By the time your child has reached the age of four months, you’ll likely be pretty used to bringing your child into the pediatrician’s office for routine check-ups. However, to help quell your anxiety a bit, it can be helpful to have a better idea of what to expect when you arrive at the pediatrician’s office with your four-month-old!
Plotting on the Growth Chart
One of the first things your pediatrician will likely do is to have you undress your baby so he or she can be weighed and measured in a variety of ways. Read More»
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a serious illness and gently prodded to “get your affairs in order,” you may be wondering where to begin. Wrapping up the loose ends of one’s life can be challenging under the best of circumstances, and when you’re facing a ticking clock (and often dealing with fading health in the process), you may feel as though you’ll never have enough time to do all the things you need to do and say all the goodbyes that must be said. Read More»
Many people view glaucoma as a singular condition. However, there are actually several different varieties of the disease. Each variation of the disease has its own symptoms. As a result, some people may not realize that they are experiencing symptoms that are indicative of glaucoma. Here are a few types of glaucoma and the symptoms that accompany them:
Open-angle
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. It progresses slowly and occurs as the drainage canals become clogged. Read More»
A home health care provider is a good resource to utilize if you either cannot afford full-time nursing home care or if you simply want your senior relative to be able to remain in their family home while receiving the care that they need. Listed below are two reasons to consider home health care:
The Service Can Provide Flexible Care Plans
One of the biggest reasons to consider home health care is the fact that they can provide flexible care plans that can help you fit their service within your budget. Read More»
If you are suffering from back pain, you’re not alone: the UNC School of Medicine says that back pain is one of the most common causes for missing work and for disability. Because so many people have this issue, the good news is that there are many solutions out there that you can try. Here are four ways to find back pain relief:
Massage Therapy
While massage therapy used to be a luxury treatment in the past, many medical practitioners are recognizing its benefits and starting to offer partial coverage with insurance. Read More»
