Ooopanaceyacare at home: there is no panacea, there is a system

An independent guide for family members caring for a relative at home. Not a medical organisation, pharmacy or care service, and not connected with the former website on this domain; it does not replace advice from a doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (in Russia 103 or 112).

Sources

Sources and limitations

This page explains where the specific information in the guide comes from, why most of the texts are written in general terms, and where the line lies between helping a family carer and providing medical care.

The guide doesn't know your relative. That is why we honestly speak in general terms where only a doctor can give the answer, and don't pretend to know more than we do.

— Editor's note

How we select information

Specific statements — about the causes of pressure sores, measures against falls, the signs of a stroke and the fact that thirst can weaken in older people — are taken from public information by the WHO and the Russian Ministry of Health and from general guidance on caring for people with limited mobility.

Everything else is practical advice on organising the day, record-keeping and the living space. Its purpose is to help a family carer establish a routine, not to replace a professional's decision.

We do not give frequencies of care tasks, fluid amounts, timeframes or any numerical norms: they depend on the person's condition and are set by the doctor.

What the guide is based on

  • WHO — materials on healthy ageing
  • WHO — materials on falls prevention
  • Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation — public information leaflets
  • Guidance on caring for people with limited mobility

What the guide does not include

We do not make diagnoses, name medicines or describe treatment regimens. We do not explain medical procedures: injections, catheters and wound dressings are carried out by a health professional.

We do not recommend organisations, specialists, products or brands, and we do not carry their advertising. We do not promise benefits or payments: rules differ by country, so ask your local health and social services.

How we update the texts

Leaflets and recommendations are revised from time to time, so we reread our materials and correct outdated wording. If you notice an inaccuracy or something unclear, check the information with your relative's doctor or local health services and follow their answer.

We deliberately write more briefly than we could: for someone caring for a relative, understanding what to do matters more than reading a long article.

  • Tips & facts

    How to tell reliable care advice from advertising, myth or someone else's story passed off as a rule.

  • Ask the doctor

    What to ask the doctor and nurse about monitoring at home, the medication schedule and warning signs.

  • Topics

    A map of topics: home safety, daily care, prescriptions and doctor's visits, the carer's own strength. Plus the article catalogue.

Sources

  • WHO — materials on healthy ageing
  • WHO — materials on falls prevention
  • Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation — public information leaflets
  • Guidance on caring for people with limited mobility

Information is current as of the date of preparation. Arrangements for home medical care, social services and paperwork differ between countries and can change — check the details with your local health and social services.