3 Important Questions To Ask During Your Postpartum Checkup

Posted on 15 May 2019

If you have recently had a baby, it's probably almost time for your postpartum checkup. In the past, it was recommended that women normally see their obstetrician four to six weeks after giving birth. According to new guidelines, however, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that women should see their obstetrician within three weeks of having a baby. No matter how long you wait after giving birth, here are three important questions you'll definitely want to ask at your postpartum checkup. [Read More]

What To Do When The Nursing License Board Is Investigating You

Posted on 8 January 2019

As a practicing nurse, it can be scary to find out that the nursing licensing board is investigating you. No one likes the feeling that comes with someone else thinking you did something wrong. It can be terrifying to think that in a moment's notice you could lose your license and your job. The good news is there are resources out there to help nurses just like you. When this happens, you don't have to sit back and watch silently. [Read More]

Tips For Preparing Your Loved One For Hospice

Posted on 8 January 2019

Learning your loved one will be passing away is overwhelming for you and the immediate family. However, it will also be physically and emotionally overwhelming for your actual loved one. Not only will they be experiencing physical changes, such as pain and the decline of their body, but they will also need to deal with the emotional distress that comes along with learning your life is ending. Hospice is often used to help a terminally-ill individual transition from life to death, making it less stressful for everyone, but placing your loved one in this type of care can be difficult. [Read More]

Addressing Serious Back Pain And Problems

Posted on 8 January 2019

Chronic back pain can be one of the more disruptive ailments that can occur to you. Back pain can be an extremely common condition for people to experience, but it is often overlooked as being a condition that requires spinal pain treatment until it has been allowed to become extremely severe. Take Steps To Reduce Your Back Strain When you first start noticing that you are experiencing chronic back pain, you will want to attempt to identify sources of back strain that could be contributing to the problem. [Read More]

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Caring for the elderly in our lives can be both challenging and rewarding. How do you spread your time out enough to include time at work, time at home, time with your family and time caring for the elderly people in your life? You get help! I have learned to accept the help from the senior care services in my area. Prior to hiring the service, I was spreading myself far too thin. I was not able to attend my kids' games and recitals, I could not get all of my assignments done for work, and I could not care for my mother the way that she deserved. I have gathered some information to help other people in my situation find the right senior care service to help balance their lives like I did.