While researching non medical home care agencies, be prepared with six essential questions you MUST ask a prospective agency before hiring them. "Do you do background checks and are they National?" It needs to be a national background check instead of just a statewide check and it needs to......[Read More]

While functioning in the assisted living business I often come across the query from people as to whether or not individuals who dwell in assisted living residences are happier than those who do not. ......[Read More]

Many parents do not feel comfortable about discussing their finances with their children. However, the world of finance and economic are changing rapidly and your old parents cannot keep pace with these changes. ......[Read More]

CNA programs are the training programs, which train and prepare you for the exam required to get the certification of nursing assistants. This exam is based on two parts; the first part will test your knowledge about the medical theory, in this part you will get 50 MCQs to answer. The second part wi......[Read More]

If you're on the double-lung transplant waiting list, you already know how precious each breath is. You spend many times during the day just trying to recover from scary poor-breathing situations. During this stage you might start taking things OUT of your bucket list. Don't be too fast.......[Read More]

There are many accessories that can be added to your wheelchair to make it more personal or to make your life more convenient. They may seem insignificant, but you will surprise to find out that they are indeed useful.......[Read More]

Jacuzzis are a popular form of recreation and relaxation. While irresponsible use may pose health risks, the belief that hot tubs endanger people with heart trouble is largely unfounded. In fact, moderate Jacuzzi use may actually provide health benefits.......[Read More]

Natural remedies for hemorrhoids are easily available for immediate treatment and these are found to be very effective. It is better to use these rather than to subject a sufferer to surgery which are full of post operative adverse effects including reactions to anesthetics and medication as well as......[Read More]

Knowing how to determine the age of a piece of furniture is essential for antique collectors. One way you can identify a rough time frame of manufacture is by examining the nails used in the piece. The evolution of nail-making establishes a time line you can use to date furniture by the heads of the......[Read More]

Home remedies are a boon to the self reliant.The next time you have a cut, burn, bug bite or headache, look to the pantry rather than to the grocery store or doctor for relief.......[Read More]

Assisted living may be the right choice for seniors who need some help with daily tasks.Elderly couple, till death do us part image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.comAssisted living facilities are designed for seniors who need help with daily activities but do not require around-the-clock.........[Read More]

You must be feeling at loss when the list of possible solutions is lined up for you. More importantly, you are not ready for academic discussions on what works or does not work. All you need is are practical and proven treatments.......[Read More]

With the rapid development of economy and society, our life quality has been improved a lot. However, various kinds of healthy problems also emerge at the same time. This article will introduce seven categories of food to help you get away from subhealth.......[Read More]

Natural home treatment for UTI symptoms can be very effective, particularly if the infection is mild and in its earlier stages. Indeed, in some cases, it may be all thatis required to set you on the road to recovery.As a UTI can become extremely painful very quickly, it is always important that you ......[Read More]

If you are addicted to the home and garden network, you know many Americans are messy and have too much stuff.They also don't have a clue about saving money.This article contains money-saving tips from a grandmother who isn't afraid to call herself "Mrs. Pinchpenny."Using her tip......[Read More]

When the dog left, the man’s demeanor faded, and did not speak again until the dog’s next visit. Our team quickly realized that the dog was a key, not only to this gentleman’s speech, but to his overall happiness and well-being.......[Read More]

Your 80 year old father who is wheel chair bound is home alone while you are off running errands or taking some time to yourself. He slips and falls landing on his hip and elbow. He is no where near a phone and can not call out..........[Read More]

How do I know if I have ulcerative colitis? What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis and is there any treatment for this inflammatory bowel disease?Can I die from ulcerative colitis or is there a cure? Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine also known as the colon. It is a form of......[Read More]

Before you insist on bed rails or use them at home you should be aware of the risks and a little history. You likely think their use over decades is based on effectiveness or safety yet history shows use is based on convenience and a reaction to circumstances. Their use is similar to that of cribs f......[Read More]

Where are we headed in the medical industry with all these medical device regulations in place? For a number of years, medical device sales experienced a rise in sales, productivity, manufacture and ultimately revenue but recent government regulations, reduced government funding, and changes in the ......[Read More]