Long distance caregiving can be complicated and difficult. These strategies, from the National Institute on Aging, offer a list of things to remember: Know What You Need to Know Experienced caregivers recommend that you learn as much as you can about your family member or friend’s illness, medicines, and resources that might be available. Information… Continue reading Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know
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Managing the ER Visit
Most visits to the emergency room are unexpected and frightening. In circumstances like these, it’s important to keep your focus on what will help you or your loved one most. Health care workers, often overwhelmed by the number of patients they need to treat, may not ask every question they should. Here, from the experts… Continue reading Managing the ER Visit
The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes
Dr. Mirwat Sami, a Houston board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, says that it is essential to have a yearly eye exam to protect your vision, especially as you get older. But it’s also crucial to avoid some bad habits that could affect your vision. Here, she shares how to protect your… Continue reading The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes
5 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone
Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it homes time to hit the road and see the world. A survey by Small Luxury Hotels of the World, for example, revealed that between 2011 and 2012 there was a 53 percent increase in the demand for rooms… Continue reading 5 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone