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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 Things You Need To Know About Angiokeratomas

Posted on February 29, 2016

Angiokeratomas are benign skin lesions that can be mistaken for other, more serious skin conditions. Here are four things you need to know about angiokeratomas. What are the signs of angiokeratomas? Angiokeratomas present as verrucous papules (pimple-like lumps with a warty surface) with well-defined borders. You may develop one or many of these papules, which can be red, blue, or black. These papules can reach diameters of up to 10 millimeters (0. [Read More]

Two Tips For Better Managing Your Family's Health Needs

Posted on January 25, 2016

Managing the needs of your family can be a challenging task, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. This can be particularly true when it comes to healthcare as each individual may require vastly different needs. Unfortunately, it is common for individuals to make some oversights that can compromise the health of their loved ones. By making sure that you follow these three health tips, you can help ensure that your family members are as healthy as possible. [Read More]

Questions And Answers About Wisdom Teeth

Posted on January 25, 2016

Wisdom teeth are popular topics in the dental community. Due to the pain that they can cause, they can also be the bane of one's existence if they grow in crooked, which they often do.  The good news is that treating wisdom teeth has become fairly common. In fact, about 10 million wisdom teeth are removed from people in the United States each year.  The more you know about these molars, the more prepared you will be if a problem arises with yours. [Read More]

Make Your Home Better For Your Mobility Problems

Posted on January 25, 2016

If you have been injured or fallen ill to the point where you can no longer move around the way you used to, you'll want to make some changes to your home and your lifestyle that accommodate your new situation. The advice provided here will help you make your home easier to get around in and allow you to maintain your chores. Pay attention to difficult areas Every time you spot an area in your house or a task you can no longer do, write the problem down so you can have the appropriate changes taken care of so you don't have to completely avoid those things. [Read More]