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Education

Education for better self-care

Bilingual resources, community workshops and practical guidance for older adults, families, caregivers and healthcare teams.

Learning to care for ourselves

Clear education for older adults, families and caregivers

A bilingual campaign to recognize important signs, prepare questions and speak with the healthcare team with greater confidence.

  • Plain language and readable type
  • Conversations in Spanish and English
  • Participation of relatives and caregivers
Nurse discusses an educational guide with an older adult and her caregiver in Puerto Rico

Practical library

Resources to use at your own pace

Short lessons you can read, save or discuss with someone you trust.

Observe your feet and skin

A simple routine to notice changes and know what information to share with your healthcare professional.

  • Daily check
  • Changes to write down
  • When to request guidance

5-minute read

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Prepare for your next appointment

A guide to organize questions, medications and important information before speaking with your treating team.

  • Question list
  • Information to bring
  • Follow-up after the visit

7-minute read

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Provide support without doing it alone

Practical ideas for relatives and caregivers to share tasks, observations and questions clearly.

  • Clear routines
  • Respectful communication
  • Care for the caregiver

6-minute read

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Learning together

Bilingual community workshops

Educational sessions designed for municipalities, community centers, faith organizations, residential facilities and institutions. Dates are coordinated with each host organization.

Know your skin and feet

In person or virtual · 45 minutes

Everyday observation, prevention and signs that should be discussed with a licensed professional.

How to prepare to speak with your physician

In person or virtual · 45 minutes

Useful questions, information organization and caregiver participation in the conversation.

Care at home with a clear routine

In person or virtual · 60 minutes

Organizing the environment, recording changes and coordinating responsibly with the treating team.

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GUIDANCE LIBRARY

Guides for patients, families and caregivers

Practical resources to help organize questions, recognize important changes and participate more confidently in conversations with the healthcare team.

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Educational information

How to Prepare for a Conversation About a Wound

This guide helps you organize information, questions and next steps before talking with your health professional about a wound. A prepared conversation makes better use of the visit and helps you leave with clear instructions.

  • Patients, families and caregivers
  • Estimated reading: 6 minutes
  • Last review: September 2026
Educational information

Signs That Require Medical or Emergency Attention

This educational guide helps distinguish between an emergency and a situation that should be reported promptly to your health professional. Signs vary from person to person: always follow the specific instructions of your treating team.

  • Patients, families and caregivers
  • Estimated reading: 5 minutes
  • Last review: September 2026
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Daily Foot Care for People Living With Diabetes

This general educational guide describes daily observation habits and when to seek professional guidance. It contains no personalized treatment instructions: your treating team defines what applies in your case.

  • People living with diabetes, families and caregivers
  • Estimated reading: 6 minutes
  • Last review: September 2026
Educational information

Preventing Pressure Injuries in People With Limited Mobility

This educational guide describes observation and care habits at home for people who spend long periods in bed or seated. The repositioning schedule and support devices are determined by the treating team according to each person's condition.

  • Caregivers, families and teams
  • Estimated reading: 6 minutes
  • Last review: September 2026

Prepared by AOR Medical Solutions of Puerto Rico · Clinical review: pending. This educational resource is under continuous review. Always follow the instructions of your health professional.

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Wound care fundamentals

What a chronic wound is, healing stages, and why consistent follow-up is decisive.

  • Wound types
  • Healing process
  • Hygiene and basic care

Educational content in ongoing development and review

Diabetes and foot care

Prevention, daily foot checks, footwear, and signs that require immediate attention.

  • Daily foot check
  • Ulcer prevention
  • When to call the physician

Educational content in ongoing development and review

Pressure injury prevention

Repositioning, skin care and support surfaces for people with limited mobility.

  • Repositioning
  • Skin care
  • Highest-risk areas

Educational content in ongoing development and review

Care at home

Organizing daily care, supplies, tracking progress and communicating with the clinical team.

  • Care routine
  • Progress log
  • Communicating with the physician

Educational content in ongoing development and review

Nutrition and healing

The role of nutrition, hydration and chronic condition control in wound closure.

  • Protein and healing
  • Hydration
  • Glucose control

Educational content in ongoing development and review

For clinical teams

Protocols, documentation, patient education and interdisciplinary work in institutions.

  • Internal protocols
  • Documentation
  • Structured education

Educational content in ongoing development and review

Educational content is reviewed continuously. You may request guidance or coordinate a workshop by email or WhatsApp.

We respond to requests received through this site in the order they arrive on business days.

Let's talk about the need in front of you

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional or institutional representative, we can help you identify the next step and connect the appropriate resources.

This service does not handle emergencies. If there is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.