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yourself out doesn't help anyone. And it can negatively affect your own health. Here are ways to care ... know that you're not alone. They can provide ideas for coping and self-care. They may meet in person or ... Giver;Care Givers;Caregiver;Family caregiver;Family Caregivers;Spouse Caregiver;Spouse Caregivers ... ;patient information for caregiver;Senior Health;help for caregivers;tips for caregivers;hospice care

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Handwashing Tips For All ... : For family and friends When visiting or caring for a loved one, washing your hands or using an ... infection. Read on for helpful tips about handwashing correctly. Handwashing: Tips for Patients ... 89227;Handwashing Tips for Patients, Family, Friends;Handwashing

Helping Kids to Floss ... your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions ... care provider. Before this age, flossing is not needed. Children often need help with flossing until

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

*Incision Care Abdomen ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... dressing the incision yourself or with the help of a family member or other caregiver. Step 1. Wash ... 82498;Incision care abdomen;incision care for abdomen;incision care;abdominal wound care;po1005a ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care

*ALL Ch ... . How is ALL treated? Chemotherapy (chemo) is the main treatment for ALL. Chemo uses strong ... in the arm or chest. For some children who are at higher risk for ALL coming back, high-dose ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

Preparing Your Family for a New Baby ... . But it's helpful to prepare family members for what's ahead. Preparing the Family Getting ... ready for your new baby includes helping other family members adjust. A new baby brings new sounds, new ... newborn care;newborn preparations;P02696

as social workers or meeting with other families. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Each family's need ... The different members of the cancer team can help you and your family, as needed. Don't be afraid to ask for help. ... coping cancer diagnosis;cancer diagnosis;helping children cope with cancer;helping youth cope with ... cancer;helping adolescent cope with cancer;siblings cope with cancer;p07167

do following surgery to help with your recovery. Discharge Instructions for Varicose Vein ... periods. Don't lift heavy items. Ask someone to help you do errands and chores for a few days ... discharge instructions for ligation and stripping of varicose veins;varicose vein surgery recovery;86411;vascular

*Family Friends Getting Help ... care you need. Getting Help from Family and Friends Dealing with health and medical issues can ... to ask friends and family for support. They can listen to what the healthcare providers tell ... 40986;getting help from family and friends

*Mental Health Help ... Mental Health: Getting Help ... for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The American Psychological Association advises that ... , call 911. Finding help The first person to talk with may be your family healthcare provider ... mental health;mental health help;mental health choice;mental health solution;seek mental health help;mental health resources;1994

Caring for Yourself After Birth ... *Self Care After Birth ... provider. A family member or friend may be able to come for a few days or longer. Home care providers ... with becoming a new mother. You and your partner are also learning how to care for your newborn and ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

mental health problem. Support groups can also help family members. Mental health support groups offer ... from more than a few people. Are people truly helping one another? Questions and requests for ... mental health;mental health support group;self-help group;find self-help group;online support group;4017;internet support group

*ALL Tx ... treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which one may work best for you? It depends ... important to take the time you need to make the best decision for you, ALL treatment tends to be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

Self-Care for Teens ... help their children accept appropriate responsibility for caring for themselves. Letting them ... master day-to-day self-care can give them self-confidence. This can help them get ready for adult life. ... 2667;teen self-care;teen health care independance;helping teen self-care

It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for help if ... help if emotional issues last for a long time. And if they interfere with your life, your job, or your ... mental health;mental health help;suicide;suicide help;mental health warning signs;mental health

*ALL Diagnosis ... be done on bone marrow or a blood sample. Finding the gene changes for your ALL cells can help ... decide your treatment. For instance, about 1 out of 4 people with ALL have the Philadelphia ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

breathing. Incision care The nurse or surgeon will change the dressing over your incision (cut). To help ... teach you or a family member how to take care of your incision at home. Make sure you understand the ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

*Diabetes Self Help Resources ... or need advice. How to help yourself These tips can help you care for yourself: Do things ... help you get help:   Talk to your friends and family about how you feel. Give them information to ... Diabetes;db1004a;82098;Resources for People with Diabetes;Resources