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… as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family member or friend takes over financial … To help prevent abuse and neglect, consider these tips: Set up your finances so that the bank automatically pays your …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection Opportunistic …
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… these reliable forms of glucose, raise your blood sugar quickly by eating a quick source of sugar such as table … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or … blood sugar. It may be harder to control your blood sugar when your body is stressed (such as due to fever, infection, …
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… Information Overview Read the following information to help you decide whether you might have depression. It does not … The sooner you get treatment, the better your chance for a quick and full recovery. A serious symptom of depression is … Depression Feeling Depressed Interactive Tool: Are You Depressed? Warning Signs of Suicide …
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… Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … are not too bad. I'm nervous about any kind of surgery, so when my doctor said it would be okay to wait awhile, I said, … and a few months ago I started having a lot of pain when putting in backyard fences. Then the pain started to …
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… smaller and limits how much food it can hold. This helps you eat less and feel full sooner. You will be asleep during … You must be careful to chew food well and to stop eating when you feel full. This can take some getting used to. … exercise, or medicine. Surgery is typically considered when your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher. Surgery may …
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… Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview It is natural for you to focus extra attention on your physical health when pregnant. It is equally important that you take care of … support during pregnancy Pregnancy: Relationship changes Tips for pregnant parents Domestic abuse If your partner is …
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… with time and home care. Here are some things to know if you're caring for someone who's sick. Treat the symptoms. … medicine to prevent serious illness. Protecting yourself When you're caring for someone with COVID-19, keep the sick … wear a well-fitting mask around other people. This includes when anyone is in the room with them or if they leave their …
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… sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, salbutamol) as … To help you remember, mark your calendar to keep track of when to get the next dose. Get medical help right away if … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex), which can cause allergic …
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… also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. It is a quick-relief drug. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs … inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn when you can treat sudden breathing problems by yourself and … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
