28 January 2015
Glass can be a major investment in your ability to see, but for those with vision problems, there may not be a better alternative. Sadly, some of those new to wearing glasses may not fully realize the amount of care these devices take to keep them in good condition. When glasses are not properly maintained, they can have a substantially decreased usable lifespan. Fortunately, you can follow these two tips to help ensure that your glasses always look great and function well.
26 January 2015
Valentine's Day is meant to be a celebration of love and romance, but for some married couples, it is a painful remainder that their marriage is not going well. There may be constant disagreements, verbal or physical altercations, or simply an exhausted resignation that love and romance has been replaced by duty and commitment. However, marriages can be saved or revitalized by simple communication. Couples often need help in expressing their needs or desires, because open expression of displeasure can often descend into defensiveness and accusation.
23 January 2015
A trip to the eye doctor can be expensive, especially if you are needing glasses. The frames alone can cost hundreds of dollars, and unless you have a very weak prescription, the lenses are going to need special treatment such as lightweight materials, scratch coating, and other things that can make them quite pricey as well. For this reason, more and more people are beginning to buy their glasses frames online.
14 January 2015
One important part of being a caregiver for seniors is ensuring that they receive the best physical care possible, but also take part in activities that help them nurture their minds and remain mentally positive. A positive attitude is essential to staying healthy. In order to help encourage a positive attitude in your seniors, you should include activities that require interaction and encourage communication and resourceful thinking. Here are three example activities that are ideal for seniors in home health care systems or at senior centers like ComForcare Home Care - Slidell, LA:
6 January 2015
As a member of the LGBT community -- encompassing people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender -- you are nervous about being admitted to a drug rehab center that doesn't focus on persons of your sexual orientation and the relevant problems you face. You're also concerned about the prejudices other patients might have against you. Fortunately, there are increasing numbers of options for those who would prefer an LGBT rehab center.
5 January 2015
Bunions are no fun and they could develop on anyone. No matter what you have heard, they do not just develop on senior citizens. Bunions are a structural foot issue that can be treated. They start in the area of the big toe and are often a noticeable, bony protrusion. This bump could become painful and could cause you difficulty when wearing certain types of shoes. In its most extreme cases, bunions could affect the way that you walk.
31 December 2014
When most people think of cancer treatments, they think exclusively about radiation and chemotherapy. While these types of treatments are the most commonly relied upon options by physicians to treat various forms of cancer, there are actually other, potentially less toxic methods available for cancer treatment. Among these is the lesser-known option of immunotherapy. In order to know if this treatment option may benefit you, you need to learn a bit more about what this innovative cancer treatment entails.