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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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2014

Gluten-Free Almond Cookies You Can Bake This Christmas
More people everyday are discovering they have celiac disease. The next step in dealing with a newly-discovered gluten intolerance is finding foods you can safely eat that do not contain gluten. Fortunately, with more attention on celiac disease today, more gluten-free food is available to buy in the stores and in restaurants. Just because you have a gluten intolerance, does not mean that you still can't enjoy some of your favorite foods, so here is a recipe for delicious gluten-free almond cookies that you can bake at home for Christmas.

The Benefits Of Electronic Health Records When Working In Behavioral Health
Treatment for mental health conditions often involves trial and error with medications. With the use of electronic health records, it is easier for all providers to have immediate access to medications prescribed. This reduces the amount of medication mistakes that can occur when trying to treat complex behavioral health problems. Anti-Psychotic Medications Need Careful Monitoring Specifically in the case of patients that require the use of anti-psychotic medications, electronic health records are essential.

Why You Should Not Wait To Get Your Next Tetanus Shot
Most people know that if they step on a rusty nail, they should go to a medical clinic to get a tetanus shot, but do you understand why this is? And, do you know that stepping on a rusty nail is not the only incident that requires this. If you get injured and have not had a tetanus shot recently, you may want to go to a clinic to get one.

Doctor Owned And Operated: 3 Reasons Physician-Owned Hospitals Benefit Patients
After the Affordable Care Act of 2010 placed several restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, including bans on expansion and new construction, some doctors worried about how their hospitals would fare. However, despite these stumbling blocks, physician-owned hospitals have thrived in the last few years. And that's good news for patients seeking personalized, high-quality care. Read on to learn more about three ways in which physician-owned hospitals directly benefit patients. Flexibility

7 Medical Supplies Every Parent Should Have At Home And In The Car
When you think of medical supplies for your children, items like colorful band aids and peroxide usually leap to mind. However, in the event of a real emergency, there are seven lifesaving medical supplies that every parent should keep at home and in the car. CPR Kit A CPR kit is essential and could be lifesaving in an emergency. While you don't have to have a CPR kit to administer CPR, the items included such as a mask can make breathing for another person more effective.