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*Long Term Care Planning ... may have information to help. Needing more care At some point, support from family, friends ... 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

family members in this important decision. Not all decisions have to be made at once. In some cases ... certain organizations, causes, or funds are one way to acknowledge what a family wants and needs to ... P03045;children and dying process;decisions and dying process;child dying decisions;right to refuse ... ;organ donation;funeral arrangements;palliative hospice care

time to review your choices. Often, a medical self-care guide can help you make a decision.  Here ... surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room. Where to Get Medical Care ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

aren’t sure what to do, there are lots of places to go for help. There are support groups and other ... Safe surrender means giving up a baby in a safe way when you're not able to care for them ... 90749;safe surrender;safe surrender law;safe haven;newborn care;newborn safety

prone to loneliness, it’s a mental state that can affect all age groups. Ongoing research shows that ... connected Feeling more connected to the people in your life can help prevent loneliness and other mental

*ICU Family Support ... loved one may need rest most of all. And don't forget to take care of yourself, too ... . Intensive Care Unit (ICU): What You Can Do for Your Loved One Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as ... 83284;Intensive Care Unit ICU What You Can Do for Your Loved One;icu, what you can do for your loved one;icu, care of loved one family member

*Twins Newborn Care ... . Accept any and all offers of help from family and friends. And reach out to other parents through ... born early. "Early" means less than 38 weeks gestation. Expect that you will need to help establish ... 61007;twins;Caring for Newborn Twins;multiple birth;breastfeeding;newborn schedule

*Family Friends Getting Help ... care you need. Getting Help from Family and Friends Dealing with health and medical issues can ... , and help make sure that things go smoothly. And they can help you get the care you need. Who to ask ... 40986;getting help from family and friends

process easier to cope with. The emotional, physical, and spiritual impact a dying friend, family ... ages and developmental levels view death and dying may help to ease many of the fears and

*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... helpful to start taking an active role in your care now. This may sound like a lot. But it starts ... medicine provider, you may not have to change providers. Family medicine providers see people of all ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

*Vaginoplasty Surg After Care ... drains) may be placed in the new vagina or near the incision site. They are used to remove any excess ... , herbs, and other supplements. You may need to stop taking some or all of these before the surgery ... Vaginoplasty After Care;Vaginoplasty;Vaginoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61195

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

bladder through your belly to drain urine from your bladder. You were shown how to care for ... belly (abdomen) to drain urine from your bladder. You were shown how to care for your catheter in ... discharge instructions caring for your suprapubic;catheter;suprapubic catheter care;urology;86492

*Vulvoplasty Surg After Care ... vulva. To finish the procedure: Tubes (surgical drains) may be placed near the incision site ... may need to stop taking some or all of these before the surgery. Follow any directions you are ... Vulvoplasty After Care;Vulvoplasty;Vulvoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61197

When Kids are in Intensive Care ... surgeon may ask other specialized healthcare providers to help manage your child's care while in the ICU ... take care of yourself. Remember that the hospital staff also want to help you. You can talk to a ... intensive care;intensive care surgery;intensive care unit;icu;children;NICU;P03021;PICU

All About Garlic ... ): Allium sativum. Family: Liliaceae General description Garlic consists of fresh or dried bulbs ... the plant that’s used most often. Garlic is best stored hung in a dry place. Garlic can be consumed

in the person’s honor to be helpful. For example, fund a scholarship program or give a gift to a ... events you can experience. Understanding grief and learning how to cope can help you heal and

help or just want to talk, turn to friends, family, and members of your healthcare team. Also ... your treatment and yourself. Learning as much as you can about kidney failure is a good place to ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure resources;coping with kidney

overwhelming for the whole family. You and your child will have to navigate a new and unfamiliar place ... for emotional support and self-care. Reach out to support groups, friends, and family members. Share

warmer around your baby’s heel and wait three to five minutes. Put disposable gloves on your hands ... . Clean the bottom of your baby's heel with an alcohol wipe. Remove the cap from the heel stick. Place