Heel fissures are a painful foot condition characterized by cracked skin on the heels. For many people, heel fissures are just a nuisance, but for diabetics, they can be a serious health issue. Here are five things diabetics need to know about heel fissures.
Why are heel fissures a concern?
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, which makes it harder for you to feel pain. This means that you can develop deep heel fissures without feeling any warning pain, and when you don't feel pain, you may not notice that you have this condition.
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If you have sustained a rotator cuff injury, then you may need to speak with an orthopedic surgeon about surgery so that you can heal properly. The operation will most likely involve the reattachment of one of the many shoulder ligaments to the shoulder bones. You will need to go through a somewhat lengthy period of healing after the operation is over. Keep reading to learn about some tips to help you through the process.
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There are a lot of reasons you may want to find clutter free holiday gifts for your friends and family. Maybe you have a friend who just downsized into a smaller apartment and mentioned not having enough space for her stuff. Or perhaps your parents have mentioned they already have all the "stuff" they could possibly need and don't want to add to what they already have. Clutter free gifts mean you get to give someone something thoughtful they will enjoy, without contributing to more clutter they may find annoying.
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Bringing the whole family together makes for a very special holiday. If an elderly family member, perhaps with intense medical needs or Alzheimer's symptoms, is being left out of the festivities due to their condition(s), it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to include them on the guest list, without compromising their health and welfare or the family's fun.
What's Needed Around Your Home
You'll need more than a spare room in your home to welcome someone with multiple needs, but it will be worth it.
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Caring for an elderly parent can be a stressful experience for everyone involved. Once your parent moves in, you'll have new commitments to keep, their lifestyle will probably have to dramatically change, and the entire household will need to settle into a new way of life. But the overall experience doesn't have to be an unpleasant one – here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make the transition more comfortable for your parent, which in turn will make your job as a caregiver a little easier:
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