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Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

… many older adults have, such as depression and dementia. Caregivers of older adults may be aware of the problem but … health problems or make them worse. These health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, … than usual. Not keeping themselves clean. Having changes in what and how they eat. For example, they may not eat as much …

Time for bed

… It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make every sleep as safe as … how you can help your child: Set up daytime schedule that includes regular times for naps, snack and meal times, and … crawl into bed with his daddy. Then he went for breakfast. What did he eat?” Small children love stories where they are …

Healthy Eating Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits

… Share the responsibility. You decide when, where, and what the family eats. Your child chooses whether and how … a pot on the back porch. Let your children have their own plants to take care of. Let your children start helping you cook as soon as …

Loperamide - Oral

… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … plenty of fluids and minerals (electrolytes) to replace what is lost. Tell your doctor right away if you develop … condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. Symptoms include: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach …

Loperamide Liquid - Oral

… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … plenty of fluids and minerals (electrolytes) to replace what is lost. Tell your doctor right away if you develop … condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. Symptoms include: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach …

Stroke Speech and Language Problems

… may be affected. Also, they may not be able to understand what someone else is saying. Trouble communicating can be … deaf. Be a good listener. Maintain eye contact. Listen carefully. Ask the person to rephrase or repeat something if … deaf. Be a good listener. Maintain eye contact. Listen carefully. Ask the person to rephrase or repeat something if …

Infertility Questions to Ask About Medicine or Hormone Treatment

… sooner to provide the best chance of getting pregnant. What's the success rate of the treatment? Medicine or … infertility? This type of infertility treatment requires careful diagnosis, dosage, and monitoring. Your doctor … infertility? This type of infertility treatment requires careful diagnosis, dosage, and monitoring. Your doctor …

Accidental Needle Sticks

… have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the following steps if you have any exposure to … control. Your workplace likely has guidelines that tell you what to do if you are exposed. This may involve blood tests … have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the following steps if you have any exposure to …

Diabetes Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine

… sugar on hand. Know the symptoms of low blood sugar. They include sweating, blurred vision, and confusion. Always … for your blood sugar meter with the meter. Tell them what to do in case your blood sugar becomes very low. Post emergency care instructions at home and at work. If you take insulin, …

Gestational Diabetes Dealing With Low Blood Sugar