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*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

engage them in more conversation. Show your interest. Listen to their music. Who knows, you ... to stop worrying about the extraordinary and think more about the ordinary." All Family Time ... family time;family time suggestions;quality family time;good family time

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... times a day. Others are given to you during treatment or healthcare provider visits. Have a list of ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

Here are common problems you may run into as a healthcare consumer, with tips for wise ... are common problems you may run into as a healthcare consumer, and some tips for how to respond ... health care;health care consumer;wise health care consumer;1,3083

When A Loved One is Depressed ... , there are ways you can help. Keep in mind that even though depression is a serious illness, with help ... thoughts, take the comments seriously. Help the person get care. If you are concerned that they are ... 84267;what you can do when a loved one is depressed;depression, help for loved one;depression, care for loved one

a heart attack, you are likely to be prescribed some new medicines. Some medicines help prevent ... improve your heart and overall health. Here are more ways to help you live well after a heart ... heart attack, self care;after a heart attack;home care after a heart attack;90134

. The recovery steps that you take on your own are also important. Many are good habits that you ... should continue for a lifetime. Try to: Take good care of yourself. That means getting regular ... 41403;Living well after a traumatic brain injury;living well after a TBI

Create a Family Disaster Plan ... suggestions can help you plan for the worst. Do You Have a Family Disaster Plan? Natural disasters ... members are separated from one another during a flood, tornado, or other disaster, have a plan for getting

do well, what makes you feel good, and what you can offer to others. For example, are you insightful ... fill in the details. If you imagine a tropical beach, listen to the waves on the shore. Feel the sun on

that your surgeon and other healthcare providers will do all they can to take good care of you ... surgery site. If you have a bandage, ask how to care for it and when you can remove it. Ask when you can ... 40988;Be involved in your health care: when you're having surgery;skin care before surgery;surgical care;surgery instructions

Getting Support as a Single Parent ... , and offers child care. Advantages of a support group Here are some of the specific benefits you ... like there are not enough hours to handle it all. Even though you’re doing your best, you may find

. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) ALDs can help you hear better. They are used alone or with a ... ALDs can help you hear better. They are used alone or with a hearing aid. ALDs amplify sounds ... 83652;assistive listening devices (ALDS);ALDS;listening device

*ALL After Tx ... treatment), when it can help predict how well treatment may work. If you are MRD positive, the ALL ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

and eating a healthier diet together. When you are ill, friends and family can: Talk to ... Dealing with health and medical issues can be stressful and confusing. It can be a good idea

*Brain Injury Post Family Care ... than your affected loved one. Stay healthy Take good care of yourself. Family caregivers are ... healthcare provider on a regular basis to take care of your own health. Ask for what you need You ... 83334;Taking care of the family after brain injury;brain injury, famiy care

a doctor to fix it. Sometimes exercise is all that you need to relieve the pain. Watch and learn ... started, you should talk with your health care provider to make sure these exercises are right for

Show Someone You Care Whether you are a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or friend of someone with ... are some ways to show you care: Make something special (a card, a memory book, a photo album of ... cancer;showing a cancer patient you love them;crafts for cancer patients;recipies for cancer patients;21692-1

Preconception Care ... Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can ... do for you and your baby. Planning a Pregnancy If you're planning to become pregnant, taking ... pregnancy;pre-pregnancy examination;preconceptual care;p01229

your own health. You can’t take good care of someone else without taking good care of yourself as ... that you can’t do everything yourself. Give yourself a break All of the things you do aren't ... 82599;For Caregivers coping tips;Coping tips for caregivers;caregivers coping tips;Caregivers;Care ... Giver;Care Givers;Caregiver;Family caregiver;Family Caregivers;Spouse Caregiver;Spouse Caregivers

This video shows the steps of giving yourself a shot. Giving Yourself a Shot Wash your hands ... with your prescribed amount of medicine. Check to make sure there are no air bubbles in the syringe ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care