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- Best and Affordable Cervical Spine Surgery in India - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaCervical Spine Surgery in India is the best option which provides the relief from the pressure on the spinal cord and also the very affordable surgery that can be easily afforded by each individual who is dealing with the pain from cervical disc disease. Cervical Spine Surgery in India is useful ...
Views: 1033 - Best at-Home Careers for Moms - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Nancy HigginsThey say that a child gives birth to a mother. It’s also said that parenthood is the loveliest, most fulfilling experience of a person’s life. What they don’t tell you is that becoming a parent, as precious as it is, also gives rise to a series of difficult decisions. The first reality check, ...
Views: 1556 - Best Dental Care Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Health Checkup OnlineSoupy Sales said, “Be true to your teeth and they won’t be false to you”. Most people experience at least one dental problem in their life. The tooth is the only part of the body that cannot heal itself. Hence the need for Dentists who diagnose, prevent and treat problems of the oral cavity. ...
Views: 916 - Best Foods for Arthritics - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraArthritis broadly refers to a form of inflammation of joints, and some of the most common symptoms of arthritis are aching, pain, stiffness and swelling in and around affected joints. The two most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is ...
Views: 1477 - Beyond Pills & Shots - Treating Bone & Joint Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Harshad JethraIt is very commonly believed that anti inflammatory drugs and painkillers are just what it takes to overcome conditions like backache, stiffness, inflammation or even arthritis. However in practice, while these medications provide temporary relief from discomfort, they may have serious side ...
Views: 1390 - Birth control for acne - All you need to know about! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Alvina JenniferAcne could be a serious issue for plenty of women out there. Definitely, it causes embarrassment, anxiety, social isolation among women and at the same time, can give you scar marks all over your face and skin. In several cases, women are not even employed in some industries. For the past few ...
Views: 1158 - BOOMERS ON THE EDGE - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from mike beckloffBaby Boomers On The Edge Baby boomers are facing very difficult times. Are you a baby boomer, born between 1946 and 1964? Yes or no, this will still concern you. It concerns every citizen of the United States. Did you know that ten thousand 10,000 boomers are turning 65 ...
Views: 701 - Botox and Baby Botox: What’s the Difference? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2019 from Abdul KarimBotox is the star of the cosmetic treatments industry well-known for its miraculous anti-ageing effects. It gives quick and very effective relief from the facial lines and wrinkles. What usually people know about botox treatment is that it is only effective when you have already started seeing ...
Views: 674 - Buying A Mobility Scooter Online - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Brad BrubakerBuying a mobility scooter is a major decision, and one that will ultimately help you to become more mobile and give you more independence than you could possibly imagine. That being said, with the onslaught of the internet over the past few years, you should know that purchasing products online ...
Views: 1347 - Buying Our Very first Multi-Purpose Metal Detectors - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Marie MalacamanBuying Our Very first Multi-Purpose Metal Detectors: Metal detecting - item search, coin firing, beach brushing - genuinely diversion that's been more popular usually. Whether it be for your originality, the net income, or go with the enjoyment belonging to the past time, a lot of us are ...
Views: 1214 - Buying Tips of the Best Dog Urine Odor Remover - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2019 from Sharon MartinIntroduction It is always a difficult task to clean a surface or a carpet. But you will be able to do it easily if you use an enzyme cleaner. Enzyme cleaner is such a cleaning solution that is used for cleaning any surface. It works so effectively on pet urine, odors, and stains. This cleaning ...
Views: 786 - Calcification: Causes, Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf we say the term calcification, it probably brings to mind the build-up around your faucet or shower head. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only kind. Calcification can occur inside your body, too. Calcium is an essential mineral that the body requires. Calcium is most commonly used in the ...
Views: 984 - Can Hair Loss Be Cured? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Serj SaganAre you starting to see bald spots on your head or was the last time brushing a surprise to you because your comb or hair brush had more than a little hair in it? Is there anything you can do to prevent your hair loss or maybe even restore some of that growth back? That is the focus of this ...
Views: 1578 - Can I Really Afford To Live In An Independent Retirement Community? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Valerie VanBoovenMaybe it’s the thought of mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, or the kitchen faucet that needs to be repaired. The multitude of responsibilities and maintenance involved in keeping up your current home may make the move to an Independent Living Community look very attractive. But is it ...
Views: 3699 - Can the “Vial of Life” Project Assure Senior Safety? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneThere is an on-going project called the “Vial of Life.” It does not include an actual vial as it is more a metaphor, but the project does aim to preserve life, specifically that of of seniors or anyone with a chronic medical condition and who may need emergency medical assistance anytime soon. ...
Views: 1394 - Can't Ever Catch Your Breath? You May Have COPD - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Anica OaksCOPD is short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is a term referring to progressive lung disorders such as emphysema, chronic asthma, bronchitis, and similar diseases characterized by regular and increasing breathlessness, frequent coughing, wheezing, and tightness of the chest. ...
