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. These providers include family practitioners, internists, and geriatricians. Family practitioner ... . Provides healthcare to family members of all ages. Internist. Specializes in internal

*West Nile Virus Antibody Blood ... This is a blood test that checks for West Nile virus, an infection that usually affects birds ... . It can be spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus;WNV;viral infection;blood test;antibodies

, respite care, and financial help. Attorneys and financial advisors can help families get ready for ... protein. Who is at risk for frontotemporal dementia? A family history is the only known risk for

Create Healthy Holiday Traditions With its social and financial obligations, December can ... be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may help ease the season's

before going abroad. Carry both your insurance policy identity card as proof of insurance as well ... your healthcare provider describing the health condition, and any prescription medicines. This should ... P01459;travel health;travel medicine;travel safety;international travel;Americans traveling abroad;foreign travel

diagnosing and treating mental illnesses. They can also prescribe medicine. Marriage and family ... of these: Family practice provider This type of healthcare provider is trained to treat all

Being a working parent can be challenging. Be sure to know your employer's policies, and ... . Learn your employer’s policies Knowing your employer’s policies helps you plan out your daily

Infection A rare genetic disease In rare cases, Addison disease is passed down in a family ... disease Vitiligo or other autoimmune problems Cancer Infection, such as tuberculosis Family

decisions on your shoulders. Before your stay Be sure you understand your health insurance policy ... leaving, and you shouldn't be making financial decisions then. You will have time to dispute any

when in a hospital can help keep you and your family safe. Stay Safe When You’re in the ... safety measures to not get an infection when in the hospital. Doing so can help keep you and your family

death in the family, and financial trouble can be difficult. Coping with the pressure may be ... often treated with medicine, psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, or a

, financial, and emotional stress to both you and your family. If you or your family members are having ... Treatment options Medicines can ease the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Anti-inflammatory

another agency. Be fully informed of agency policies and charges for services. This includes ... . Consistent with state laws, the patient's family or guardian may exercise the patient's rights when the

several choices to help you if you can't afford a full-cost policy and your employer will not cover ... provider visits, medicine, and hospital visits. To help, AARP has a Benefits QuickLink . On this

families it's a major expense. Often people pay for these services using a combination of sources. These ... services. Self-pay (private pay) A person or their family may have to pay for long-term care and

person and family manage the emotional and financial stress of this condition. Next steps ... Friedreich's ataxia. But some possible breakthrough treatments are being studied. Some medicines

plan now for the future. Talk with your loved one about legal and financial matters. You should ... your loved one about legal and financial matters. You should also discuss the types of care they

center's discipline policies agree with yours. Look for a specific diaper-changing area with a ... their policy on cleaning and sanitizing. Check that the center was planned with children's safety

depression Lack of support from family and friends Financial or relationship problems Self-care ... are more likely to develop postpartum depression: Previous depression Family history of

transportation to get to the grocery store or to medical appointments. Others may be financially strapped, and ... have trouble paying for things like food or medicine. These nonmedical factors that impact health