Unfortunately, elder abuse has become a common occurrence in many long-term care facilities throughout the U.S. Elder abuse and neglect can take many forms, from emotional distress to financial mismanagement. Here are some tips to help you decide if your loved one may be at risk… Current Statistics Regarding Elder Abuse As of 2014, 7.6%-10% […]
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Eating disorders have long been considered a disease of teenaged girls, and often tied to issues of weight, body image, and control. The truth is that approximately 10 percent of people with eating disorders are male, and many of them develop these disorders for the same reasons attributed to females. A national survey of high
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One of the hardest things to do as a parent is admit that, sometimes, you simply aren’t the right person to help your child through a tough time. Sure, you want to be that person. You might have even spent years trying to be that person. Admitting that someone else might have more success to
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The lights were dim, but the room was cheerful. Everyone was gathered to celebrate a wonderful cause, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The music set the atmosphere as we thought about how many patients are blessed by the incomparable care they receive from St Jude. The larger-than-life size pictures of St. Jude patients brought into
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The most common question I have received about serving my family a vegetarian diet is how can you sustain them nutritionally without protein? Below are some of our favorites: Follow CleverlyChanging.com’s board Yummy Healthy Treats on Pinterest. Quinoa Many stores have quinoa products on their shelves such as Costco, Safeway, and Giant. Customers can purchase
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UPDATE!!! Enough signatures were collected. The following post is from the SCDAA & SCD Community in order for this bill to past there needs to be 93,006 signatures by October 22, 2014. We need you to act fast, many more signatures are needed. WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO: Declare Sickle Cell Disease a national
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It’s important for people to understand that if you have a family member or a friend who is living with Sickle Cell Disease or any chronic illness it’s not what you say, but what you do that makes the biggest difference. What can you do to be supportive? 1. Be willing to listen There are
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