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How Do You Know If You Have COVID?
How do you know if you have COVID? It’s a question we’ve asked since the pandemic began. With so many overlapping symptoms, it can be tricky to tell the difference between COVID and other respiratory illnesses. But the good news is that there are some simple steps you can take to confirm if it’s COVID so that you can get the treatment you need. What Are the Symptoms of COVID? COVID symptoms can show up
Common Illness Prevention Pro-Tips
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When to Keep Your Kids Home from School
With school back in session, illnesses will be an inevitabile. And as a parent, it can be hard to know when to keep your kids home from school or when to let them power through the day. While perfect attendance sounds great, sending a child to school when they’re feeling under the weather can make their symptoms worse and spread their germs to others. On the other hand, keeping them home out of an abundance
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,