Try: Whether travelling by car plane boat bike or foot keep this carry-on bag handyat all times pack this bag with all the insulin and syringes needed for the trip blood and urine testing supplies include extra batteries for glucose meter all oral medications an extra supply is a good idea other medications or medical […]
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Testamentary will a testamentary or self proving will sets forth one’s wishes regarding the distribution of property and the care of any minor children after…
Try: Testamentary will a testamentary or self proving will sets forth one’s wishes regarding the distribution of property and the care of any minor children after death this document should be prepared with the help of an attorney and signed in the presence of a witness living will also known as an advance directive a […]
Before you go call and make an appointment don’t be afraid to ask questions ask the staff to explain anything you see and hear that…
Try: Before you go call and make an appointment don’t be afraid to ask questions ask the staff to explain anything you see and hear that you don’t understand for example if you hear a person calling out it may be because they are confused and not because they are being hurt or neglected ask […]
A walker is a three-sided metal frame with four legs you may need to use a walker because your legs are not strong enough to…
Try: A walker is a three-sided metal frame with four legs you may need to use a walker because your legs are not strong enough to walk without support you may also need to use a walker if you are weak or have balance problems things to consider be sure the walker has rubber grips […]
Here are some questions you can ask a council member what improvements were made in the quality of life for residents in the last year…
Try: Here are some questions you can ask a council member what improvements were made in the quality of life for residents in the last year what are the plans for future improvements how has the nursing home responded to recommendations for improvement who does the council report to how does membership on the council […]
Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is damaged imagine for example spraining your ankle the nerves send electrical signals from the damaged…
Try: Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is damaged imagine for example spraining your ankle the nerves send electrical signals from the damaged muscles to the brain pain from damage to a muscle or a joint is called musculoskeletal pain but sometimes the nerves can be damaged this may be a result […]
Foot cramps have many causes some of the most common causes for foot cramps are #stress or fatigue in the foot – an overworked foot…
Try: Foot cramps have many causes some of the most common causes for foot cramps are #stress or fatigue in the foot – an overworked foot is often susceptible to foot cramps #poor circulation – foot cramp is caused by lack of oxygen being carried to the foot #lack of potassium – this important mineral […]
A variety of community services might help with your personal care and activities some services like volunteer groups that help with things like shopping or…
Try: A variety of community services might help with your personal care and activities some services like volunteer groups that help with things like shopping or transportation may be low cost or the group may ask for a voluntary donation some services may be available at varied costs depending on where you live and the […]
If you or a care recipient owns a single-family home adding an accessory dwelling unit adu to an existing home may help you keep your…
Try: If you or a care recipient owns a single-family home adding an accessory dwelling unit adu to an existing home may help you keep your independence an adu sometimes called an "in-law apartment " an "accessory apartment " or a "second unit " is a second living space within a home or on a […]
Ccrcs are retirement communities that offer more than one kind of housing and different levels of care in the same community there may be individual…
Try: Ccrcs are retirement communities that offer more than one kind of housing and different levels of care in the same community there may be individual homes or apartments for residents who still live on their own an assisted living facility for people who need some help with daily care and a nursing home for […]