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Senate Passes Healthcare- Special Favors For Holdout State Senators

Washington DC is in the midst of a terrible snowstorm and a snow emergency was declared at 7 AM this Saturday morning. That's not stopping Harry Reid for calling for a vote on the healthcare bill at 1 AM...

30 comments    healthcare medicare harry reid
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What Is Caregiver Burnout, And What Can I Do About It?

Are you, like I, the one person with the major responsibility as caregiver for your loved one - and all the stresses that entails? Caregiving for an elderly parent, or for a chronically ill or disabled...

73 comments    health stress health care
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Asthma in Cats - Natural Cures

Vets say coughing and wheezing are signs of asthma in cats. It is usually caused by dust or pollen in the air, asthma happens when airways in the lungs become inflamed and constricted making it harder for air...

5 comments    health pets dogs
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Nursing School - College Grads Earning Their Way to Success

Those who made the choice to attend nursing school, college, or programs and become a practicing nurse did something right. In my family, I have two sisters and three cousins who are nurses. And in today's...

0 comments    health care nursing school
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Mobile hair salons

Most people are looking for a way to make an extra income these days. For those of you who have a cosmetologist license, there is a flexible, easy way to build a small business for yourself. Your...

2 comments    beauty advertising hair
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Depression in Seniors: Basics and Resources in Los Angeles, CA

Educational article outlining depression in seniors, and providing resources for dealing with it. Made by Michelle Rojas, Owner of Orange Grove Home Care. For more information about our company, please visit our website at http://www.oghomecare.com

0 comments    depression aging los angeles
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Practical and Cheap: Gifts for Seniors and the Disabled

I've done several hubs on gifts for people with disabilities.  This tends to include the older members of our society who can acquire their disabilities slowly and over time.  There are a few items that...

0 comments    christmas gifts holidays
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The Classified Ad: Part 2 of a series on Personal Care Assistants: A Guide To Hiring, Training, And Firing

The time has come to put a classified in the newspaper.  I've defined the position of PCA as best I can.  I know when I need a personal care assistant and I know what I want them to do.  I also know what I...

0 comments    disability disabled disabilities
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Interviews: Part 4 of a series on Personal Care Assistants: A Guide to Hiring, Training, and Firing

This is part four of a series on Personal Care Assistants: Hiring, Training, and Firing.  It's time for the actual interviews.  I've determined what I want a PCA to do, how much to pay them, when I want...

0 comments    disability disabilities senior
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Checking References: Part 5 of a series on Personal Care Assistants: A Guide to Hiring, Training, and Firing

Checking references is arguably the longest and most important part of hiring anyone.  It is astounding to me the number of people who skip this step altogether.  You are inviting someone to come into your...

0 comments    disabled disabilities home care
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