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End of Life: Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process ... setting. Others don't feel they can emotionally handle end-of-life-care and death at home. Read on ... hospital Some people can decide where to receive end-of-life care. They may prefer to be at home or in ... p07242;dying process;decisions in dying process;advanced directives;do not resuscitate order;DNR ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... Kidney failure and its treatment will mean making some changes. But you can still live a full ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Diabetes Do You Have It ... your fingers or toes? Do you have blurry vision?  What puts you at risk? People of all ... your healthcare provider. Do You Have Diabetes? When you have diabetes, your body has trouble ... 89509;Do You Have Diabetes;Endocrinology;Endocrine System Diseases;Diabetic;Diabetics;Diabetes Do ... You Have;Diabetes Mellitus;hyperglycemia;glucose intolerance;Insulin-Dependent;Brittle Diabetes

All About Asthma ... your healthcare provider. It shows what to do if you have asthma symptoms. It also tells you when to ... medical appointments, you may not receive the care you need. When money is tight, it may be difficult to ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH

*End Stage Dementia Care ... loved one’s care plan Because of the extent of the physical and mental changes that can occur with end ... care and quality of life for your loved one. Think about conversations you may have shared about the ... 41129;Caring for End-stage dementia;end-stage dementia, care

All may be fair in love and war, but the same can’t be said for matters of the heart. A heart ... attack—when blood doesn’t reach part of the heart muscle—is a medical emergency, but its symptoms vary

*Delirium Care ... of treatment is to manage the delirium and keep your loved one safe and comfortable. You may be told ... Treatment of delirium may change when your loved one is near death. The healthcare provider and healthcare ... 41131;caring for a person with delirium;delirium, care;caregiver;advanced illness

glitter over it. Once you have covered all of the glue, shake the extra glitter off. Be careful not to ... cancer, it is important that you never stop expressing your love. Showing how much you care is not ... cancer;showing a cancer patient you love them;crafts for cancer patients;recipies for cancer patients;21692-1

grieving process Grief is a natural human response to the loss of a loved one. It can show itself in ... time a person feels sadness after a loved one dies. There are many things you can do to help a ... grief;loss;grieving;grieving process;stages of grief;symptoms of grief;P00604

heart. What is the likely outcome of resuscitation? Resuscitation can save lives. But its ... and benefits of such actions.  How do I decide if I want resuscitation? Your provider can tell ... 41119;Deciding about resuscitation;do not resuscitate;DNR;DNR orders

How Meditation Can Help You ... meditation itself. So when stress appears hours later, you have the means to redirect it. Meditation ... . Then you can focus on your steps and the movement of your legs and feet.

stay socially connected and how you can do it safely. Why we need social interaction As social ... . It may lead to loneliness, when you feel like you have no connection or support with those around you

requires repeated tries. But smokers do quit for good. Quitting is hard, but you can do it. To learn ... more. Why Do You Smoke? The more you know about why you smoke, the easier it will be to quit ... 84651;why do you smoke;smoking, reasons, smoking, triggers;tobacco, reasons for using;tobacco, triggers

quite painful, they don't cause damage. All About Muscle Cramps Most people know the pain of a ... times before it goes away. Causes Doctors don't know the exact cause of muscle cramps. They usually

*Caregivers Self Care ... know that caring for an aging loved one has its rewards and its trials. If you are a caregiver ... living apartment. Don't assume that the method of care you want is also what your loved one wants ... caregiver;caring for aging parent;stress;1012

your medicine into your daily routine. Take it when you get up in the morning or when you go to bed ... chart can help you take the right pills at the right time. Use a pillbox with days of the week or

*Brain Injury Post Family Care ... can’t do it all by yourself. No one can. Only when you take care of yourself can you take care of ... conflicting feelings As the extent of your loved one’s injury becomes clear, it is normal to feel ... 83334;Taking care of the family after brain injury;brain injury, famiy care

Caring for Aging Parents ... its glow with the expected effects of old age. Sooner or later, older loved ones will need ... available in your parents' community. Discuss with your loved ones how you can help with their future ... aging parents;taking of aging parents;signs of aging parents;advance planning for aging parents;1,1845

do daily tasks, care for your baby, and take care of yourself. But there are ways you can manage ... your brain and body do get rest. Give your baby breastmilk at night instead of formula. This can ... new parent;sleep problems;Insomnia When You Have a Newborn;breastfeeding;insomnia;61018

The Benefits of Yoga ... Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the ... powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of