Know Before You Go: Urgent Care

Posted on: 7 January 2020
Urgent care is a place that you can go when you have a moderate medical emergency (one that is not life-threatening). All life-threatening emergencies should go directly to their nearest hospital emergency room. Urgent care is especially great for nighttime health challenges, since you may be able to get into your doctor during the day. There are a few things you may want to know, however, before you check-in at your closest urgent care.
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Hearing Tests For Babies And Children

Posted on: 6 January 2020
There are several different hearing tests that your child will undergo throughout their lifetime, even if their hearing is sound. Every baby has their hearing tested during their first few days of life. This is to ensure that early intervention methods can be instituted if the child has a problem. Your child will most likely have one of the following hearing tests: Otoacoustic Emissions Did you know that when you hear something a small sound is emitted by the fine hairs in your inner ear?
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2 Tips For Keeping Your Loved One From Falling At Home After A Stroke

Posted on: 6 January 2020
If you are providing care at home for a loved one who recently suffered from a stroke, you may worry about their safety, especially when they try to get up and move around. While you may also believe that your worries are unfounded, falls are a major concern for stroke victims, with 37 percent falling within the first few months after the episode. To help your family member from becoming a part of these statistics, consider using the tips below for preventing a fall while caring for your loved one at home after a stroke.
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Nursing Homes Become Beneficial When Little Problems Create Big Concerns About Care

Posted on: 5 January 2020
Nursing homes provide more than a place for older relatives to live. Far too often, people confuse nursing homes with over-55 independent living complexes. A significant difference exists between the two. At a nursing home, an older relative receives both supervision and care. Someone who becomes forgetful or begins to suffer coordination issues may benefit significantly from oversight. Even when the relative can take care of him/herself in most ways, "
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