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- Why do I need home care? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Mark LovellYears ago people lived closer to their grown children. Many of them lived right in the same neighbourhood. They often got to see them several times a week. They kept in touch and would always be available to help. The grand kids could cut the lawn. Mom could run by with some fresh fruit and chat ...
Views: 1101 - Why Does It Always Cost So Much To Repair My Car? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Gregory HandersonI scratch my head sometimes when receiving an estimate for work on my car, why you might wonder; well I am just in shock at the exorbitant cost of repair work to my old banger. Why does it cost so much to get my car fixed? This question is one I know many other motorists have queried from time ...
Views: 1658 - Why Does It Always Cost So Much To Repair My Car? Part 2 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Gregory HandersonI scratch my head every time I get my estimate for repair work to my car, why you might wonder; well I am just in astonished at the exorbitant fee for repair work for a car that is more than 10 years old. So I ask "why does it cost so much to get my car fixed?" This question must not be one that ...
Views: 963 - Why Eyelid Surgery in San Diego has Becoming Important? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2017 from Marina PalAlthough it may sound cliched, scientists have confirmed that the eyes really are the ‘window to the soul.’ After research that compared eye patterns and structures with personality traits, researchers found a direct correlation. Examination was done on patterns that radiate from the pupil, ...
Views: 746 - Why Senior Home Care May Be Right for Your Loved One - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Sam MoserThe phrase “Home Care” encompasses a wide range of health care services provided by both skilled caregivers and professional health workers alike at the homes of patients. The service is available on either a short-term or a long-term basis. People who stand to benefit the most from this type of ...
Views: 1256 - Why Seniors Need to Get Back to the Gym Part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Larry WaldmanWhy Seniors Need to Get to the Gym Part 3 (of 4) By Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Psychologist/Senior Fitness Specialist Weight Training Weight training, also referred to as resistance training, strength training, or weight lifting, is important because it builds muscle and ...
Views: 771 - Why Seniors Need to Get Back to the Gym Part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Larry WaldmanWhy Seniors Need to Get to the Gym Part 4 (of 4) By Larry Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Psychologist/Senior Fitness Specialist Flexibility/Balance Flexibility and balance are as important to senior fitness as aerobic and strength training. As seen with aerobicizing and weight lifting, this ...
Views: 766 - Why Seniors Need to Get Back to the Gym Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Larry WaldmanWhy Seniors Need to Get to the Gym Part 1 (of 4) By Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Psychologist/Senior Fitness Specialist Why Seniors Need to Get to the Gym According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), after age 50 sedentary individuals lose approximately 1.5% of ...
Views: 752 - Why Seniors Need to Get Back to the Gym Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Larry WaldmanWhy Seniors Need to Get to the Gym Part 2 (of 4) By Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP Psychologist/Senior Fitness Specialist Aerobics Aerobic conditioning is important because it strengthens the heart (which is a muscle), improves lung capacity, oxygenates the brain, and increases ...
Views: 777 - Why should we choose Live in Care for someone with Dementia? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2018 from Soli SethiAs per NHS, Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline in brain functioning. This may include problems with: memory loss thinking speed mental sharpness and quickness language understanding judgment mood movement difficulties carrying ...
Views: 606 - Why to Include a Panic Button in Your Alarm System Package? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Perfect Home DefenseIncluding a panic button in your wireless home security system package offers more than just benefits. It offers ease, affordability and increased interactivity all together. This is probably the reason why many homeowners are ordering life alert buttons along with their smart home security ...
Views: 821 - Why visit your local dispensing optician? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Wendi RogersMany of us need glasses. People need glasses for a variety of different purposes. Some require them to see things which are far away; others require glasses for reading whereas some people like wearing glasses because they look fashionable. No matter what the purpose behind wearing glasses is, a ...
Views: 885 - Why you should never hold in your pee - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn my many years of practice, the number of times I’ve advised patients not to hold in their urine is countless. Going to the bathroom when nature calls can be a nuisance when we’re busy or nowhere near the facilities, but it’s important. You’ve likely heard the same advice from a doctor, or ...
Views: 888 - Why You Would Install Power Chair Lifts - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jonathan AndersonIf you have decided on power chair lifts, you should know that it has quite a few aspects you would find enjoyable. With the technology of today, it has created a wider approach to this particular product. With this said, the features of this product has also widened and enables you to make the ...
Views: 730 - With Loss Comes Gain: Bone Voyage - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Renee BarnowWishing bone voyage to the hip of and to my hip 86-year-old Mom with slight dementia and 24/7 care created the immediate need for bringing to bear the weight of my coaching skills. These skills and coaching models are my immediate go-to place when facing tough situations and of course when ...
Views: 1328 - Would like to Know An Straightforward Way To purchase Employed Cars? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Louvenia TombsOnce you decide to acquire a utilized automobile, just a little research is all it takes to make sure you get your money's worth. A lot of individuals think that dealerships are the only site to get used automobiles. Not true! Exactly where to purchase used cars is details that is easy to ...
Views: 730 - You Don’t Have To Be Alone to Enjoy an Assisted Living Residence - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWhen it comes to looking into a retirement home or an assisted living residence one of the common misconceptions is that these are solely for widowers and those people living alone. While this may be the case in certain senior homes, there are certainly examples of those that allow couples to ...
Views: 1119 - Your Best Assistant for Home Care in Atlanta - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from N K SinghSometimes it is really helpful if you get some one to help you in your daily tasks. Moreover you may also want to keep yourself at your home. So what will be the solution for you? There are many solutions about home care in all over the world but if you are from Atlanta then probably you are ...
Views: 1276 - You’re at risk of diabetes if you have these symptoms - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Victor MarchioneDiabetes affects roughly 29.1 million Americans, and with such a high prevalence most people think they know just about everything in regards to the disease. For example, you probably know diabetes is a condition that affects blood sugar. You also know diet and exercise are essential for proper ...
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