When watching the talk shows discuss the subject of aging parents, it's usually about the hospital bills, the doctor appointments, and juggling personal time now that your parents no longer drive; about parent/child role reversals. One subject that seems to be neglected when your parents come t......[Read More]

First Aid Training is of great importance because it enables people, ranging from students to public, to be equipped with the knowledge of taking care of patients suffering from common problems that may not require attention of the doctor. In addition to attending to the common problems, those who h......[Read More]

If not carefully applied, testing for C difficile can result in over- or underdiagnosis of CDI.......[Read More]

When it comes to cold sores, many people find that they are rather confused about what to do with them. There are some harsh treatments out there that the doctor can prescribe for you, but generally, the best route is to use home remedies for cold sores.......[Read More]

You need a good guide to cure jock itch. This guide will surely teach you on how to do the right methods. The tips are actually helpful for you. You can follow these so that you will find the right cure for your fungal infection.......[Read More]

Respiratory Infection is a much common type of infection due to bacteria or viruses that causes common cold, influenza, croup, pneumonia and bronchitis. The common symptoms due to these diseases are congestion, cold, flu, itchy throat, cough and a dripping nose. There are various causes and risk fac......[Read More]

Most often individuals fall sick all of a sudden and are rushed to the hospitals. Accident victims are also rushed to the hospitals. All such cases are treated at the emergency room where the staff is trained, quipped and always ready to handle such cases.......[Read More]

Using a head lice comb is a determining factor in removing nits and lice successfully and thus you cannot do without it. Head lice comb can be made of plastic or metal. Metal combs have stiff and fine teeth with very narrow gaps in between and thus they are more effective in removing head lice and c......[Read More]

Violence can strike any workplace; no area is immune. But who is most at risk?......[Read More]

Drinking green tea is not only to relax, but also is a rich source of health benefits. It provides the benefits for peoples of all ages.......[Read More]

At Milwaukee Home Care Assistance, our expert in-home caregivers allow seniors to stay in their home and receive quality assistance.......[Read More]

More than 66,250 Americans will experience a stroke each year, and for three in four stroke victims it will not have been their first stroke. I am devoting some time to stroke in this blog, because strokes disproportionately affect older adults. Nearly three of every four strokes occur to individual......[Read More]

The cold weather in autumn can threaten the gastric functions to varying degrees. The skills like good dietary habits should be adopted to maintain the physical health to the full extent.......[Read More]

We get so busy taking care of others and our careers that we tend to forget ourselves. Many people consider taking care of self as self indulgence. Not anymore. Self care helps us to improve our relationship with others, changes our outlook towards life, helps us to venture new dimensions and think ......[Read More]

Today I want to start sharing some insights about the dying process in Intensive Care. First of all, I do want to point out that I personally believe that every end-of-life situation in Intensive Care is unique, depending on varying factors such as clinical picture, cultural/religious background and......[Read More]

Thirteen states in the U.S., including Georgia, have no license or certification requirement to open an adult day care facility. Rules proposed by the Georgia Legislature have not been implemented due to lack of funding, so they are currently voluntary. The Georgia Division of Aging has standards th......[Read More]

Unfortunately, there are many others that are not of the geriatric age who are in need of a chair lift. There's one situation that readily comes to mind. Diabetes is leading the charge (and is named the silent killer) of being one the most afflicting and debilitating illness. What most people d......[Read More]

Find out what midwifery clinical practice and education have given birth to -- in US health systems today.......[Read More]

Injuries to the older adult have increased dramatically over the last few years due to falls in the home. You can decrease the risk factors by safeguarding your home.......[Read More]

As they get older, many baby boomers never imagined that they'd have to take care care of their elderly parents or how difficult a job that would be. But the advancement of technology and the common availability of internet shopping provides them with some relief.......[Read More]