Should You Really Put a QR Code on Your Headstone?

Posted on 5 October 2016

The funeral industry has been expanding to include alternatives that are sometimes downright funky, like biodegradable coffins and cremation-ash diamonds. One of the less drastic variations available for people planning their funerals is the quick-response (QR) headstone, a cemetery marker with a QR code for smartphones. The idea is that visitors would be able to access additional information and pictures about the dead person through their smartphones and a website. However, is this a good idea? [Read More]

Does Your Parent Have Problems Getting Up And Down? A Lift Chair Will Put You At Ease

Posted on 31 August 2016

Does your aging parent have difficulties getting in and out of their recliners or sofas at home, and you worry that they are going to get stuck or hurt? If so, you'll want to consider getting them a lift chair for the house. Lift chairs are remote control chairs that they can use to make getting up and down easy whenever they want, and they also serve as comfortable recliners and lounge chairs. [Read More]

Tips For Easing Your Child's Fear About An Upcoming Tonsilectomy

Posted on 31 August 2016

If your child's pediatrician has recommended a tonsillectomy for your child to relieve symptoms like obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, recurrent throat infections and ear infections, your child may be frightened about it. You, as mom or dad, should know that tonsillectomies are one of the most common surgical procedures performed in children and it is not life threatening. While any surgery comes with risk, taking steps to prepare your child can help to make the procedure go smoothly and without incident. [Read More]

How Language Development Services Can Improve Communication For Autistic Children With Apraxia

Posted on 18 August 2016

Early diagnosis is crucial for the best outcome for children with autism. It is ideal to diagnosis a child with this condition by the age of 18 months. Autism is a mental condition that starts in early childhood. It causes delays in many areas of development, such as interacting with people, playing, and learning to talk.  Apraxia is one of those conditions that affects many autistic children. This condition makes it difficult to use the lips, mouth, tongue, and jaw to create clear speech sounds. [Read More]

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Headaches? Your Doctor Can Help You More Than You Think

I used to have a lot of headaches. I started drinking more water and tried all types of home remedies, and I still kept getting the headaches. I wasn't in excruciating pain, so I didn't think they were bad enough that a doctor would help me. It was just enough pain to make me feel miserable. I decided to mention them to my doctor, thinking he would tell me to just live with them. To my surprise, he told me that even moderate headaches can benefit from prescription treatments if they come often enough that they disrupt your life. He ran tests to rule out more serious problems, and gave me a prescription to take when headaches disrupt my life. I created this blog to help others realize they don't have to just live with daily headaches. There are treatments that can help you get your life back.

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