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  • Difficulty Hearing: What You Should Know About Ototoxicity

    12 January 2016

    Does it seem like your ability to hear sounds is becoming worse? It is possible that you are suffering from a condition that is called ototoxicity, which may have developed for a few different reasons. In this article, learn a few things about suffering from ototoxicity so you can figure out how to go about getting treated if you have it. What Leads to a Person Suffering from Ototoxicity? Ototoxicity occurs when your ears have been poisoned.

  • Easy Ways To Make Your Asperger's Child's Dental Visit Go Well

    12 November 2015

    If it's time for your Asperger's child to go in for their annual dental exam, you should learn about some of the different ways you can make the experience a more pleasant one. The tips below will help you and your child to get through their appointment without as much stress as you may be expecting. Set the appointment for the right time Try to set the appointment for a time when there will be a shorter wait, such as right after lunch.

  • Two Reasons Why You Should Make Optometry Visits A Priority

    19 September 2015

    If you're like many people, you may think that there is no reason to go see the optometrist as long as your vision is fine. However, this belief may be mistaken, since making consistent optometry visits should be an important part of your overall plan for maintaining good health.  While you're setting up your annual physical, and making plans to see the dentist, use this information to learn more about why you need to make optometry visits a priority as well.

  • 3 Reasons To Own Multiple Pairs Of Eyeglasses

    12 August 2015

    Everyone knows that eyeglasses are an integral part to living with vision problems, as they keep you able to function normally. Yet, a lot of people generally only buy one pair, but then run into problems later one that could easily be solved with owning multiple frames. In fact, here are some unique benefits you can expect to have by owning multiple pairs of glasses. Look Great For Every Occasion

  • How To Sanitize Physiotherapy Supplies

    17 July 2015

    Physiotherapy supplies need to be kept clean like any other item that a patient might come in contact with. Follow these steps to make sure that you are properly cleaning and sterilizing your physiotherapy supplies. 1. Identify What Level the Supply Is You will first need to identify the item's level before you are able to properly sanitize it. The first level is non-critical. Non-critical items are items that either don't touch the patient ever, or only touch the parts of the patient that are clothed, or they touch the patient's skin but don't touch any open sores.

  • 3 Signs The Earmold On Your Child's Hearing Aid Needs Repairs Or Replacing

    22 June 2015

    Like the inner ear itself, a hearing aid is a delicate device and is sometimes prone to malfunctions. Your child depends on you to keep his or her hearing aid in working order, meaning that you'll need to enact periodic performance tests and sometimes even troubleshoot problems. Here are three signs the hearing aid may give you that indicate the earmold needs repair or replacing. 1. Feedback or other malfunctioning sounds

  • 3 Signs Your Aging Loved One Needs More Help At Home

    1 June 2015

    If you have an aging loved one, you probably spend a lot of your time worrying about them. You're unsure whether they're getting the proper medical care and nutrition and whether or not they have a good quality of life. Below are three signs to look for that may indicate your aging loved one needs more help in their home and how a home-care aide can help. Difficulty Performing Familiar Tasks There are a number of reasons your loved one could struggle with once-familiar tasks.