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I have worked as a medical social worker for 16 years. I am currently working in the Charlotte, NC area for a large hospital system.

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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care How to talk to your aging parents about planning for their future: 1 of 12

Aging is inevitable for the human race. However, aging is also a difficult time for the elderly and their families because there are some worries and even loses that go along with it. The elderly want to be as independent for as long as possible. But, sometimes that can be very difficult. As we age we tend to be more prone t...
Business > Staffing Issues Best ways to manage employee relations: 6 of 19

Managing employee relations can be one of the most difficult parts of a managers job. Almost everyone has had experiences with a coworker whose personality or actions have rubbed us the wrong way. Some people are just difficult by nature but the trick is to learn how to work with each individual personality to create the des...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Congenital heart defects: Atrial septal defects: 1 of 3

ASD or Atrial Septal Defect is a congenital heart condition that is also known as "a hole in the heart". Technically, it is a hole between the two upper chambers of the heart which allows blood to flow freely from the left and right side. It can also cause an enlargement to occur in one side of the heart. Many times this con...
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day How to remember your dad on Father's day: 7 of 15

Father's Day was first celebrated in the early 1900's as a response to Mothers Day. It was founded to commemorate fathers by providing a special recognition day of their very own. Father's Day is celebrated all over the world. This year it will fall on June 21, 2009 in the United States. Over the years Fathers Day has grown ...
Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Living with congestive heart failure: 2 of 4

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious concern for many people in the United States. The disease itself develops over time and the quality of life for a patient with CHF can be drastically reduced. Many people associate CHF with being a disease of elder age. However, the elderly population is not the only ones to suffer...
Health & Fitness > Health Care Can TeleHealth help with the management of difficult diseases?: 1 of 1

Health care has become a very modern and technologically advanced business. I have first hand knowledge of this. I work at CMC Home Health which is a division of Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The home care agency recently embarked on a tele-health program that has proven to have a lot of benefits to patients and...
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Childhood vaccinations: Pros: 1 of 1

Most parents feel very nervous about having to take their infant's or young children to the Pediatrician to get vaccinations. Some of this anxiety comes from the knowledge that the vaccinations are painful to the child and causes the child to become upset. However, with all the recent news media focus on the possibility of v...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sick? When should you stay home?: 14 of 22

Working when you are ill is not a fun experience. Many workers feel the need to work even though they are suffering from an illness that they could easily infect others with. For this reason, you should always consider your other coworkers when you are suffering from an illness. Your coworkers do not want to be subjected to ...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to proactively reduce your medical expenses: 2 of 3

The problem with affordability of medications is a common dilemma among working class and low income people. If your medications are very costly and you do not have health care insurance or qualify for Medicaid there is still hope. Many different options may exist and you may not even be aware of them. The first option is a ...
Health & Fitness > Depression Identifying depression in the elderly: 2 of 3

Depression can be a very serious concern. It can wreak havoc on a young, healthy person. However, depression in the elderly is an even more serious concern. It can come on slowly or suddenly and often goes unnoticed. Staying familiar with elderly neighbors, friends and family is an important step in battling this disorder. E...