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Extra Money - Home Care Services

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A growing number of patients who are recovering at home after their confinement in the hospital need special care from people with medical background. This could be a good opportunity for you to earn extra income without really having to work all day away from home.

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Florida Food Safety Rules for Cooks in Assisted Living

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Food safety practices prevent illness.food image by Zbigniew Nowak from Fotolia.comCooks in assisted living facilities are required to adhere to all Florida food safety regulations. The Florida Department of Health conducts periodic inspections of these facilities to ensure that...

Coping With the Burden of Caring for a Senior

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Greater longevity of life and rising nursing facility costs are forcing many into elder care situations they aren't prepared to deal with. After all, it's a tough job, it often involves living with another adult which changes the lifestyles of both, and it entails making critical decisions

What Are Some Effective Natural House Cleaning Products?

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Natural cleaning products are easy to make and are far less harmful to the environment. Commercial preparations may contain any one (or more) of several toxic substances. While natural cleaning products are environmentally friendly, they are also gentler in their action and may take a little longer

The Joys of Creativity

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Art and creativity are key components of a well balanced lifestyle. Many people partake in the arts when younger, but as we age, the urge to be creative sometimes dissipates.

Caregiver Or Nursing Staff Can Write Life Reviews

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People what are nearing end of life have a deep desire to know their live has had meaning and they have not lived in vain.The greatest gift one can bestow on humanity is to teach and share wisdom. This is a way to insure that while your body may leave this earth, your words will linger. Caregivers,

Your Doctor's Dilemma and Lack of Knowledge - A Review

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We live in a culture that adores people in the medical profession. They have attended prestigious educational institutions, have had to maintain exemplary grades and spend long years as an intern. Indeed, they should be honored for their determination to graduate and help you and me overcome the man

How to Care for the Emotional Needs of the Elderly

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As people age, their emotional needs may change. Many seniors find themselves dealing with the loss of a spouse or health problems. They may not have the same support system they had when they were younger due to children moving away or retirement. Having the support of a family member who cares can

Home Security Helps Elderly Family Members Maintain Independence

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Nursing homes are becoming over populated and understaffed. Adult children of elderly parents are concerned about leaving their loved ones in a facility that they cannot constantly supervise. A home security system can extend the amount of time senior and infirm individuals are able to avoid enterin

What Is A Medical Assisting Associates Degree? Is It Worth Pursuing?

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Are you dedicated and passionate? Do you believe you are a highly organized individual? Can you work under stress and pressure? Do you want to pursue a medical related career? Does career advancement interest you? If you answered yes to all these questions, why not become a medical assistant? Medica

Caring For Elders - Top Ten Signs of Dehydration

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Older people tend to store less water - but higher levels of fat - in their bodies than when they were younger. This leads to a situation where they simply aren't as thirsty as they used to be. As the years pass, thirst becomes less and less. Taking in too little fluid, in conjunction with medi

Nurse Assistants - For Those Little Extra Jobs

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A nursing assistant refers to a nursing aide who has obtained a nursing training and has a certificate to prove that. The basic job profile of a nursing assistant is to take care of the patients as they undergo their treatment at the hospital.

Treating Cold Sores With Homeopathic Treatments

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The signs and symptoms of herpes simplex one virus are blister-type sores on your lips, nostrils and chin. They are painful to have, and can be challenging to treat. You will find there are many homeopathic remedies for cold sores that do as good a job at relieving the pain, and making the condition

What Is a Social Work Case Manager?

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Case management, also known as care coordination, is the process by which social workers assist individuals and families with obtaining needed resources and navigating various health care and social service systems. Although case management is not provided exclusively by social workers, it is a majo

Election Campaigning in Care Homes

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Studies have shown that more older people are likely to cast their vote compared to young people. But, according to care professionals, older people living in support community or residential care homes do not vote in large number. The voting figure has actually dropped to below 20%, hence the need

Long Distance Caregiving Challenges and Solutions

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Many people live far away from their elderly family members, which can make it difficult to provide them with the care they need. Instead of helping on a day-to-day basis, the long distance caregiver must rely on periodic visits and the reports of others. Thus, long distance caregiving does pose som

How to Get the Most Out of Your Annual Medical Physical

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The first thing you should do is discuss every one of your major medical problems if you have any. Ask your doctor whether or not there have been any sort of advances in treatment during the past year. Ask them if there's anything else you could be doing to deal with the problem.