When you have an elderly parent, you might be the person that ends up being their primary caregiver, especially if they come to live with you. One of the issues that you may not be fully prepared to handle is the fact that your elderly parent may have incontinence issues. The issue of incontinence is one that may be uncomfortable for you and your parent to discuss, as they may feel some form of shame or embarrassment about it.

Are you worried about the condition of your hearing because it is becoming worse? There are several conditions that can lead to hearing loss. You will need to be tested by an audiologist to pinpoint the cause of your hearing loss condition. He or she will then be able to come up with the most effective method of treatment. Below, you will find information that will give you more insight on hearing loss.

Transitioning from the military can be a rough process, even if you've been through one of the multiple transition programs before getting out. There are a lot of benefits that you could take advantage of, which can negate or at least soften the blow of certain problems from the service. If your hearing is worse, but you're not sure of how to get a hearing aid or can't afford the medical care on your own, here's a few things that almost every military veteran is entitled to as part of their service.

Chemotherapy kills cancer cells, but it comes with some pretty unpleasant side effects. Nausea is one of the most common side effects of this treatment. After you get finished with a chemotherapy session, you may feel the urge to vomit and be extra sensitive to certain smells. However, if you make some changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce nausea. Here are five helpful tips for coping with nausea during chemotherapy:

When you go to your doctor or an audiologist and they tell you that you need hearing aids for your mild to moderate hearing loss, you may want to jump right in and get the hearing devices that you need to be able to hear everything well and clearly. However, financial factors may prevent you from being able to do so. Medicare and other health insurance may not always cover the cost of hearing aids, and hearing aids can sometimes cost thousands of dollars that you just do not have on-hand to spend.

As an athlete, one of the worst events that you can experience is an injury to the joint. If you are suffering from reoccurring pain and injury of the knee, ankle, or another area frequently used during your sport, you may need to be fitted for an orthopaedic brace.  When a Brace Is Needed Orthopaedic braces and splints are commonly used for athletes who have suffered one of the following injuries:

In today's world there are many technological advances occurring, and each one is usually to make life more simple and enjoyable. One field that has continually developed and progressed is the medical industry. Doctors can now do things that can touch the edge of impossible; heart transplants, brain surgery, complete facial reconstructions, and the list goes on. One type of medicine that is gaining traction is that of telemedicine. So, what is telemedicine and what are some types of things that telemedicine can help with?

Do you suffer from tinnitus? Have you been told that there is nothing to be done and that you'll have to live with the sound or sounds for the rest of your life? While there is no real cure for tinnitus, there are some things that can help to make the condition more manageable and less annoying. Here are some potential options to discuss with your hearing specialist: Hearing aids: For some people with tinnitus, hearing aids can help reduce the loudness or frequency of the tinnitus itself.

Body image issues are usually thought only to be confined to adults, but children can suffer from them, too. Children tend to take their cues regarding the perfect body from images on television, magazines, and other media formats. They also share those views with their peers. If you believe your child is suffering from body image issues, here is what you need to know.  What Is Negative Body Image? Body image issues can start as early as elementary school.

Heroin is a very serious drug and it requires a two-prong attack if you are looking to quit the drug. Unlike people who smoke cigarettes, cold turkey is not a wise approach. This is because the physical withdrawals to heroin are very serious. Secondly, there is often a very serious cognitive and lifestyle problem with those who have become addicted to heroin. Unlike cigarettes, many heroin addicts have fallen outside of normal functioning life and need counseling and guidance on how to reenter mainstream society and think clearly.