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Where to find a job as a CNA - Working as a Certified Nurses Aid

Approximatly six years ago I started working as a CNA. As a CNA I work closely with the patients. I am responsable for the basic care of the patient, which may include, grooming, bathing, oral care,...

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Euthanasia by the Backdoor?-End of Life, Care of the Dying in the UK

Reading a fabulous Hub about Human Beings, by James Watkins prompted this Hub. Although I am not medically trained, I work in a UK hospital, in an administration role. This means that I have gained some...

7 comments    life family god
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Caring For Your Elderly Loved One

Caring for the elderly, especially a close relative, can be very difficult for those who don't have help. There is help in the form of many organizations, such as Home health, Hospice, and the Area Agency On...

0 comments    health food heart
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The recall of Food products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

More and more food products from meat to cheese to mushrooms has been recalled. Listeria monocytogenes the newest Superbug is creating havoc with Ontario consumers and families. During the SARS pandemic I...

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Malpractice Lawsuits Against Nursing Homes

As the elderly population increases in the United States, so does the number of patients living in long-term health facilities. As the number of patients in long-term health care facilities increases, so does...

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