Friday, September 25, 2020
Coping with the pain of a broken bone is difficult, but eventually, it will heal. This is not the case for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart failure, and dementia. These conditions last a lifetime, with no end in sight. However, you or your loved ones can live and cope with a
[ Read More ]After a spinal fusion, one of the critical questions is whether you can return to the healthy way of living you once had. Recovery is vital and does not happen just overnight when you have spinal surgery. Having a good connection and communication from your doctor is critical. You have to talk about how you
[ Read More ]Being active and including physical activity in your daily life is key in having a healthy body and mind, but not being safe while doing it can cause awful problems. Everyone is different, and our bodies differ from person to person so a certain activity might not suit everybody! After you find the perfect regime
[ Read More ]Everyone needs to have a break from their routine job or life at some point in time. Those who care for people with special needs are no different. To refresh themselves and resume their duties with new enthusiasm and energy, taking a break is important. That being said, dealing with someone with disabilities, whether it
[ Read More ]Aging is a process that we want to alter but can never run away from. We all grow old and weak, including our beloved parents. During that time, the roles will be reversed. We, as their children, will be the ones in the position to provide care. Taking care of our elderly folks is not
[ Read More ]Millions of cars line the roads of American streets daily. These cars make it easier and quicker for people to get to work, get to the gym, and go whenever they need to go. While it would be lovely if everyone drove perfectly and there were never any accidents, that’s not the case. Every year
[ Read More ]Tackling a disability can be a daunting task, both physically and emotionally. People with special needs face numerous challenges to survive in a world that generally caters to people who have full abilities. There are mental challenges to overcome, and then there are some physical barriers that should cope with to ensure that people with
[ Read More ]Nursing homes don’t have the best reputation. It’s true that some facilities face some serious challenges. You definitely don’t want to leave your loved one in a facility that is known for nursing home abuse or frequent outbreaks of illnesses, like COVID-19. However, just because some nursing homes have problems doesn’t mean they are all
[ Read More ]Of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S, every year, six to eight are born with a birth injury – as reported by the National Healthcare Quality Report. The most common birth injuries include Erb’s Palsy, bone fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy. Some of these conditions (including cerebral palsy and spinal injury) can
[ Read More ]One of the most devastating injuries resulting from a car accident is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Your spinal cord is a vital part of your body, responsible for transmitting instructions from your brain to the rest of your body. Due to the complexity of the spinal cord, any damage to it often has severe
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