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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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Considering A Tummy Tuck After Gastric Bypass? Should You Have Breast Augmentation As Well?
If you've recently lost a significant amount of weight following gastric bypass surgery, you may be enjoying shopping for smaller clothing and participating in activities that were previously too difficult due to your size. However, losing major weight can sometimes leave you with sagging excess skin, and you may be considering following up your gastric bypass surgery with a tummy tuck to remove this lower stomach flap and leave you with the flat belly you've always wanted.

How Can You Get Rid Of Acne Scars?
When you clear up your acne, you can breathe a sigh of relief that your skin is clear and you can finally put your best face forward. But sometimes, acne's hold on your life doesn't end when the pimples stop appearing. Acne scars can last for years, continuing to mar your appearance. What can you do about these acne scars? Read on to find out. Fading Creams and Solutions There are several over-the-counter fading creams that can be purchased in the drugstore.

Have Osteoporosis? 3 Tips For Minimizing Your Chances Of Spinal Fractures
Osteoporosis significantly increases your risk for spinal fractures in addition to fractures in other bones of your body. If you have low bone density, there are steps you can take to help minimize damage to your spine. Be Meticulous About Your Treatment Your doctor may have prescribed a medication to help thicken your bones. The medications typically used for osteoporosis are bisphosphonates, which are commonly prescribed as a large monthly dose.

What Is Causing Your Respiratory Symptoms?
It's springtime and the living is stuffy. You have congestion, sneezing, and drainage, so you figure allergy season has struck with a vengeance. Since you are not a professional, you may be misinterpreting your symptoms. As a result, you need to know the difference between allergy symptoms and those of other respiratory issues. Allergies Respiratory allergies are caused by pollen, mold, dust mites, and other triggers in the air that you breathe.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Is It Really Necessary for Your Tween?
If your family doctor offers your tween daughter the cervical cancer vaccine, you may wonder if it's really necessary for her to get it. Although the vaccine may seem scary to you and your loved one, it may actually protect your daughter from a number of conditions, including cervical cancer and vaginal cancer. In addition, the cervical cancer vaccine may prevent cancer of the neck and head. Here's how cervical cancer develops and how the cervical cancer vaccine works.

Tips For Juggling House Work While Caring For An Elderly Parent At Your Home
Having an ill elderly relative in your home can make it more difficult to get through your everyday chores, while keeping up with the special medical needs of your elderly parent can be overwhelming. Getting the right kind of help for your situation, staying organized and keeping the help spread evenly throughout the week is important. Get Supportive In-Home Care Supportive in-home care givers complete small errands and chores around the house.

How To Make Chronic Conditions Easier On You
If you are suffering from a chronic condition that's making it more and more difficult for you to get around, then you should consider making some changes in your life that can make each day a bit easier on you. When you have problems with mobility, not only can it be hard to go about a regular, daily routine, but it can also be physically risky, since you more than likely have an increased chance of falling.

Getting Past Weight Loss Issues
If you have been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, then there are some things you can do to try to get those results to happen. Sometimes, weight loss can come to a standstill, or be extremely difficult for one reason or another. It is important for you to try different things, so you can see what works best for you and get past any problems that may be preventing you from seeing the results you should.

Obtaining Dental Records To Complete Dental Implants After A Move
Completing the dental implant procedure can take quite a long time. Having to allow the implant enough time to heal properly before it can be completed can sometimes complicate matters if you are planning to move far from your current home. If you are putting off getting a dental implant because a distant move is coming in the near future or are in the process of completing the implant procedure, there are a few things that you should know about gathering the records required for a second dentist to complete the implant procedure flawlessly.

Three Strategies For Teaching Children To Swallow Pills
If you're a parent who needs to give your children medication that they have to swallow whole, rather than drink or chew, and those children don't already know how to swallow pills, you're going to have to teach them. The age at which a child can try to swallow a pill is individual; some children have strong gag reflexes, for example, that make it harder for them to swallow pills even if they are older.