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When Did You Last Discuss These Emergencies With Your Dad?
Elderly Care in Lake Forest IL: September is National Preparedness Month. It's a good time to sit down and discuss what happens during an emergency.
10 things emergency rooms won’t tell you
Why it takes so long and costs so much to get care in the emergency room.
Urgent Care Is the Surprisingly Good Answer to the Emergency Room Crisis
Urgent cares, retail clinics, and concierge medicine are changing how we stay healthy.
8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes
By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...
Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home
Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?
When Roles Reverse: Caring for Mom or Dad
Just as we plan for college, buying a home or retirement, we must plan for our family's and our own aging and long-term needs.
10 Common Health Emergencies And How to Deal With Them
Whether or not you should call 911 if you see blood, burns and other everyday accidents
Emergency At 35,000 Feet: What Happens If You Get Ill On a Plane?
What kind of treatment can you expect if you pass out, choke or otherwise become unwell on a flight?
How to Determine What Senior Service Dad Needs Most
There are levels of senior services available, but it’s up to you to figure out which ones are both cost effective and practical.
Should Mom or Dad Move In With You? 5 Things to Consider
How to prepare when bringing older relatives in-house
Medical Emergencies: Real-Life Parent Tips to Keep Your Family Safe
20 Emergency Procedures Everyone Should Know
Why Emergency Rooms Are A Hotbed For Surprise Medical Bills
When you head into the emergency room, you might assume that the doctors you see are hospital employees who accept the same insurance plans as their employer. But nearly two-thirds of hospitals now…
Tips for Emergency Room Visits
Be prepared — these tips can help dispel fears about emergency departments and ensure a good emergency care experience.
Two Reasons Why You Need Emergency Medical Travel Services
there really are only two compelling reasons why you would need emergency medical travel services — and they’re incredibly simple.
How to Avoid Sepsis, a Deadly Medical Emergency
More than a million people a year in the U.S. now develop sepsis, and more than 250,000 deaths a year are linked to it. Find out what you need to know from Consumer Reports to keep yourself safe.
Tips to Avoid a Medical Emergency at Home, Work or When Traveling
A medical emergency can be a frightening, all-too-frequent experience that few people are prepared for. These steps can help you better handle one wherever you are.
Emergency Care: What to Expect in the ER
Medical emergencies can be unpredictable and sometimes very traumatic. While no one plans to visit the emergency room of a hospital, it’s helpful if you know some things ahead of time. It may even …
Flying Corks And Why You Need Emergency Medical Travel Coverage
These things happen: it's up to you whether it costs you a little or a lot. Truth: it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it!)
What I Learned Hiring an In-Home Caregiver for My Dad
I thought it was going to be easy to hire an in-home caregiver for Dad. Unfortunately, I learned a lot of lessons along the way. What to know when hiring an in-home caregiver.
