If you're looking for an assisted living facility and think all you can hope for is a room and a decent cafeteria, think again. Assisted living facilities have become aware of their residents' desire to remain as active as possible, and they're modifying their programs and offerings to suit those desires. While you may still find the occasional card-game night, you'll also find full schedules of activities and the resources to do more.
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Gum disease is painful and it can make your gums look unsightly. However, even if you decide to go to the dentist to take care of this problem there are still a few things you can do at home to help to curb the condition. Here are some very effective strategies for fighting gum disease.
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling pulls toxins out of the mouth and it is very easy to do.
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If you have red, irritated eyes, you may have a severe eyelash mite infestation, known as demodicosis. While these tiny bugs normally do not cause symptoms, a large number could be affecting you, especially if you are sensitive to them. If so, try using the following two-step home remedy for treating your eyelash mite problem.
Step 1: Apply A Homemade Astringent After Removing Eye Makeup
The first step in treating your eyelash mite infestation is to apply a homemade astringent after removing your eye makeup.
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If your elderly parents are experiencing some challenges with living independently but aren't yet ready to move into a retirement home or nursing home, it's ideal to think about contacting a health agency, like Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care, and arranging some in-home care. A health aide can visit your parents at specified times -- or a team of aides can stay with them around the clock -- to provide a wide range of health services.
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When you become a parent, you worry about all of the common health issues that your child may have. However, you may not consider the possibility that your child will suffer from a less common or less well-known health problem such as Köhler disease. If your child is diagnosed with this rare and uncommon health disorder, you may find yourself in need of more information about the disease as well as about your child's treatment options.
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