Views: 1262 - Canada Drugs Brings Out Convenience to Consumers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from James DomoNow it is easy for someone to find the Canada Drugs on the web and the ones that are available are getting excellent at the solutions that they must offer. They have a variety of drugs they have marketed and just how an individual may buy those drugs. By using the web, they could reach a lot of ...
Views: 1531 - Cardiac Stress Training and Automated Blood Pressure Monitoring - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Jessica RoggersWhat Is Cardiac Stress Training? Cardiac stress training is basically a process to examine the heart health of the patient. It is performed to analyse patients for the risk of a CVD i.e. cardio vascular disease. In the cardiac stress training, the patient is made to either walk on a treadmill ...
Views: 681 - Care at home for elderly couples - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Laura LuckettCouples who reach an elderly age together are in a fortunate position and one where the expectation is to be able to enjoy their senior years together, relaxing, enjoying each other’s company and taking pleasure in the pastimes they have always wanted to enjoy. However, this is not always ...
Views: 1376 - Care For Caregivers–The Forgotten Ones - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Georgina CannonIt takes a special person to be a care-giver. But on occasion you may need to be reminded to take care of yourself. Remember, if you fall apart, there will be two of you needing care. Known as part of the ‘sandwich’ generation, the typical caregiver is a 46-year-old female Baby Boomer with some ...
Views: 1108 - Care Home Residents Lacking NHS Services - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Oliver StirkThe Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) recently undertook a review of care and nursing homes in order to look at how well the health needs of residents were being met. The review included interviewing or observing care being delivered to 386 residents across 81 homes, with a scope for considering ...
Views: 1362 - Care Home Review Indicates Worsening Quality of Care - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Oliver StirkA new report by the Royal College of Nursing (“RCN”) highlights how care homes in the UK are struggling to meet the care needs of residents. The report follows a survey of 584 care and nursing home nurses which found that staff are facing ever increasing challenges in providing care. Most ...
Views: 1499 - Caregiving for Dementia Patients – 15 Home Safety Tips for Caregivers of Dementia Sufferers - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Tim CollingAt A Servant’s Heart, we love checklists. Checklists help us be great at what we do! They do this by freeing our minds to focus on new ideas and observations, because we don’t have to waste mental energy keeping track of things that can be included in a checklist.Of course, ...
Views: 1858 - Caring for a parent with Dementia - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Johnny LoweryCaring for a parent with dementia is not an easy task whatsoever. In the world today, there are at least 10 million caregivers who are caring for individuals with dementia. A loved can suffer from various stages of dementia, and it can be very hard to cope with the dementia day to day. As the ...
Views: 1373 - Caring for a senior with Depression - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAs a caregiver to a senior citizen with depression, it can be difficult to find what is in their best interest at times. Lincoln home care has shown that keeping an elderly person with depression occupied can be the best form of treatment. An elderly person has gone through many life changes as ...
Views: 1018 - Caring for Aging Parents: Elder Rage & Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Jacqueline MarcellBy Jacqueline Marcell, Author of ‘Elder Rage’ www.ElderRage.com For eleven years I pleaded with my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I ...
Views: 2312 - Caring for an Unloving Parent - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was raised by an insensitive, unloving cruel, selfish man. Intentionally cruel and enjoyed it. He has caused me much heart ache by not giving me the love and care that I so much deserved. I am sick and fatigued. He is old and sick and has had a good life and now I find myself ...
Views: 1065 - Caring For Elderly Parents? How To Say No Without Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Michele WahlderSaying NO to a parent's request without feeling guilty is extremely difficult for most of us! However, the ability to set limits with loved ones is a crucial skill needed to maintain emotional, physical, and spiritual health. When caring for an elderly parent, we need all the energy, ...
Views: 4526 - Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Loved One - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Lauren Q HillYou’ve probably heard the saying that says you can’t take care of someone else if you aren’t taken care of first. When you go through the safety check on an airplane, the flight attendant will encourage you to give yourself oxygen before helping anyone else in the case of an emergency. This is ...
Views: 1373 - Caring Solutions- Where Caring is the Solution - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Sandra SergeantCaring Solutions offers a wide variety of in home health care services. One of our dedicated, highly trained staff members will meet with you to discuss your various options and determine which of our plans will provide you with the necessary assistance to ensure your optimum wellness. We offer ...
Views: 1121 - Cataract Surgery: Everything you need to know - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from ziffytech healthcareCataracts are cloudy parts of the lens in your eye that are normally transparent. It is the main reason why many people over the age of 40 go blind. Looking through a cataract lens is similar to looking through fog or a dusty or frosted window. Clouded vision can make driving, reading or ...
Views: 684 - Causes of irritable bladder: Symptoms, treatment, and home remedies - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIrritable bladder is a term used to describe people suffering from involuntary bladder contractions, which lead to a sudden and urgent need to urinate. Irritable bladder syndrome is often referred to as urge incontinence. When people ask, what is irritable bladder syndrome, doctors usually ...
