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Senior Residence Tour Checklist
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Use this list of questions to help you evaluate a potential senior residence, such as a nursing home, or an active adult, independent living, assisted living, or continuing care retirement community. Environment:…
Self-management – Taking Charge of Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is a chronic illness? There are 2 main types of illness: acute and chronic….
Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (also called SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. The most common type of SAD…
Scoliosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine (backbone). Normally, the spine is straight. With scoliosis, the spine is crooked and curves to the side. If the spine…
School Lunches – Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Are school lunches a healthy option for my child? School lunches are designed to provide healthy food options for children. Some schools also offer breakfast programs to start children on a healthy…
Running – Preventing Overuse Injuries
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What causes an overuse injury in a runner? Overuse injury in a runner most often occurs because of a training error (running too far, too fast, too soon). Up to 70% of…
Rotator Cuff Exercises
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Before you start The exercises described below can help you strengthen the muscles in your shoulder (especially the muscles of the rotator cuff–the part that helps with circular motion). These exercises should…
Restless Legs Syndrome
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (also called RLS) is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you are sitting or lying down. It affects…
Repeated Infections in Children
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW How common are repeated infections in children? Babies are born with immature immune systems. As a result, babies tend to get a high number of infections, usually 1 every 1 to…
Relaxation Techniques
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is relaxation? Relaxation is a process that helps to decrease the effects of stress. Relaxation techniques can help you manage stress and enjoy a better quality of life. Practicing various techniques…