If you are the adult child of a disabled person, you may spend most of your time caring for your mother or father because no one else is available to do it and you know your parent cannot do certain things. However, it is normal for family members that take on the role of a caregiver to need some extra help and breaks between all the work they do. If you are feeling overwhelmed and have not been able to do much for yourself or your own family, you should consider hiring a nurse to visit your parent and provide nursing services throughout the day.…
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The proliferation of urgent care centers throughout the U.S. has provided much needed-relief for emergency room physicians and staffers. Individuals who would once have headed straight for the ER for a serious (but non-emergency) condition can now visit a physician or nurse practitioner for treatment, even outside normal doctor’s office hours. But how can you decide whether your condition merits an ER visit or is more appropriate for urgent care? Read on for a few factors to consider the next time you need to decide where to seek medical treatment.…
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If you’re responsible for the care of your aging parent, don’t forget that short-term nursing facilities are there when you need them. You may feel that short-term care isn’t something you’ll need since you’ve decided to care for your parent on your own. However, that’s not the case. Short-term nursing care is an excellent way to get the help you need for your parent when you need it. Here are four reasons you need to consider short-term nursing care for your aging parent.…
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