Do You Need Help to Deal With Stress?

Posted on 7 May 2020

Stress can be caused by everything from moving home to financial concerns to demanding employers. While stress is a part of everyone's lives, there are times when stress can reach such levels that it begins to impact the wellbeing of the individual and becomes overwhelming. Badly managed stress is not just a problem for the person who suffers with it. Stress will not only affect an individual's mood but it will also affect the way that they interact with their friends and colleagues. [Read More]

Using After-Hours GP Services For Children

Posted on 4 February 2020

When your child gets sick during the night or on the weekend and your GP surgery is closed, it can be a worrying time as you weigh whether to wait for an appointment with your regular GP or use an after-hours service. The after-hours GP service is there to review and treat acute illnesses that cannot wait until normal GP practice hours. The service is particularly valuable for children, as their immune systems are still developing and they often can't fight off illness in the same way an adult can, so prompt treatment can help children make a quicker recovery. [Read More]

Hearing Aids — Getting the Best out of Batteries and More

Posted on 26 November 2019

Once you've gotten used to being able to hear again, there's nothing worse than having your hearing aid battery run out — especially when you most need it. This guide will give you great tips on what you can do to prolong your hearing aid battery life, as well as a great alternative. Don't Stockpile Batteries While it may seem like a good idea to stockpile batteries just in case you run out, it could prove to be a false economy. [Read More]

Physiotherapy Clinic Services: Bike Fits

Posted on 16 October 2019

If you need to get fitter, then you may have decided to take up cycling. However, you tried out a couple of bikes without much success. You can't find a comfortable ride, and you're full of aches and pains afterwards. This doesn't mean that you should give up your cycling goals. It may simply mean that you haven't found the right bike yet. At this stage, you could book a bike fit analysis at a physiotherapy clinic. [Read More]

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Caretaking for Loved Ones: A Health and Medical Blog

Welcome to my blog. If you have arrived at this blog because you are caring for a loved one, I want to welcome you. This can be a hard but rewarding journey. My name is Pat, and I cared for my mother for ten years as she became increasingly ill with dementia and diabetes. Now, I want to help others learn about caretaking strategies and about the health and medical industry in general. I love to write, but this is my very first attempt at writing a blog. Typically, I just do a lot of journaling and list making. Thank you for reading and best wishes with your situation and the health of your loved one.

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