Helpful Home Care

If you've taken your child to the ER because they've broken a bone, you might not think you need to take them to the doctor right away if their bone is splinted there. However, one study shows that in fact, about 93% of splints were not placed properly in ER situations. Here are some splinting mistakes that you might observe which underline the need to see your primary physician as soon as possible after the splint is put on.

Dealing with an aging parent in your care who is showing obvious signs of hearing loss may not always be as easy as just getting their hearing checked and making sure they get hearing aids. If your parent has a stubborn mindset about the situation, you may have day after day of struggling to adequately communicate with someone who claims they can hear just fine. If you have an aging parent is adamant about the fact that they don't need hearing aids, but you know they do, there may be a few things you can do to prove to them that their hearing loss is real and they should check into getting hearing aids.

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a condition of the skin that causes it to become red, very itchy, dry and inflamed. Generally, this skin condition is seen in children, but adults may get it too. Eczema treatment includes steroid creams, medications and/or light therapy. You can try to treat the condition at home as well. Here are the top five ways to manage eczema with home treatment: Try to determine what flares the eczema up:  You need to find out, if possible, what causes the eczema to flare up in the first place.

If you suffer from recurring back pain, there may be an underlying condition that's causing it. Back pain isn't always caused by the usual culprits such as pulled muscles or over-exertion. Back pain that comes back week after week could be the sign of a debilitating medical condition known as osteoarthritis. Here are four signs that your back pain may be caused by osteoarthritis. If you have any of the following symptoms, you should consult your physician.

Botox is a simple procedure that helps minimize or even eliminate the wrinkles on your face. Botox is popular because it works quickly and is minimally invasive – a few shots and you are done. It is used only on dynamic wrinkles, such as those that appear when you smile, but it isn't effective on deep lines that are present no matter what expression you make. The following tips will help ensure you get the most out of your Botox treatment.

The inside back layer of your eye is called the macula. It records images that you view and sends the images by way of your eye's optic nerve to your brain. Your healthy macula focuses central vision in your eye. Because of the macula's central vision focus, you are able to see everything that you do. Macular degeneration occurs when the central portion of your retina disintegrates and you receive incorrect images.

Weight loss surgery typically involves a comprehensive weight loss plan that also includes changes to your diet and exercise routines. Unfortunately, carrots and marathons can be hard to incorporate into your routine, but there's one complement to surgical weight loss that's free, easy to do and completely effortless -- sleeping. Here's how sleeping can help with your surgical weight loss journey: 1. Sleep repairs your body. Weight loss surgeries are designed to help you, but you still need to heal after them.

When you have an elderly parent who continues to live in his or her own home but is increasingly in need of in-home care, it's not always possible for you to address this need. As such, it's useful to think about hiring a home health aide to visit your parent weekly or daily. You can benefit from asking any friends or colleagues who have been in this situation to provide recommendations about the agencies they've used, and then call each agency to find out if it's the right one for your parent's needs.