Most of us don’t give a second thought to the way we organize our homes. Fashion over function has become the mantra of modern interior design and few of us are willing to compromise when it comes to making our homes look, feel and be exactly as we want them to be.
Caring for Those Who Care
These days, Baby Boomers and members of the sandwich generation are a busy bunch. If they’re not chasing after their kids, or putting in time at the office, they might be looking after their aging parents or relatives and it can be exhausting.
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Submitted by Vicky Forest, Foot Care Nurse – We Care Home Health Services
When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important. Poor
foot care can lead to serious health problems, including amputation.
It is very important to understand the connection between diabetes
and foot care. People with diabetes are more vul ...
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By, Stephanie Erickson, MSW, PSW, LCSW - Home Care Health Services
Every time you visit your parents, you notice that they are having
more and more difficulty keeping the house clean. They seem to be losing
weight, and when you look in the refrigerator, you can see why. Clearly
their nutritional needs are not being met. You suggest th ...
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No one likes getting older. With each passing year, life can bring with it new challenges, new ailments and new obstacles. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways to slow down the progression of health conditions.
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Healthy Aging: Caring for Seniors and Those Living With Chronic Disease
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Best Practices in Health Care
Julia Sommers RN
Student # 48860
Continuous Quality Improvement for Healthcare Professionals
Submitted to Canadian Healthcare Association January 31,2009
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So often in working with families, adult children ask me for
suggestions on how to get their parents to acknowledge their deficits
and accept help. The children believe their parent is no longer able to
live autonomously, but is refusing to consider a supportive environment.
At times, the adult children add that they have ...
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