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 […]
Month: May 2019
Diabetes | Hospice | Nursing care plan for alzheimers
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 […]
Down syndrome help | Facts about down syndrome | Having a baby with down syndrome
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 […]
Difficulty breathing | Emergency room vs. urgent care | Why go to urgent care
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 […]
Americans often need medical assistance in their everyday lives, and they can be taken to urgent care clinics, (or walk in clinics), emergency clinics, and more to get treatment. If someone is ill or injured, a nearby responsible adult may look for a clinic in their area and take the patient there. This may involve […]
Moving to a new house is a stressful process. This is true even if you are moving to a different place in the same town. Local movers can help you reduce the stress. While it can be expensive, the cost might be worth paying if it means getting one or more tasks taken care of […]