We offer skilled nursing patient teachings applicable for geriatric population on gastrointestinal (GI) system regarding following health topics:

Anatomy and Functions of GIT

  • Small Intestine and Its Functions
  • Large Intestine and Its Functions
  • Stomach and Its Functions

Aspiration

  • Signs and Symptoms of Aspiration
  • Measures to Prevent Aspiration and Improve Swallow Safety

Celiac Disease

  • Celiac Disease
  • Symptoms of Celiac Disease
  • Long-term Complications of Untreated Celiac Disease
  • Gluten-Free Diet

Constipation

  • Common Causes of Constipation
  • Laxative Abuse and Constipation
  • Management Measures of Constipation

Crohn’s Disease

  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease
  • Complications of Crohn’s Disease
  • Low Residue Diet

Diarrhea

  • Diarrhea
  • Causes of Diarrhea
  • Symptoms of Dehydration
  • Symptoms of Severe Dehydration
  • Management Measures for Diarrhea
  • Preventing Viral Diarrhea
  • Preventing Diarrhea from Contaminated Food
  • Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea
  • Dysentery
  • Diarrhea-Preventing Spread of Infection to Others

Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

  • Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
  • Complications of Dyspepsia
  • Risk Factors of Dyspepsia
  • Management Measures for Dyspepsia

Dysphagia

  • Process of Swallowing
  • Dysphagia
  • Signs and Symptoms of Dysphagia
  • Thinning Foods for Difficulty with Esophageal Phase of Swallowing
  • Thickening Foods for Difficulty with Oropharyngeal Phase of Swallowing

GERD

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Risk Factors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Signs and Symptoms of Uncomplicated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Lifestyle Modifications for Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Hemorrhoids

  • Hemorrhoids
  • Internal and External Hemorrhoids
  • Risk Factors for Development of Hemorrhoids in Senior Citizens
  • Lifestyle Modifications to Prevent Development of Hemorrhoids
  • Complications of Hemorrhoids

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Dietary Limitations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Lifestyle Modifications for Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Signs and Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Causes and Risk factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Complications of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Management Measures for Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Constipation
  • Management Measures for Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Diarrhea

Ischemic Bowel Disease

  • Pathology of Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Risk Factors for Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Symptoms of Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Complications of Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Management Measures for Ischemic Bowel Disease

Lactose Intolerance

  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
  • Lifestyle Modifications for Lactose Intolerance

Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Pathogenesis of Development of Peptic Ulcer
  • Causes of Peptic Ulcer Development
  • Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer
  • Complications of Peptic Ulcers
  • Management Measures of Peptic Ulcers
  • Measures to Avoid H. Pylori Infection
  • Lifestyle Modifications for Peptic Ulcer

Ulcerative Colitis

  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
  • Complications of Ulcerative Colitis