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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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A Comprehensive Guide for Buying Hearing Aid Solutions

Posted on June 8, 2021

Many people, especially older adults, experience hearing loss. While some children, specifically those born with hearing impairments, suffer from this problem, older adults are more prone to struggle with hearing loss. If you have trouble hearing, you may need to acquire a hearing aid solution. What Causes Hearing Loss In most cases, hearing loss occurs naturally as one ages. Long-term exposure to loud noises can also reduce your hearing abilities. Other causes of hearing loss include excessive accumulation of wax, damage to the inner ear, ear infections, or ruptured eardrums. [Read More]

These Kinds of Stomach Aches That Indicate You Should Call the Pediatrician

Posted on May 3, 2021

You can't, and should not, call the pediatrician every time your child complains of the slightest upset stomach. Usually, this just means they ate something with too much fat or too much sugar, or that they're feeling nervous. It's also really important, though, not to just shrug off a more serious stomach ache. If your child experiences a stomach ache that meets any of these descriptions, you should contact a pediatric care service. [Read More]

Tips For Buying Products At A New CBD Shop

Posted on March 5, 2021

Having a CBD shop open in your town can be so exciting! You probably can't wait to visit and purchase some CBD products to try. Shopping at a CBD store can be really fun, but there are a couple of tips you'll benefit from following. Check for THC content. CBD products should not contain enough THC to get you high, but some do contain trace amounts that may register on a drug test. [Read More]

Obesity & Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Consider Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Posted on March 5, 2021

If you are obese and suffer from severe obstructive sleep apnea, it's a good idea for you to ask your healthcare team about bariatric surgery, such as a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve surgery. The combination of obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnea can be deadly, particularly when a CPAP machine is required but not used, such as what may have happened to Justice Scalia, or when CPAP treatment is no longer effective. [Read More]