If your parent is independent and reasonably healthy, then he or she might desire to stay at home instead of living in a retirement home or nursing home. However, you might still worry that your loved one isn’t completely safe when living alone. Luckily, there is one good alternative — independent senior housing, such as Carriage Oaks Retirement Community. Basically, your parent can live just as he or she would at home, and there won’t be someone constantly bothering him or her. Read More»
Everyone has had some sort of experience where they were traveling or out for a night and realized that they forgot their toothbrush. In that situation you might think it is ok to skip brushing your teeth just once, right? Wrong! Even forgetting to brush your teeth just once could affect the acid and plaque build up and make it more likely to get cavities. Here are a couple things you can do to keep your teeth clean even if find yourself without a toothbrush. Read More»
Good hearing is especially important to your child as they grow up. Learning to interact with others, learning to speak, and a classroom education depends on your child’s hearing. If your child has minor hearing loss, they may not notice it themselves, or point it out to you. There are some diseases and a few key signs to watch for that can mean there is a problem with your child’s hearing. Read More»
There are several instances in which a recreational therapy program would be prescribed for a patient. If you have a loved one that will be starting a recreational program, you may wonder what will happen during a session. Does it really work in correcting problems? Who else would be involved? What exactly will be done? Here is some further information on the subject for you to read so that you have a little background knowledge before your loved one starts the program. Read More»
The modern diet is filled with foods that are rich in calories and fat. Unfortunately, this can lead to severe weight problems for many people, and this is particularly true when certain other medical conditions are present. Luckily, there are medical options available to help people control their weight. Yet, these procedures are not well understood by most people, and this leads some to believe a couple of common misconceptions. Read More»
