Unfortunately, the fear of being bullied is something most kids deal with who find out that they’ve been prescribed bifocals. If the experience is not a good one, wearing glasses can have a negative effect on your child’s self-esteem levels and make them feel poorly about themselves overall. The good news is that with your support and encouragement, your grade-schooler should be able to more easily adjust to wearing glasses and maintain a positive self image.…
If you have reached the age in life where you need a little help to complete your daily living tasks, you are probably worried about becoming a burden on your children or grandchildren. You may think your only choices are to continue to depend on your family or agree to go to a nursing home. There is another alternative. Assisted living services may allow you to remain independent while providing the help you need on a daily basis.…
Whether you are not allowed to make modifications to your current residence or they are not affordable, you may need temporary fixes to make your living situation more accessible. There are ways you can make your residence adapt to your changing needs without significant renovations.
Change Your Seating Areas
A common problem with seating areas is they are too low to sit down comfortably or once you are seated, you may have difficulties standing up.…
If you have a health condition or infection, one of the first manifestations that you may notice might be associated with your skin. The skin is your body’s largest organ, and when other internal organs are not functioning properly, your skin condition may suffer as well. Here are four health conditions that may cause your skin to look or feel differently:
Diabetes
Diabetes refers to abnormally high levels of blood glucose.…
As your parents or other beloved relative gets older, you might be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Although you most likely are on the look-out for cognitive signs of Alzheimer’s, you should also be aware that Alzheimer’s presents via physical symptoms, as well. Keep your eye out for these physical symptoms of Alzheimer’s when caring for your loved one.
Repetitive Tasks
Alzheimer’s disorder is a disorder that focuses on distinctly repetitive behaviors.…
In general, most people should visit their eye doctor annually to check for any signs of eye conditions and ensure they do not need vision correction or changes to their current prescription. Although yearly visits are sufficient for most people, if you have certain conditions or are at a higher risk for eye problems, you may want to consider visiting your eye doctor more often.
Chronic Disease
There are many types of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that can quickly cause changes in eyesight, and make you more vulnerable to serious eye conditions.…
Although pregnancy can be an uncomfortable or even painful experience, it’s one of the most joyous times in a woman’s life. While you may not be waited on hand on foot for nine months like Britain’s Kate Middleton, you can still treat yourself like royalty. Here are seven important ways to have a more glorious pregnancy, and avoid some of the more unpleasant aspects of it.
1. Treat Morning Sickness…
