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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 17
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... More..
Business > Staffing Issues Best ways to manage employee relations: 7 of 22
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... More..
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... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day How to remember your dad on Father's day: 8 of 20
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 ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Identifying depression in the elderly: 2 of 5
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... More..
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... More..
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to assist someone with grief and loss of a loved one: 31 of 59
The death of a close loved one is something that we all face at some point in our lives. During this time a grieving person can suffer from depression, anxiety and an inability to cope. There are various ways that a grieving person can work through this difficult period in their life. The use of counseling, physical therapy,... More..
Business > General Management Essential management skills: 8 of 14
A person never gets to the point at which they know everything. Remembering that we can learn from each and every experience is something that we should all keep in mind. Being an alert manager is a great way to get key information about your office and staff. Paying attention to what your employees are saying and watching w... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sick? When should you stay home?: 14 of 23
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 ... More..