Urinary Catheter Management at Home: Safety and Prevention The urinary catheter is one of the most common medical devices among older home care patients and those with neurological conditions. Inadequate management is the main cause of catheter-associated uri... 2 Dec 2025
Fall Prevention in the Elderly: Home Strategies Falls are the leading cause of serious injury and accidental death among older people. In Italy, it is estimated that over 3 million people over 65 fall each year. Yet most falls can be prevented thro... 27 Nov 2025
Chronic Pain Management at Home: Integrated Approaches Chronic pain affects over 30% of the Italian adult population and is one of the main causes of disability and reduced quality of life. Managing it adequately at home requires an integrated approach co... 22 Nov 2025
Home Nurse: When to Call and What to Expect The home nurse is a highly qualified professional who brings healthcare directly to the patient's home. Knowing when and how to call one can make the difference between safe health management and an a... 17 Nov 2025
Alzheimer's and Dementia: Specialised Home Care Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia present unique care challenges. Progressive cognitive impairment, behavioural disturbances and loss of independence require highly specialised, continuo... 12 Nov 2025
Advanced Wound Care at Home: Skin Lesions and Pressure Ulcers Chronic skin lesions — pressure ulcers, venous ulcers and diabetic foot — are among the most complex challenges in home care. Inadequate management leads to infections, unnecessary suffering and avoid... 7 Nov 2025
How to Support a Family Caregiver: Practical Tips Being a family caregiver is a task involving great love, but also considerable strain. Millions of people in Italy care daily for an older, ill or disabled family member, often without specific traini... 2 Nov 2025
Clinical Home Nutrition: The Role of the Nutritionist in Care Nutrition is a fundamental, often underestimated component of home healthcare. Malnutrition in older people and patients with chronic conditions is a widespread problem that significantly worsens clin... 28 Oct 2025
Care for People with Disabilities: Rights and Available Services People with disabilities are entitled to care that ensures their full participation in social life and respects their autonomy and dignity. Private home care supplements and often completes public pro... 23 Oct 2025
Home Physiotherapy: When It Is Indicated and How It Works Home physiotherapy is much more than a convenience: it is often the most effective solution for patients with mobility difficulties, frail older people or those recovering after surgery. Working in th... 18 Oct 2025
Home Palliative Care: Accompanying with Dignity Home palliative care is a choice that places great value on humanity and dignity. It allows people with advanced incurable illnesses to spend their remaining time in their family environment, surround... 13 Oct 2025
Post-Operative Home Care: What to Expect Discharge from hospital does not mark the end of care: for many patients, the post-operative period at home is the most critical phase of healing. Skilled care at this stage significantly reduces the ... 8 Oct 2025
