Assisted Living: Dealing With Everyone's Emotions

Assisted Living: Dealing With Everyone's Emotions

  • Silencing Whispered Misconceptions About Hearing Loss And Babies

    Amongst the oohs and the ahhs that are sure to come along with a newborn baby, if someone suspects that your new baby has hearing problems, you should get prepared. People do love new babies, but they also enjoy offering their subtle opinions and well-meaning advice about any issues they see. Hearing problems are not unheard of with newborn babies. In fact, about one to three newborn babies per 1,000 will have the common sensory problem of poor hearing.

  • After The Funeral: Floral Arrangements And Plants

    The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for family members.  Sending flowers to a grieving family is a visible sign that shows love, support, and sympathy.  If you have lost a loved one, you will likely receive many floral arrangements and plants.  Flowers are sometimes sent to the home, but often are sent directly to the funeral home or church where the funeral and/or memorial service will be held.

  • Can't Afford Implants? Consider Getting Mini Implants

    There are millions of Americans who do not have teeth. Not only does this have a negative cosmetic effect, but not having teeth can cause the jawbone to deteriorate, which can cause increasingly severe medical problems. The main reason that Americans do not have artificial teeth to replace their natural teeth is the cost of dental implants. Fortunately, mini implants are less invasive and more affordable than traditional implants. Dental implants have changed rapidly since they were originally invented as a medical treatment.

  • The Three W's Of Whiplash

    Whiplash is an often misunderstood condition that can cause severe pain. Both short-term pain and long-term pain can result from a whiplash injury, and if the injury is left untreated it can actually become permanent. However, if you get whiplash treated as soon as possible after the accident, a full recovery is entirely possible. To understand more about whiplash, and to recognize it when it happens to you, read on for the three W's of whiplash.

  • Know Your Major Skin Wound Types And The Treatment They Require

    Some wounds heal fine after a swipe of antibiotic cream, while others require stitching and other medical care. Do you know the difference? Here is a look at the major types of skin wounds, and the treatment required in each case. 1. Abrasions Skinned knees and rope burn are examples of abrasions. In this type of wound, the top layers are rubbed away as the skin slides over a rough surface.

  • 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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