As a parent, forcing stronger study and homework habits may be something that you want to start earlier rather than later. Fortunately, if you have a son or daughter who does not have to work very hard in elementary or middle school to keep straight A’s you may feel like you do not have much […]
When you have a lot of stuff and not enough storage space for it all, you may need to look at the local commercial storage units to store your excess items. There are big storage units for rent as well as smaller ones if you don’t have that much to store. Some people store their […]
As your parents get older, the time may come when they can no longer care for themselves on their own. This might happen due to old age and infirmity, or due to mental degradation from dementia. Whatever the reason, when this time comes, it’s important to consider all of the possible options for how to […]
Caring For an Elderly Patient With Alzheimers or Parkinsons
A number of diseases and chronic conditions are known to primary affect the elderly population. Two in particular are Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease, both of which may seriously impact the patient’s lifestyle and independence. The good news is that awareness of these conditions is better than ever, and many services and guidelines are available […]
Why Children with Down Syndrome are a Blessing
It is said that down syndrome (DS) can be discovered in the womb, and some people choose to have this testing done. However, the tests are not always accurate and many people are told their child will have down syndrome, but are born without it. Still, if you’ve chosen to have the test performed and […]
Knowing When to Visit Urgent and Emergency Care Clinics
Americans often need medical care during their everyday lives, and it is important to know the difference between emergency room and urgent care. “Urgent” and “emergency” care may sound similar on the face of it, but the difference between emergency room and urgent care is actually quite distinct. The main difference between emergency room and […]