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*Advance Care Planning ... Advance care planning is the process of deciding one's own future medical care. It helps to ... . Understanding Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is the process of deciding your own future ... 41115;understanding advance care planning;living will;durable medical power of attorney;advance directive;healthcare proxy;ACP

Healthy Eating for Preschool Kids ... Dietary Guidelines sites. Please note that the MyPlate Plan is designed for people older than age 1 ... make healthy food choices, the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created the ... P02273;healthy eating;preschooler

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... Having a health problem can make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

Healthy Food Choices for School-Age Kids ... Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children. Nutrition: School ... healthy dietary plan. Nutrition and activity tips Here are tips to follow: Try to control ... healthy meals;healthy snacks;P02280;children and teens;physical activity

proxy or advance directive. Or when there are disagreements among family members. Senior healthcare ... needed and make sure they have the resources and time to provide that care. Advance directives if age ... p07242;dying process;decisions in dying process;advanced directives;do not resuscitate order;DNR

team will create your Asthma Action Plan. You may see a few providers each year who help you stay ... healthy. Your team may include: Primary healthcare provider Pulmonologist Allergist Nurses ... asthma;asthma treatment;pulmonologist;allergist;health care provider;asthma action plan;253

*ALL Ch ... in younger children. But it can happen at any age. ALL is not contagious, so your child can’t pass it ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

*Direct Antiglobulin ... Direct Coombs test ... depending on your age, gender, health history, and other things. Your test results may be different ... The direct antiglobulin test, or direct Coombs test, is a blood test used to diagnose a type

All About Asthma ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out ... . Symptoms You may have all of the common symptoms. You may only have 1 symptom, such as ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH

*Diabetes Meal Planning ... Detailed information on healthy cooking tips for persons with diabetes Meal Planning for ... MyPlate guidelines is good for your health. The MyPlate plan can help you eat a variety of foods ... diabetes;diabetes meal planning;diabetes meal;diabetes diet;diabetes cooking

the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable. But just because you're ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

anesthesiologist. Check with your health plan regarding costs and coverage of the surgery ... or concerns. What are advance directives? When you are admitted to the hospital, hospital staff ... P01393;surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare

for your healthcare dollar. Learn how to work with your health plan The more you know about ... your health plan, the better you can use it in your favor. Make sure to: Get to know your benefits ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

Cholesterol: Every 4 to 6 years, starting at age 20 Weight/body mass index: All healthcare ... To keep you heading in the right direction, follow these targeted heart disease prevention

directed by your healthcare provider. Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness ... all agree on the best breast cancer screening plan for women at average risk. Talk with a healthcare ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

Emergency Evacuation Plans ... . Department of Homeland Security. Advance plan Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might ... plan in a safe place that all family members can get to easily. Be prepared Your family may not ... evacuate;evacuate home;evacuate prepared;evacuate advanced plan;2879

Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for ... and Older Adults Exercise is good for people of all ages There are many benefits of a regular ... exercise;men and exercise;male physical fitness;exercise and aging;exercise and elderly;exercise benefits;p00934

Diabetes: Staying Safe and Healthy at School ... your child's treatment plan. It includes emergency contacts and directions for checking blood glucose ... child's name plus directions. Update the treatment plan if the healthcare provider's advice changes ... diabetes;diabetes in the classroom;diabetes medical management plan;monitoring blood glucose

*Direct Bilirubin ... liver problems, such as hepatitis, or blockages, such as gallstones. Direct Bilirubin Does this ... food you eat. A small amount of bilirubin in your blood is normal. Healthy adults make 250 to 350 ... bilirubin;direct bilirubin;blood test;urine test;hepatitis;liver problems;gallstones

healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught at a young age. The following are some ... these healthy eating recommendations with your teen so they can follow a healthy eating plan: Eat 3