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Best Hand Sanitizer for Back to School
Back to School The return to classrooms (and the promise of germs) has many parents looking for the best hand sanitizer for back to school. While hand sanitizer isn’t a substitute for the tried and true method of hand washing, it can help reduce the amount of germs that cling to your child’s hands throughout the day. Effective hand sanitizers, along with frequent hand washing, can help reduce the spread of common illnesses. Here’s what
Counseling in Nursing Homes: A Key to Better Care
More Than Bingo and Blood Pressure Checks: Why Counseling in Nursing Homes Matters When many people picture nursing homes, they think of bingo games, shared meals, and daily medical routines. But life in a long-term care setting is far more complex. Residents face changes in health, independence, and relationships that can bring unique emotional challenges. Counseling plays a vital role in helping residents navigate these changes, offering support that is just as important as medical
How Counselors Improve Quality of Life for Residents
The Unsung Role of Counselors in Nursing Homes: Elevating Quality of Life for Residents When people think of nursing homes, they often picture medical care, physical therapy, meals, and help with daily routines. But there is another layer to resident care that is just as important: emotional and psychological well-being. This is where counselors play a vital role. Why Mental Health is Essential in Elder Care Aging brings major life changes, including retirement, health challenges,
How Integrated Health Care is Changing Facility-Based Care
In long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, quality care is never the result of a single person’s efforts. The best results come when a group of professionals work side by side with a shared purpose: helping residents stay healthy, safe, and comfortable. That is the strength of integrated health care. What an Integrated Health Team Looks Like An integrated team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, physical therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and care
What is Swimmer’s Ear?
If you’ve ever spent the day at a pool or lake and come home with an annoying itch or pain in your ear, you may be familiar with the condition called swimmer’s ear. But what is swimmer’s ear? Let’s dive in. Swimmer’s Ear: Causes and Symptoms Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear. It occurs when water becomes trapped in the outer part of your ear canal, creating a perfect environment for bacteria to
Where Can I Get a Sports Physical ASAP?
Summer is winding down and the flurry of back-to-school preparations is fast approaching. In addition to academics, the school year brings the excitement of extracurricular activities like sports. But the return of athletic seasons has many parents wondering: Where can I get a sports physical as soon as possible for my child? If you’re feeling short on time and need a sports physical, Xpress Wellness can help. What Is a Sports Physical? A sports