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in your eye changes shape to focus light directly on the back of your eye (the retina). But as you ... , . Bifocals correct near and far vision ("bi" means two). A small half-circle in the lower part

Understanding Hospice Care ... turning to hospice care. Hospice Offers Comfort at Life's End It’s a subject no one wants to ... no cure. The focus is on caring and helping control pain and other symptoms caused by disease

*Staff Ed HIV AIDS Patient Care ... education courses. Stress reduction workshops, while they may not focus on caring for people with ... -service programs can provide you with updates on medical advances. Some are offered as continuing ... Overcoming barriers to caring for people with hiv and aids;Infectious Disease;AIDS;HIV;Staff ... Education;Bloodborne Pathogens;caring for patients with hiv;caring for patients with aids;treatment of

surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room. Where to Get Medical Care ... If you have a deep cut, need minor surgery, or have the flu, where do you go for care ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*Caregiver Palliative Care for Loved One Cancer ... want to hire a hospice care team that can visit your loved one, teach you how to care for them, and ... also be available by phone. Respite care services are also available to give you a break from ... end of life;caregiver;palliative care;40686297

. Remember, no one has to face cancer alone. Finding the right care center is a big part of your cancer ... One of the most important steps to take after a cancer diagnosis is finding the right place

ALL cells. There's a risk that ALL cells will invade your central nervous system (CNS). The ... and formed to fit this shape and focus on the tumor. This helps limit damage to nearby healthy tissue ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

. The programs focus on dealing with addictive thoughts and behaviors. They also focus on living a ... groups, professional care facilities and practitioners, and information and referral services

It can be hard to decide on a treatment for your type of cancer. Before starting treatment ... . Getting a Second Opinion on Cancer Treatment It can be hard to decide which cancer treatment

*Travel with a Chronic Condition ... . Take notes or ask a loved one to do it. Make sure you are up-to-date on all of your routine ... information on how to prepare for airport security screening with respect to a particular disability ... chronic condition;healthcare provider;oxygen requirements;supplemental oxygen;locate hospital;emergency services telephone number;DM123;travel

*Cancer End of Life Care ... services. The hospice care team can visit your loved one, teach you how to care for them, and ... also be available by phone. Respite care services are also available to give you a break from ... cancer;caregiving;end-of-life care;16138

even be done at a disaster site. It depends on the extent of your illness or injury. In many cases ... language services Medical social services Medicine treatment These services are all guided by a ... 84671;understanding health care facilities;health care facilities;health care providers;primary ... care physician;physician, primary care;doctor, primary care;hospital;emergency room;er;urgent care

Understanding Paying for LTC, Home Health Care, Hospice ... organizations may pay for all or part of home health or hospice care services. This depends on a ... services varies. It depends on the type of care a person needs and for how long. For most people and ... home health care;home health care services;home health services;payment home health care;payment hospice care;long-term care;p00612

: Ask for help. Other members of your family, community, and circle of friends may want to lend a ... get sick on a work day if you are still in the workforce while raising grandchildren. Look for

approach to care and service. This means that many different professionals work together toward a ... team leader. They are responsible for coordinating patient care services with other team members. A

experts base health guidelines on a careful review of all the relevant research. Based on the overall ... reports often focus on individual studies. Yet no single study tells the whole story. That’s why

important to find a healthcare provider who offers specialized care. The medical specialty dealing ... with children is called pediatrics. As a baby grows and develops, a primary care provider (PCP) is ... pediatrician;choosing a pediatrician;p02647

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... treatment you have will put some limits on what you eat and drink. A dietitian will work with you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Incision Care Abdomen ... soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... . Loosen the tape by pulling gently toward the incision. Remove the dressing one layer at a time ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

. You answered The correct answer is A neighbor may know about a certain service or care ... People who need long-term care include those with a chronic illness or a physical handicap ... long-term care; aging and health; caregivers; nursing home; health care facility;