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Traveling With a Scooter
Those that can not easily walk are often very limited in the places they can go. This can make taking a vacation next to impossible. A travel scooter can be a great way to retain your independence and move around freely.
How to Take Care of Elderly Parents Without the Help of Siblings
As the population ages, more people are finding themselves as caretakers for their parents. Aging parents need help with their housekeeping, medicines, food preparation, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring and toileting. When your siblings live out of state or if you are an only child,
Tips For Computer Users to Keep Healthy
Do you work with computers? Spending more than 6 hours on computer? Being a near-sighted? Then it seems that you have to pay your attention on this article if you want to be healthy. I hope you enjoy this post. And please let us know what you think in the comment section.
Retirement In Surrey
Not far out of the bounds of London lies Surrey – one of the nation's most historic and well kept counties. Landmarks stand today that have done so since Roman and medieval times, making for some curious and interesting sights. Being close to London makes for great opportunities to get ou
A Look at The Historical Growth of IV Therapy
Almost every prominent ancient culture identified the value of blood. Blood often held a mystical attraction and was the main "currency" for sacrificial offerings and gifts to the deities of the time. Far before western medicine began to investigate blood flow the ancient Chinese Physician
Avoiding the SuperNurse Syndrome - How to Not Feel Like a Terrible Nurse When Understaffed
Have you ever felt badly about yourself after a long day with not enough staff to do your job well? You're not the only one. I've heard this for years from some of the best nurses I know. No matter what the circumstances, it bothers them to not give as good quality care as they expect from
Overcoming the Hurdles to Electronic Health Record Adoption - DRT-Enabled EHR
A survey conducted by the Institute for Health Policy (IHP) between late 2007 and early 2008 found that only 4% of physicians are using a fully functional EHR, with an additional 13% using only portions of a basic EHR. Although EHRs have been available for the past 10 years , and recent incentives h
When a Nurse Returns to Work After Substance Abuse Treatment
What questions should you ask when a recovering nurse returns to work?
It's More Fun to Be an LVN!
Consider the course of a licensed vocational nurse as something that you can do while still not sure in pursuing your nursing career. It is a viable course because you can continue your nursing education as well.
Stressful Incidents of Physical Violence Against Emergency Nurses
Physical violence against nurses has become an endemic problem affecting nurses in all settings. What can be done to prevent the growing problem?
What is a RHIA?
A registered health information administrator (RHIA) is an important link between health care providers, doctors, hospital staff and patients. Protecting patient and provider confidentiality is often a RHIA's biggest task. Registered health information administrator's must train and supervise staff,
Repairing the Philips M3001A Module
Many Hospitals have been overwhelmed by the repair cost of the Philips M3001A MMS modules. This brief article will explain the reason for the dilemma and some cost effective alternative solutions.
Encouraging the Elderly
Independence. We all want it. From the time a baby sees the red ball across the room and begins to crawl towards it... he is after independence. Crawl, walk, and run... it is the story of our lives.
Constipation Relief - Common Myths About Causes and Cures
Constipation is not a pleasant experience, especially severe cases.They are so many causes and remedies promoted; sometimes it is hard to what is the best method of relief to use.The following are a few common myths debunked about constipation.
What Produces Sinus Drainage? A Nurse's Guide
If you've been wondering what produces sinus drainage there are some surprising facts you'll want to know. Most people think that drainage is not a good thing, that there must be something not working properly or that the symptom must be bad, but that is generally not the case.
Breast Milk Production - A Responsibility For Wives and Husbands
Breast milk is the best and safest way of providing ideal food for the healthy developments of infants. Knowing well how an object is formed helps one to understand well its usage. How Breast milk is produced is important to health professionals, women and husbands. Breast milk is produced as a resu
Travel Tips For Caregivers and Care-receivers
Just because you need a caregiver doesn't automatically mean you cannot travel. If your situation permits, travel can be very enjoyable. When traveling, try to follow the routine that is followed at home.
Bandage Manufacturer - Selecting One to Produce Your Brand
When it comes to selecting a Bandage Manufacturer, it's always best to look at your options. What makes a supplier so important? This article highlights some of the reasons a manufacturer of good quality bandages can be so vital to the global health care market.
Choose Personal Care With a Difference
When it comes to home health care, choosing the right specialists can be somewhat of a struggle. Requiring a lot of time, dedication, expert knowledge and plenty of patience, home care specialists who absolutely love their work are sometimes hard to find - but looking online can really open up new p
Medical Alert Systems, Baby Boomers and the New Demographics
The paradigm seems to have shifted. Medical alerts systems used to be just for the 80 somethings. When the industry started in the late 1970's the decision makers were in their forties... helping their parents. Now those 40 somethings are in their late sixties and early seventies and know the v