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Practical health guides from our nursing team — covering diabetes management, wound care, fall prevention, and more for Sri Lankan families.

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Managing Diabetes at Home: A Complete Guide for Sri Lankan Families

Diabetes affects more than 2.3 million Sri Lankans. With the right daily routines, medication habits, and diet adjustments, families can manage it safely at home — and prevent life-threatening complications.

February 12, 2025·8 min read
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Recovering from Surgery at Home: What Sri Lankan Families Should Know

Hospitals in Sri Lanka now perform thousands of same-day surgeries each year. Going home early is safer — but only with the right support. Here is what families need to know to make recovery smooth.

March 10, 2025·8 min read
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Wound Care at Home: What Every Sri Lankan Family Caregiver Needs to Know

In Sri Lanka's tropical climate, wounds that are not managed correctly can deteriorate rapidly. Whether post-surgical, diabetic, or a pressure ulcer, here is the complete guide to safe wound care at home.

May 8, 2025·9 min read
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Managing High Blood Pressure at Home in Sri Lanka

Nearly 30% of Sri Lankan adults have hypertension — most without knowing it. Here is a complete guide to monitoring, medication, diet, and lifestyle changes that keep blood pressure under control at home.

September 10, 2025·8 min read
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Managing CKD at Home in Sri Lanka

Over 300,000 Sri Lankans live with chronic kidney disease — and Sri Lanka's North Central Province faces one of the world's highest rates of CKD of unknown cause. Here is how families can manage it safely at home.

January 14, 2026·9 min read
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Heart Failure at Home: A Sri Lankan Family Guide to Managing a Failing Heart

Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped — it means it can no longer pump efficiently. Here is how Sri Lankan families can manage symptoms, prevent hospital readmissions, and maintain quality of life at home.

February 11, 2026·9 min read
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Nutrition and Meal Planning for Elderly Sri Lankans: A Practical Guide

As we age, what we eat becomes more important — and more complex. Here is a practical, culturally adapted guide to feeding elderly Sri Lankans well, managing common chronic conditions through diet, and making mealtimes enjoyable.

April 8, 2026·9 min read
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Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing for Elderly Sri Lankans

Up to 30% of elderly Sri Lankans experience depression or anxiety — yet mental health remains the most overlooked dimension of ageing. Here is how families can recognise the signs, reduce isolation, and provide genuine emotional support.

May 13, 2026·8 min read

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