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Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to …

Safety At Home in Baby's First Year

… health office for courses in your area. Burn prevention To prevent burns: Never hold your baby while: drinking …

High Blood Pressure Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home

… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the …

Aging Well Making Your Home Fall-Proof

… Actionset Overview Getting around your home safely can be a challenge if you have … wipe up spills right away. Keep your house well lit. Use night-lights (or keep the … your balance. Wear low-heeled shoes that fit well and that give your feet good support. Use …

Sjögren's Caring for Yourself at Home

… moist. How can you care for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial tears … Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family …

Family Life Cycle

Topic Overview What is a family life cycle? The emotional and intellectual stages you pass through from childhood to your retirement years as a member of a family are called the family life cycle. In …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… abuse prevention series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a …

Autism Support and Training for the Family

… Overview Having a family member with autism presents many … important components of treatment. Training family members about autism and how to … help a family continue to care for a child at home, rather than becoming so exhausted that …

Quitting Smoking How Family and Friends Can Help

… thinking. Helping someone quit using tobacco Family and friends are an important source of … to quit, agree to use tobacco outside your home or limit it to one room. Better yet, … Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family …

After a Stroke Helping Your Family Adjust

… Overview If you have a family member who has had a stroke , you may … about how the stroke is going to affect your family's lifestyle. You may be concerned about … what the person needs to do after returning home. Find out what the person can do …