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Amniocentesis is a test that can help answer questions about your baby’s health. But not every ... right test for you. Amniocentesis Amniocentesis is a test that can tell you if your baby is having

A virus is spreading in the community. You've been told to avoid others. You're staying home, but ... . Dealing With the Stress of Self-Isolation Overview A virus is spreading in the community. You've

*Long Term Care Planning ... insurance plan will pay. You may want to look into long-term care insurance or other plans that can ... activities, you may need to move to a place where care is available 24-hours a day. These are two ... long-term care;long-term care planning;Assisted-living communities;Nursing homes;skilled-nursing facilities;elder care;1437

*Self Advocate for Quality Care ... healthcare Taking an active role in choices about your care can make a big difference. Consider you and ... your healthcare provider a team—one that is solely focused on your health. To make sure you are ... healthcare provider communication;active role;quality care;self-advocacy

*Communication Disorders Ch ... certain things to take care of your child with a communication disorder: Keep all appointments with ... problems communicating. Your child may also see a child psychiatrist. That is often the case if the ... communication disorders;expressive language disorder;mixed receptive-expressive language disorder ... ;speech-sound disorders;childhood-onset fluency disorder;social communication disorder;p02559

(anticoagulant) medicine. This is a medicine that helps to prevent blood clots. It may be given to you before ... prevent blood clots. Move your feet in a circle or up and down 10 to 30 times an hour to improve blood ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, so any surgery that causes a break in the ... prevent infection, any surgery that causes a break in the skin can lead to an infection. Healthcare ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

the community can all pose new problems. By working together with the rehab team, you and your ... caregivers are unpaid family members or friends that provide full- or part-time care, even when you also have

*Cesarean Postpartum Care ... It can take time to recover fully after a cesarean. It's important to take care of yourself ... time to recover fully after a cesarean. It’s important to take care of yourself—both for your own sake ... After A Cesarean;Postpartum care;C/S;mc1023a;82260;obt1087;postpartum bleeding

each treat you for a different health issue. Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers ... treat you for a different health issue. When a team of healthcare providers cares for you, it's ... heart disease;health care providers;list of medicines;copies of letters to other providers;DM26

procedure? Or charged for a service or supply item that you never received? By checking your hospital ... ? Get a second opinion, if needed. You feel out of control in your care. Feeling out of control ... health care;health care consumer;wise health care consumer;1,3083

providers. Your cancer care team should work together to make a treatment plan that meets your needs. Your ... anger. You may feel all these things and more after a cancer diagnosis. It’s important that you trust

*Post Tooth Extraction Mouth Care ... Tooth Extraction: Caring for Mouth ... When you've had a tooth removed (extracted), you need to take care of your mouth. Doing ... more. After a Tooth Extraction: Caring for Your Mouth When you've had a tooth removed ... 84678;after a tooth extraction: caring for your mouth;tooth extraction, mouth care after procedure

*End Stage Dementia Care ... . This is end-of-life care that can be done in a skilled nursing facility, hospice center, or at home ... for a person to think clearly and communicate. As dementia slowly gets worse, disability increases ... 41129;Caring for End-stage dementia;end-stage dementia, care

Caring for Aging Parents ... Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling ... for mediocre options. Here are some tips to start planning ahead. Planning the Care of Your

Understanding Paying for LTC, Home Health Care, Hospice ... . Hospice care coverage by Medicare needs certification from a healthcare provider that the person has a ... organizations may pay for all or part of home health or hospice care services. This depends on a ... home health care;home health care services;home health services;payment home health care;payment hospice care;long-term care;p00612

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situation that offers help with personal care tasks and meals. A person in assisted living often ... provide care. Continuous care retirement communities (CCRCs) These communities provide a mix of housing ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

the first weeks, talk with a neuropsychologist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. And check that your ... bathroom Removing throw rugs Using a ramp for home access if needed Taking care of ... 83276;surgery for a brain aneurysm, recovery at home;brain aneurysm surgery, home recovery;aneurysm surgery, brain, home recovery

Create a Family Disaster Plan ... to go to a public shelter. Find the nearest shelter that would be able to accept them for care during ... . Get answers to these questions: Does our community have a public warning system? What does it