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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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4 Tips For Making Allergy Season Easier On Your Eyes

Posted on February 24, 2017

Allergy season can be a dreadful time of year if you have moderate to severe seasonal allergies. One frequent frustration is the irritation that occurs to your eyes. There are ways to minimize eye irritation and prevent exacerbating problems. Gently Wash Around Your Eyes During allergy season, you may want to change how you wash your face. Instead of using your typical face wash for your eyelids and around your eyes, use a small amount of baby shampoo. [Read More]

Watch For These Clues That Suggest That Your Teenager Has A Food Addiction

Posted on January 26, 2017

The average person may not group an addiction to food in the same category as an addiction to alcohol or drugs, but counseling professionals know that addictive behavior of any type can be hugely disruptive to an individual's life. To this end, many rehabilitation centers can help people who have all sorts of addictions, including a struggle with food. It can be challenging for some individuals to accept that they have a problem that requires professional help. [Read More]

Age-Management Therapy Questions And Answers

Posted on December 22, 2016

The effects of the aging process can have a profound impact on your quality of life. Unfortunately, you may not be familiar with the options that are available for combating these side effects. While age-management services from companies like Modern Therapy can help to reduce these effects, you need to have a solid understanding about these treatments. How Do You Know If You Would Benefit From Age Management Services? Sadly, there are many people that are not aware of the fact that they may benefit from these sessions. [Read More]

Tips For Getting Sleep With A Newborn

Posted on December 7, 2016

Newborn babies can be cute and you might be strongly bonded with yours to the point where you would do anything for him or her, but that doesn't take away from the fact that they wake up often in the middle of the night and cry, causing you to become sleep-deprived. You need to make sure that you are getting enough sleep when you have a newborn or else you are not going to be able to provide adequate care. [Read More]