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You walk into the local discount store and find the school supply lists. If your child has a disability, you need more than crayons and notebooks.

Whether your parents are aging or you are the senior of the family, this autobiography is both a guide and a cautionary tale about moving in with the kids.

One wouldn't think that disordered eating would necessarily lead to suicide, but, in some cases it does. The potential for self-harm is a marked risk factor.

Surgery to remove the esophagus is a major operation with a long recovery. Following these steps and carefully choosing a hospital can minimize risks and recovery time.

Learn the basics about living wills. Will your wishes be respected if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself?

Three months after the enactment of the US federal law that mandates all public pools be fitted with anti-entrapment drain covers, many pools are still not in compliance.

Cosmetic grade botulinum or Botox A has been used to treat children with cerebral palsy since the 1990s. However, this use of Botox is not FDA approved.

Health care planning is essential in elder care. Elder Law Attorneys specialize in Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, DNR's and other necessary legal tools.

Senior cats have unique needs which must be managed to ensure a high quality, pain free lifestyle. Simple changes in feeding and management can provide huge benefits.

Gelson's Markets famed Executive Chef Art Gibson demystifies the techniques you'll need to prepare Crown Roast of Lamb, a standout dish for your Christmas dinner.

Here's a tart worthy of serving at the end of a dinner party. Try your hand at a stunning Chocolate-Almond Tart with Whipped Cream Topping.

A bit of skill is required to setup and run a hydroponic indoor herb garden, but the result can be visually pleasing. Fresh herbs are the perfect cooking companion.

Orphaned pigeons and doves are the easiest of birds to raise and release. Here's an overview of the care, feeding, and releasing of young Columbidae.

An adult child who blindly steps into the role of caregiver for an elderly parent is in for a surprise. Care-giving takes compassion, management-level skills & endurance.

Crowd-pleasing Thai Tuna Roll-Ups and Tuna-Stuffed Eggs you can make up ahead and a Quick Tuna Tapenade you can toss together from your pantry for unexpected guests.

Look at usual and atypical signs and symptoms of infection in seniors and the elderly.

Home health care in the U.S. consists of two very different components. One is intermittent care. The other is private duty care.

Who speaks for you about your medical treatment when you are unable to communicate your wishes for yourself? A living will or advance health care directive is your voice.

The time to make health care decisions for the future is now. Prepare a living will as part of your estate management plan before any sort of disaster strikes.

There are numerous treatment regimens available to individuals who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis.

Nursing home residents are at risk for MRSA, a resistant bacterial infection. Learn about MRSA risk factors & symptoms, see MRSA pictures, and learn preventive measures.

Learn more about neurological disorders that affect one area of the body.

Mixing garlic, basil, tomato paste, oregano, and Parmesan cheese into ground beef adds the flavors of a classic pizza to every bite of this easy grilled burger recipe.

An infant born at 38 to 42 gestational weeks is considered full-term. When a baby is delivered before 37 weeks, the infant is considered a premature birth, or preemie.

The 37th week of pregnancy is usually the arrival date for a premature baby, or preemie. Preemies need extra special care in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU.

Some physicians have ethical concerns about deactivating a pacemaker before its wearer has died. In certain situations, however, that's the appropriate thing to do.

Caring for a child that has undergone a liver transplant can be very difficult. This is especially true for the first year following the surgery.

Try this tasty twist on traditional apple pie. The crunchy walnuts and caramel topping complement the juicy crispness of fall apples.

How many watts are enough? What about reliability problems? Will a food mixer attachment work?

A Connecticut nurse started the American hospice movement in 1974. She was Inspired by a British physician who pioneered the field of holistic care of the terminally ill.

Death is an inevitable part of life and a concern particularly for the older population. What are legal issues to consider in advance as you plan for the end of life?

A good healthcare plan includes adequate insurance coverage. Plan ahead for caregiver services; long-term recovery at home may require the need for outside assistance.

A savory cheesecake with a snow-white top, surrounded by fresh green pesto and topped with bright red sun-dried tomatoes. Very festive!

Appropriate treatment of chronic kidney disease or kidney failure in the dog can slow the progression of the disease and increase the quality of life for the affected pet

When buying hummingbird feeders, consider the birds' needs first. Other considerations include cost and the convenience of filling and cleaning.

We all know most pies are served right side up, but in this Inverted Apple Pie, the pie is turned upside down before serving.

A DNR order, also known as "No Code," may be written to reflect a person's wishes to withhold lifesaving care. Will this order result in a lack of other types of care?

Hospices may suggest terminal-palliative sedation, or TS, to suffering, dying patients. What is TS, when is it appropriate in end-of-life care, and is it euthanasia?