No one wants to admit that they cannot do the same things that they used to do. For many elderly adults, the presences of home mobility aids feels like they are admitting defeat, that they are admitting that they can't do what they used to do. Here are three tips to use to help your parents embrace the idea of home mobility aids.
#1 Help Them See How This Will Make Them More Independent
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For many recovering alcohol and drug addicts, getting clean is a huge uphill battle. Many addicts fight for weeks or months in rehab to get off drugs or alcohol, many with a lot of success doing so. However, the hardest part of getting alcohol or drugs is staying off of them for the rest of your life. Most rehabs do not have constant services available to help addicts stay clean after addiction treatment in rehab ends.
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The gastric balloon is one of the most recent development in weight loss. It is a non-surgical approach that is ideal for people who are overweight, but may not qualify for or want a permanent procedure. If you are considering the gastric balloon, there are changes you need to make to gain the most benefit from the procedure.
Prepare Before The Procedure
Your doctor will give you post-procedure instructions about how you might feel and what is acceptable to eat, especially in the days following the procedure.
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Rhinoplasty is also known as a "nose job," and while most people who undergo this type of surgery enjoy uneventful recoveries, post-operative complications can arise. Here are three things that may raise your risk for post-surgical complications following your rhinoplasty:
Smoking
Cigarette smoking can delay healing after surgery. The toxins in smoke impairs circulation and can cause damage to the tiny capillaries of the nasal tissues, diminishing blood flow. Adequate blood flow is essential in the healing process, and when it is impaired, the risk for infection rises.
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Your parents are getting up in years. It's becoming more difficult for them to care for their daily needs, including remembering when it's time to take their medications. If it's not the time to bring them home with you or place them in an assisted living facility, you might want to consider speaking to a home health care agency. Hiring home health care workers may be the way to allow your parents the benefit of living at home while having someone available to assist them throughout the day.
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