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Types Of Wheelchairs
A wheelchair is used by those with limited mobility due to an illness, handicap, or injury. It helps them become more mobile and independent. There are different types of wheelchairs that are used for various reasons. It is important to understand the limitations and safe operation of whatever wheel
Attention---Senior Citizen Alert---Have Your A/C Unit Serviced Now Before the Summer Heat !!!
If you are over 65 years old make sure to have your air condition unit serviced...TODAY !!! Historically, from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this
What You Should Be Aware of When Looking at Retirement Communities
Retirement communities are wonderful places for older people to live. They will be able to spend time with other people in their age group who share similar interests.
Home Safety For Aging In Place
The concept of aging makes many of us think about losing independence and moving to reliance on others.
Ingrown Toe Nail - Getting Back the Good Looks
Did you know that the toe nail can develop abnormally into the toe and expose the toe to nail fungus infection? If you did not know then, here is chance for you to be informed.
How to Choose the Best Chiropractor
Often people are sceptical or nervous when they see a chiropractor. This article is a great resource for the things to look for when choosing the best chiropractor for your individual chiropractic health care needs.
Long-Distance Care Givers!
Caregiving responsibilities can occur without warning, so without proper planning, it can create a crisis situation, particularly if you live far away. Living far away from your senior in need is a problem for many caregivers. According to a Home Instead Senior Care survey, 45% of American adults wh
Caretaker Burnout - Preventing Giving From Draining Your Energy
The term caretaker burnout is usually used when referring to someone who has the responsibility of taking care of someone else who has a debilitating illness or condition and is experiencing physical or emotional problems as a result of doing this. Many people balance careers as well as school with
Remove the Myths on the Elder Care Communities
There are many people who simply refuse to go to an elder care institute because many people are of the false notion that these institutes do not take adequate elder care. This is because, not all institutes are bad.
What You Should Know About Home Remedies For Toe Nail Fungus
Although toe nail fungus is not life-threatening, toe nail fungus should not be left untreated. The sooner the fungi is treated the better the chances of it healing completely.
Waiting Time For Health Insurance Cover - How to Avoid
Avoiding waiting times for elective surgery, ancillary benefits and other health insurance cover means that you can claim refunds on services sooner. This article analyses waiting times that Health Insurance Funds create and suggests ways to avoid having to wait for your refund.
How to Get Rid of Gout - Using Home Remedies
When treating gout most people use prescribed medicine to treat it like Ibprofen or naproxen which is designed to work quickly and reduce swelling fast. However these drugs prove temporary relief and don't provide answers on how to get rid of gout. For example Motrin and Advil that contain napr
Nitrile Gloves: Why Color Is Important
Nitrile gloves play an important part in modern healthcare. As increasing numbers of patients and healthcare workers develop latex intolerance, they are the first choice of health departments but now new glove colors have made the product attractive to other professions. What do hairdressers and pol
What is the Human Genome
Here is the definition taken from the Human Genome Project, "A genome is the complete collection of an organism's genetic material. The human genome is composed of about 20,000 to 25,000 genes located on the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a human cell. A single human chromosome may contain mo
Lift Chairs, Mobility Devices and Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy can be a terrible disease.But, fortunately there's medical equipment and devices like lift chairs, wheelchairs, chair lifts and more available to use to make life easier.
Sanitize Your Scrubs
Medical scrubs and other scrub uniforms are vital to many industries. Yet keeping them clean is vital not only for the sake of the patient but also for the wearer. Here's how to keep them clean and safe to wear.
How to Produce Patient Information Leaflets
Patient information leaflets aren't just an afterthought; they are a critical information link between patients and their healthcare providers. A poorly constructed patient leaflet is of little use to the average patient; therefore, the process of producing an informative and easy-to-navigate leafle
Legal & Ethical Issues Affecting Nursing Education
Nurses are at the forefront for care given to patients, and may deal with life and death situations daily. During their nursing education, nurses must be cautioned that there are a host of legal and ethical issues that will affect how the job is carried out.
How To Recognize Bedbugs
I suppose you already know that bedbugs have staged a big come back in the West. Bedbugs were almost completely eradicated in western Europe, the United States and Canada in the 1950's, but have been resurfacing in ever larger numbers since about 1995. It is supposed that this is due to more fr
Selecting a Nursing Home in Cleveland, Ohio Requires Due Diligence
The state of Ohio recently released a new consumer guide to assist residents in choosing a long-term care facility or nursing home for themselves or their loved ones. According to Cleveland.com, the guide is designed to save individuals who are shopping around for a nursing home option in Cleveland