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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have … about other things you can do, such as shopping and meal planning or setting the table. Or try using simpler recipes. … that doesn't change much from day to day. You or your caregiver can help avoid confusion at home by labelling …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … LASEK and PRK may also be safer for people with certain lifestyles, such as professional athletes, police officers, … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a … blood sugar levels by keeping them in your target range. Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and being more … if we couldn't get my blood sugar under control. I got scared. So I've been eating better and checking my blood …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … More important I will be travelling to an area where health care may not be available, so I want to take care of this … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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Supporting a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this … child ways to manage the condition. Encourage good self-care like getting enough sleep, eating a variety of healthy … your child's counsellor or take parenting classes. Take care of yourself. Find a counsellor for yourself if you need …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to … are at increased risk for a severe reaction to the shots. A life-threatening, whole-body reaction (anaphylaxis) to the … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Baby care Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview There’s lots to … to know your new baby. Find advice on how to provide the care your baby needs for a healthy start. Premature infants … daily needs: What to expect Umbilical cord care Pregnancy: Should I bank my baby's umbilical cord blood? Umbilical cord …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … my stools soft, but I hope that the treatment will take care of most of the pain so I can be more comfortable at … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … symptoms of GERD with over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes. Stronger prescription medicines often … antacids that contain calcium carbonate (such as Tums). Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. …