Better conditions for elderly – not for all

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A few days ago I wrote about better conditions for sick elderly in need of better living conditions.

Today I was informed that a new center opened in the city. It’s a new and well equipped complex and it seems to have all the necessary conditions to provide a dignified life to the elderly people especially the sick ones with disease like Alzheimer. They have specialized staff, good facilities, good technical conditions and they are using a new assisted living software that basically takes care of all residents. Everything related to management and schedules is controlled through this system.

One day, when my mother isn’t able to take care of my father (who has Alzheimer), this center could be a good option for him, but…but as usual the problem is money. This complex is considered a luxurious complex once is equipped with the latest technology and has a very good staff so the monthly fee is absurd for a normal worker. Rich people yes, they can have a great life when they are old and sick, this is not people that work all their life and receive a retirement monthly payment that barely is enough for the monthly basic bills.

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My daughter had a Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Posted: January 2008 in Health
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I’ve been a little away from this blog because I’ve been taking care of my daughter who had a surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids.

The decision for this surgery was taken by two different otorhinolaryngologists. Her X Ray showed extra large adenoids and her tonsils could be seen from an open mouth, and that was the reason of her snoring and sleep apnea. I had this problem with my son almost 6 years ago when he was 3 therefore this was not something new for me.

We checked in the hospital at 8am, at 9am she was in the surgery room and at 9.15am she was in the recovery room. We left the hospital at 6pm. She has to stay at home for 12 days with a special diet. Tomorrow it’s the after-surgery doctor’s appointment.

Usually adenoids are removed when there is sleep apnea in children but tonsils are only removed if the size is over sized. This was what happened to my daughter, her tonsils were too big and were blocking her throat.

After surgery, on the first night I cold tell the difference, no snoring, no sleep agitation, just a calm and relaxed good night sleep. Problem solved.

Here is a quote from an article I found called: Tonsillectomy – Tonsil & Adenoid Surgery

The most common reason for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy it is to remove enlarged tonsils and adenoids which block a child’s breathing passages. The nose may be so blocked by the adenoid (which is located behind the nose and above the back of the throat–see the below pictures) that a child can’t smell, has a congested nose, and talks like he has a cold all the time. If the tonsils are to large, a child may not eat well, taking only small, soft foods. The child may also have some choking and mouth breathing. Often, a child snores very loudly, may not breathe well while asleep, and may actually stop breathing for several seconds. If severe and not treated, this can put strain on the heart and lungs. It has been shown that removal of the tonsils and adenoids is effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea in children.

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If you can’t afford a laptop…

Posted: January 2008 in Items,Useful Services
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then renting a laptop is an option.

Paid posts income allowed me to buy a laptop six months ago, rental was not an option because I didn’t know that service was available. But yes, if you need a laptop and you can’t afford to buy one you can take advantage of laptop rental and get one against a rental payment. You can rent just for one day, one week or for months. This is a good chance to get a laptop to improve your business once you can use it outside your working space.

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Losing weight during menopause

Posted: January 2008 in Diets,Health,Weight Loss
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menopause.jpgMost people are worried about diets and weight loss. I never had that problem in fact I always was underweight. My anxiety and lack of time to eat (my fault of course) are the cause. I’m 38 and menopause is still a few year ahead but an article I read made me think about gaining a few pounds.

Although this is not a general rule, losing weight during menopause is a possibility. Due to the increase of the lose of bone mass, specially at the hip level, the weight might decrease, this is what says a Study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. The authors of this study mention that even with a hormonal therapy, women are not totally protected against weight lose. The lose of bone mass is also caused by the weight variation women go through when they enter menopause.

If for some a few less pounds is a good thing for others can be a serious problem.

 
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By: Laura

Need Glasses – Buy them online

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You need to buy eyeglasses and you are to busy to spend time going to the optics shop, then here is a Great Discovery: www.ZenniOptical.com. This site offers prescription glasses online. The frames are manufactured by themselves, that’s why they have great deals and low prices. A wide variety of frames are available and you have a sidebar with all the possible frames and you just have to click on the tab with the desired frame and select the frame you want. The order is made through the order frame page. Why spend time going to the store when you can buy them from home.

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Promo Code for Handbags

Posted: January 2008 in Accessories,Buy Better,Shopping
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There was something missing on the presents you received for Christmas? You wanted a special Handbag where you can organize all the stuff you have (cell phone, keys, lipstick, make-up, diary, pen, etc etc) and no one offered you one.

Would you like one of these:

Well, Accessory Bug is offering my readers 10% off in the total purchase of any handbag from their site if you use the Promo Code POSTXMAS. This offer experies on 3/1/08.

There are a lot of handbags models available. Take a look and use the Promo Code to get your discount.

(This is not a paid post)

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Contest at Cowboy’s Wife Food Blog

Posted: January 2008 in Blogging,Free Stuff
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A Cowboy’s Wife is having a contest on her food blog! You can win a Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer and she’ll ship anywhere so everyone is eligible!

The Prize:

Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow

The winner will receive a brand new Hamilton Beach 4.5-qt. Eclectrics Stand Mixer, Pineapple Yellow!!

I’m glad this is open to No-US residents, being in Europe I hardly can participate on the contests there are all over the blogosphere.

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