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… fix. This checklist helps you find hazards in each room of your home, and it gives tips on how to fix the problem. … Preventing Falls at Home Floors ____Move furniture so that your path through a room is clear. ____Remove throw rugs on … are slippery. Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… not include all the information you will need to care for your family member. Your doctor may have other suggestions to add to your plan. … Alertness Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… nutrition. If the person has trouble swallowing, then your doctor, a dietitian, or a speech therapist can give you … other if you can. You may want to play soft music or have your phone or the TV turned off. Try to create a pleasant … Care for Older Adults Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Healthy Eating and Older Adults Stroke Recovery: Coping With …
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… by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . You can lower your risk of STIs by using a condom when you have sex. What … How is it diagnosed? You may find a Bartholin gland cyst on your own, or your doctor may notice it during a physical … Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… scarring and to promote healing. You may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, … If gloves aren't available, put something else between your hands and the wound. You can use many layers of clean … Cuts Adaptation Date: 9/12/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… 20 seconds after a sting, 90% of the venom is injected into your body. To quickly remove the stinger: Flick the stinger out with your finger. Scrape it out with something that is a … Bites Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… medical care right away to prevent lasting damage to your eye. Some examples of prescription and over-the-counter … to treat depression (tricyclic antidepressants). Talk with your eye specialist about medicines that you should not … Errors Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… that control the eyelids. Drooping eyelids may cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your cheeks. This tearing can also be a sign of increased … Problems Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… is the cause. Do not stop taking the antibiotic. Call your doctor to see whether your antibiotic can be adjusted. Most problems will go away … antibiotic. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… The following exercises will help strengthen the muscles in your neck as well as relieve existing neck pain . You don't … that increases pain. Do each exercise slowly. Talk to your doctor before doing any of these exercises. Side and … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
