The world has completely changed since the pandemic began. For many people, this has affected jobs, schooling, and even family relationships. Many things have been moved online to accommodate the circumstances, and everyday life has been changed for good. While there are many benefits of more time at home and video chat services, there can be a lot of quarantine stress. Here are some of those stress factors and how you can cope with them. 1. Staying at Home For parents and kids alike, self-quarantine has been a new experience. While this is a nice change from school and work environments, it can become old after a while. Many people feel…

In today’s modern world, society is looking for constant connection to meet its needs. Developments in technology and communication allow people to instantly access what they’re looking for, from useful information and news updates to entertainment and conversation with family and friends. It’s important for the health care system to continue to adapt to this constantly growing and changing form of connection in the world. This includes everyone from primary care physicians to specialists, including occupational therapists. In fact, there are many reasons online meetings can be successful platforms for these health professionals in connecting with patients. Increased Flexibility and Convenience One of the most obvious benefits of telehealth in the realm of occupation…

Your parents are aging and it’s finally time for them to stop living on their own. This is a hard step for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be a sad one. Your parents lived a good, full life; it’s understandable and natural that now they need some assistance. There’s no reason to be intimidated by the idea of moving into an assisted living community, in fact, there are plenty of perks! Specialized Care Although no one loves your parents like you, there are plenty of people who can shower them in wonderful and attentive care that can make them feel truly valued. Especially true if one of your parents…

Sometimes surgeries or other injuries require you to have a little extra help at home. Other times, a family member who is aging in place needs help with everyday chores. Regardless of why you need home health care Bethesda Maryland, finding the right provider is essential. This guide will help you determine how to best find a health care worker to meet your needs.  Choosing the Type of Home Care WorkerFirst, decide which type of home care worker will meet your needs. If you or someone you know is simply aging in place, you probably don't need a licensed medical professional, which means a personal care aide will suffice. PCAs…

Sagging skin is a common sign of aging, and many women watch for facial wrinkles early on, taking action with creams and other healthful solutions. The face isn't the only place where collagen and elastin fail to provide tight skin. As women age, their breasts also suffer as skin stretches and sags. In the past, women turned to implants to increase the size of their breasts and correct sagging. There have been some problems with implants over the years but today, fat transfer breast enhancement is an alternative. Take a look at the pros and cons of each procedure.Breast ImplantsImplants have been used to increase the size of breasts, making…