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constant disagreements, verbal or physical altercations, or simply an exhausted resignation that love and romance has been replaced by duty and commitment.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.
20 January 2015
Traditional liposuction dates back to 1974, but there have been a lot of changes and improvements with the way liposuction is completed since that time. Today, there are several alternative options to traditional liposuction, and one of these is called ultrasonic liposuction, or ultrasound cavitation liposuction. Here are two of the main highlights this alternative version offers when compared to the traditional method: Fewer Risks One of the downsides people experience with traditional liposuction is damage to internal organs.
16 January 2015
If you find it is getting increasingly difficult to see well at night, visit your eye doctor. Night vision problems are just one of the symptoms of cataracts. Early treatment helps prevent the problem from worsening over time. Dangers of Night Vision Problems Night blindness or difficulty seeing well at night may not seem to be that big of a deal at first, but it can lead to dangerous situations. You may find yourself having more difficulty adapting to changes in light, for instance, when you enter a dark theater or dimly lit room.
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:
12 January 2015
People using a walking cane due to disability, injury or age may feel that the cane could make them a target for opportunistic criminals, who see them as an easy target. Read on to find out how to turn your perceived weakness into a hidden strength. Cane-Fu Cane-Fu is a particular style of martial arts that is being taught to senior citizens nationwide. It is touted for not only making people safer by teaching them to defend themselves, but also helping them to live healthier lives through exercise.
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.