Views: 1255 - Cerebral (brain) atrophy: Why your brain is shrinking and what to do about it - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCerebral atrophy or brain atrophy refers to the progressive loss of brain cells, called neurons, leading to decreased brain size. This phenomenon can occur to the entire brain or be focused on a singular part. The most troubling issue with cerebral atrophy is the potential for it to affect brain ...
Views: 1067 - Choose the Right Wheelchair for Comfort and Added Mobility - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from Barrack DiegoAre you having trouble moving around due to old age, illness or disability? There are several mobility devices in the market today, with wheelchairs being the most comfortable, affordable and convenient because they fit the specific needs of different users. From manual wheelchairs and ...
Views: 856 - Choosing Accessories For Your Mobility Scooter - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Brad BrubakerWhen we buy a mobile phone, we immediately look for accessories to fit on it that will enhance its appearance. It could be a sticker, or a fancy chain that we can add to it, or there may be different panel covers that are filled with designs of our favorite actor or movie poster. The one most ...
Views: 1158 - Choosing the Right Incontinence Products for Your Needs - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Elizabeth DobisMany patients with urinary and fecal incontinence struggle to find the correct products to meet their needs. To select the proper incontinence products, you first need to determine the level of protection that you require. There are many products available, and each meets specific needs. For ...
Views: 1001 - Choosing The Right Nursing Home - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Darren HurleyWe all know that growing old is a natural part of life and unfortunately for some people they can no longer take care of themselves. It is sometimes possible for family members to care for their elderly parents or relatives, but not always or in every case. This is when find ourselves needing to ...
Views: 869 - CMS Regulations for Nursing Homes Regarding Meal Times and the 14 Hour Rule - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Becky DornerRecently we have had a few questions about meal times and the 14 hour rule from CMS for nursing facilities. The concerns are related primarily to the requirements for spacing of the evening meal and the next day's breakfast especially in the context of person centered dining. Facilities are ...
Views: 1422 - CNA Nursing Assistant: Do You Want an Easier Workday? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Antoinette CapriDo you enjoy being a CNA, but the pay could be better? Do you like the residents and wish you could get them better care? Believe me, I understand. Being a certified nursing assistant is one of the most rewarding, yet frustrating jobs on the planet. Worst of all, most people really don't ...
Views: 2500 - Cognitive Deterioration: Use it or Lose it - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Johnny LoweryA simple rule to remember when thinking about the actions to follow in order to avoid cognitive deterioration is: Use it or lose it. One important activity that everyone is encouraged to continue, no matter what the age of the person is, is learning. There are simple ways to keep a mind ...
Views: 1739 - Comfort, reliability and inconspicuousness, mobility on the road for wheelchair users. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Clement DivinIn recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of everyday road cars that have been specially modified for disabled drivers and passengers. This expansion of choices that wheelchair users now have is a great reflection of the work that has been done in so many sectors to offer the ...
Views: 929 - Commode Accessories To Help Elders In Time Of Need - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Moulik ShahBathroom commode accessories are the additional features one can use to enhance the general commode. If you are willing to purchase the commode accessories, then you can browse through the online sites who deal in a wide range of such accessories to meet the various needs of the older people. ...
Views: 600 - Compassionate Gift Ideas for the Elderly - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Aaron DyerBuying gifts for an elderly loved one can be very difficult, especially when they insist that they don’t need anything. Although your time and companionship is the best gift that you can give to your elderly relatives, still there are some special occasions which call for some thoughtful gifts, ...
Views: 1316 - Connection between Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and among that group 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. With such high numbers diabetes prevention is on the forefront of health. We currently know and understand many causes of type 2 ...
Views: 1118 - Considering Live In Care - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Oliver StirkAll too often people consider elderly care in response to an accident, illness or significant decline in health which can result in decisions having to be made under extreme pressure and at short notice. It is therefore encouraged that individuals and their families consider elderly care options ...
Views: 1459 - Considering Live-In Care - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Jack RestinsonWhen thinking over the term live-in care, there are two sides of the coin to be aware of. The first and, probably, surprisingly, equally popular side is au-pair living. In this situation, it's discussing a full-time babysitter entering a household and caring for the house's children. While this ...
Views: 845 - Consult a medical professional - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2020 from Astocare HealthcareConsult a medical professional https://www.astocare.com/doctors/Panchkula Description - Using AstoCare's comprehensive portal, you can easily book with the best Doctors of your city instantly online. Just login to AstoCare and we will help you connect with the best medical practitioners near ...
Views: 694 - Contemporary Augmentation Dentistry: How The Field Evolved After Some Time - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Steven RobbinsImplant dental treatment has become practiced by our ancestors a lot more than 1,000 yrs ago. Even though the dental treatment procedure during the past was really a far cry from the modern day enhancement dental treatment practice of today, we could securely state that our ancestors do know for ...
Views: 915 - Content Marketing - The Key to Business Success - by Submitted on May 20, 2021 from Wajahat AliContacting clients with an advertising message after you have perceived their requirements and needs is something that organizations have been endeavoring to do since days of yore. It was never simple to persuade clients that you had something of significant worth to give them, and it has gotten ...
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