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3 Reasons to Talk to Your Children About a Family Member’s Alcohol Misuse by Lisa Frederiksen Healthy Living Professional

Posted Sun 18 Oct 2009 10:06pm never have to know. Unfortunately, when it comes to repeated alcohol abuse and/or alcoholism in a family member, the impact on the family dynamics is such that children do ‘know... children about a family member’s alcohol abuse — even if you don’t have all the answers: 1. There is a ‘current of discord’ (anger, fear, frustration) that flows through a family Read on »

Understanding the Family Member’s Experience by Sharon K. Brothers, MSW Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 03 Nov 2010 1:01pm seems like common knowledge to us when we care for our clients may be completely different for family members. We know, for example, that our memory impaired clients are trying... of strength, and perhaps now no longer recognizes them, experience daily life in an entirely different way. Wouldn’t it be enlightening for us to invite our clients’ family members Read on »

Q & A: MRSA carriers & MRSA infected dialysis patients using patient transport by Dr. Donal O'Donoghue Patient Expert

Posted Thu 28 May 2009 12:22am Q: We know that patients receiving dialysis via a line have a very high risk of MRSA infection. What advice or recommendations are there regarding the risk patients who are MRSA carriers or who have had MRSA infection posed for others who may be sharing their transport to and from the dialysis unit? Since patients in hospital with MRSA infections Read on »

New Family Member by Caitlin D. Posted Fri 16 Apr 2010 11:36am Sorry for being MIA but I have a reason. New Family Member named CARMEL. Read on »

Day 24 - A picture of yourself and a family member. by Alice V. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 15 Mar 2011 1:55pm Me with my grandparents on my mom's side, the first time they saw me post transplant!!! Read on »

When a Family Member is Diagnosed with Lupus by Duane P. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 09 Feb 2010 4:40am Family life inevitably changes when a family member is diagnosed with lupus. Chores need to be redistributed, responsibilities shared, and everyone in the family must try to remain flexible. There will be emotional considerations as well. Open communication within the family about lupus may help to allay fears and help to foster an understanding Read on »

Caring for Aging Family Members by John A. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 23 Oct 2008 6:20pm If you are caring for an aging family member or friend, you are not alone. It is estimated that 80% of all care received by seniors is provided by family members – spouses... every American family. Baby Boomers might consider spending time with their aging loved ones talking about their lives and recording the information for other family members Read on »

Doctors Pressured by Family Members to Overtreat by Thaddeus Pope Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Sun 22 Mar 2009 3:39pm In theNY Time sthis week, Jane Brody wrote: "elderly cancer patients are overtreated despite the likelihood of life-threatening complications, because doctors fear being accused of giving up or are pressured by family members to provide therapy that is medically inappropriate." What enables family members to "pressure" a physician? Thethreat Read on »

Family members were today urged ... by BreastFeedingMums .. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 13 Sep 2008 6:56am Family members were today urged to help create a supportive environment to aid breastfeeding mothers. As part of National Breastfeeding Week, both fathers and grandparents were given more information on breastfeeding as part of a campaign to encourage women to choose the option... read more | digg story Read on »

When a patient or family member ... by Donna C. Registered Nurse

Posted Sat 29 Nov 2008 12:25pm When a patient or family member compliments you on the great care you gave, do you respond with “It’s just my job” or “That’s what I get paid for”? Learn to honor yourself, your profession, and the person who offers the praise at http://www.dcardillo.com/articles/acceptingcompliments.html Read on »