The cost of private home care is often a barrier for families. However, various forms of financial support — public funding and tax relief — can significantly ease the financial burden. Knowing about ... 17 Dec 2025
Motor Rehabilitation After Stroke: The Home Pathway Stroke is the leading cause of acquired disability among adults in Italy. Functional recovery largely depends on the intensity and early start of rehabilitation. Home physiotherapy plays a fundamental... 12 Dec 2025
Home Care for Cancer Patients Living with a cancer diagnosis profoundly changes the lives of a person and their family. Home care for a patient with cancer must respond to complex and changing physical, psychological, social and s... 7 Dec 2025
