Tami Brangham

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Tami Brangham is an RN with 21 years of experience. A graduate of California State University-Fresno, Brangham has spent her entire nursing career in Fresno. She worked at Children’s Hospital Central California and has managed medical education programs with companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Innovex and Heald College. Her interest in elder care began in 2004 when she was coordinating home care services for a friend who was terminally ill. She opened Right at Home of Fresno, an in-home care and assistance agency, in February 2005, putting to work her expert knowledge in senior care issues including hygiene, bathing, incontinence and eating.

Brangham has been married for 22 years and has two teenage boys. Brangham’s interests include exercising (and a love for yoga!), gardening, reading, attending her sons’ basketball games and church events. She is part of her community’s Home Services Council, Senior Living Network, The Aging Network and Elder Abuse Roundtable. She also volunteers her nursing services for community health screening events.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Monday December 19, 2011

    1. Does diabetes cause incontinence?

      Answer - Diabetes has many possible symptoms, some of which can lead to or aggravate incontinence.

  2. Friday September 30, 2011

    1. How can I help Mom eat and sleep?

      Answer - First, take your mother to a physician to make sure she does not have any health issues that may be causing these problems. They may be treatable. If these problems are not caused by illness, there is still a lot you can do to help her.

  3. Wednesday June 29, 2011

    1. Are there any exercises to help with incontinence?

      Answer - Yes, there are exercises you can do to help control incontinence. These are called Kegel exercises.

  4. Friday May 27, 2011

    1. Are ventilated patients eligible for home care?

      Answer - Yes, home care companies provide care for ventilated patients.

  5. Wednesday April 27, 2011

    1. What causes incontinence?

      Answer - Incontinence is not normal, but it is common. There are several reasons for why it may occur.

  6. Monday March 21, 2011

    1. Does home care include help bathing?

      Answer - Each state has its own laws regarding hands-on care, so available bathing services vary from state to state. It is best to check with your local home care agencies about what bathing services they provide.

  7. Monday February 14, 2011

    1. What are some home safety tips for seniors?

      Answer - There are many things you can do to make your home safer for an aging loved one. As a nurse, one of the rooms where I frequently see a lot of risk factors is the bathroom.

  8. Wednesday January 19, 2011

    1. What is incontinence?

      Answer - Incontinence is an inability to control your bladder and/or bowels. Urinary incontinence is more common than bowel incontinence. There are different types of urinary incontinence, but the most common type that occurs with advancing age is stress incontinence. This is the leaking of urine during physical exertion such as sneezing, bending, walking or running...