Health Library

No matter what type of treatment you choose, life with prostate cancer can be challenging ... friends can help, too. Coping During Prostate Cancer Treatment No matter what type of treatment ... ;urinary problems with prostate cancer;quality of life with prostate cancer;urology issues;oncology

telehealth applications for the point of care, to drive affordability and quality. Nim is a respected ... reviewed more often to remain current with standards of care. Health content is also reviewed and updated

Understanding Drinking Water Quality and Safety ... gets to you. Drinking Water Quality and Safety When you turn on the tap for a glass of water ... , do you ever wonder about the quality or safety of that water? With drinking water, it's important ... drinking water safety;water quality;water treatment;water treatment plans;safe drinking water;2018

End of Life: Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process ... setting. Others don't feel they can emotionally handle end-of-life-care and death at home. Read on ... hospital Some people can decide where to receive end-of-life care. They may prefer to be at home or in ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

End-of-Life Care: Hospice ... dignity and peace. Hospice care is end-of-life care given to support a person wherever they live. Comfort ... social support. The goal of hospice care is to help the person live to the fullest, even with a life ... hospice;hospice care;hospital based hospice;long term care hospice;freestanding hospices;hospice care settings;P00607;end-of-life care

*Palliative Care ... years, and the relief of moderate to severe pain during that time can greatly improve quality of life ... possible. There is no reason to let pain decrease your quality of life. ... pain management;palliative care;pain assessment;medication use;pain relievers;opiate drugs;helper drugs;surgery for pain control;93

Heart Care-December 2019 ... understanding of women’s symptoms could help healthcare providers better treat them. No matter your ... way doctors diagnose heart attacks, and a different way of studying them, has raised questions ... heart attack; heart attack symptoms; women's health; chest pain; pain in left arm; atypical symptoms of heart attack

becomes part of the mix, it gets even more complicated. October 2023 Living a Balanced Life During ... following a self-care regimen can take up a lot of your time. Adding to the challenge, you may have less

even the rest of your life. Good oral health is important to your overall health and quality of ... life. It's a key part of your survivorship care plan. But many people don't have dental coverage, and

*Cancer End of Life Care ... one is as comfortable as they can be during their final days. End-of-Life Care for Loved ... When someone with cancer is getting close to the end of their life, you may see some fast ... cancer;caregiving;end-of-life care;16138

. It may be a surgery you choose to have for a better quality of life, but not for a life-threatening ... As part of your diagnosis, you and your doctor may discuss surgery as a way to correct your

Pollution Poor air quality can be a problem for many people. And for children with asthma, air ... triggers, the key is to prevent or limit exposure as much as possible. Two main types of air ... air pollution;air pollution health effects;Air Quality Index;AQI;ground-level ozone;carbon monoxide ... ;particulate matter;sulfur oxides;nitrogen oxides;air pollution cause;air pollution culprits;25

child's life, but not provide a cure. Consider the child's quality of life as well as the ... resuscitated, would not have a high quality of life or a long period before death would happen even with ... ;organ donation;funeral arrangements;palliative hospice care

quality of life. And it helps someone live their last days or months with a sense of control ... receive treatments and interventions to give them the most comfort and quality of life. In some cases ... 41109;What is hospice?;Hospice;life-limiting illness;terminal illness

planned for medical care doesn't work, or when the wrong plan was used in the first place. Parents ... can play an important role in protecting their child's health and life. Read more

breathing. Another form of advanced care planning is the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment ... effect after you die. A living will is a document that states what kind of medical care you want ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

, the quantity and quality of her eggs decline. This becomes apparent by around age 35 and speeds up ... after age 40. A man makes sperm throughout his life. So age is not as much of a factor. But many

Types of Depression, Bipolar Disorders ... their quality of life. If you or someone you care about has symptoms of a mood disorder, talk to ... can last for weeks, months, or years. They can affect quality of life. Mood disorders are most

Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team ... trained volunteers. Here are some details to help with end-of-life care. Hospice or ... hospice care;palliative care;legal and ethical issues with hospice care;23505-1

*Caregiver Palliative Care for Loved One Cancer ... loved one comfort and emotional support, and planning what comes next. End-of-Life Care for Loved ... is getting close to the end of their life, you may see some fast changes. Or it can be a slow ... end of life;caregiver;palliative care;40686297