Assisted Living: Dealing With Everyone's Emotions

Assisted Living: Dealing With Everyone's Emotions

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    Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental disorder that's characterized by three main behavioral issues: attention deficit, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Up to 11 percent of children between the ages of four and 17 have been diagnosed with it, and it's estimated that about four percent of adults have the disorder. Many pet owners joke that their dog might have ADHD, but is that possible? The fact is that veterinarians do prescribe ADHD medications to dogs, including methylphenidate, also known by the brand name Ritalin, and the medications do improve the ADHD-like behavior of some dogs.

  • 4 Eye Conditions Your Eye Doctor Can Diagnose During Your Eye Exam

    It is important that you see your eye doctor regularly, even if you have good vision. The eye doctor can diagnose many problems with your eyes. Finding these things early can result in a much better outcome for you. Below are four conditions they may find: Near Sightedness If you have near sightedness, known called myopic vision, you can see well close up, such as when reading a book, but when you look at a distance, everything becomes blurry.

  • Things To Look At When Choosing A Children's Clinic

    Choosing the right pediatrician early in your child's life can help you to develop a strong relationship with your child's care provider. But when you're making such a big decision, there are many factors that can come into play. Here are some things to look at when you're trying to choose the right children's clinic.  Their Training Background The first thing to look at is the doctor's training background. A great pediatrician will have specialized medical training and three or more years of medical residency in a pediatrics center.

  • The Best Ways To Remove Plaque From Between Your Teeth

    Practically everyone knows that dental care such as flossing and brushing is recommended by dentists to help maintain your oral hygiene. However, if you're looking for the very best way to eliminate plaque and prevent tartar from forming between your teeth, you might be surprised to learn that there are superior ways to do it. Read on to learn how you can keep the space between your teeth in excellent condition.

  • Co-Parenting With A High Conflict Ex-Partner: 3 Tips On Keeping Your Sanity

    Sharing custody is difficult, but it becomes even more difficult when your ex-partner is a high conflict individual who thrives on chaos and anger. If you find yourself in a situation where you're co-parenting a child with a high conflict ex, you'll find the below three tips helpful when it comes to dealing with them and keeping your sanity.  Set Up Boundaries and Stick to Them If it's impossible for your ex to be civil and act like an adult, it's important that you not only set appropriate boundaries but that you stick to them as well.

  • About Me

    Assisted Living: Dealing With Everyone's Emotions

    The decision to move one of my parents into assisted living was one of the most difficult I have ever made. I had extreme feelings of guilt that led to me being at the facility with my parent practically around the clock. It took a few months before I realized that I could not let my own life fall apart from the guilt I was feeling. I also learned that my parent was fine without me constantly hovering around. Since that time, I have had several friends express similar feelings of guilt. I started this blog to help others in the same situation understand not only their feelings about assisted living, but those of their parents.

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