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September 2020

Family

Get paid for taking care of your family

by Mahir Garth on

In every senior’s life there comes a time when the discussion about receiving care comes up.  Especially in a country like the United States, this sort of discussion becomes all the more important as there seems to be a serious growth in adults above the age of 65 and soon expected to double from a population of 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060 due to the baby boom generation. However, what cannot be ignored is the fact that the majority of them live alone. Hence, the demand for care both at home and in facilities is also on the rise.

Caregiving, especially to an elderly member of the family, has its own share of benefits. It can help them with daily non-medical activities for instance bathing, shaving, mobility, keeping track of regular medication, and eating. It can also include housekeeping activities that care for the environment such as doing laundry, preparing meals, cleaning the house or room, and other relevant activities. There’s also the emotional connect that happens during caregiving especially when it is a family member taking on the role of a caregiver.

  • Interaction on a regular basis helps them feel less isolated.
  • Feeling loved, wanted and useful makes them stay mentally healthy.
  • Home care is an affordable option in comparison to a facility care.
  • Familiar surroundings can be very helpful in recovering as well as fighting stress that could arise
    if moved to a new place or facility.

All said and done, while caregiving can be emotionally rewarding, it can be quite stressful if one were to consider the financial aspect. It so often happens that one has to drastically reduce the number of hours spent at work or even completely quit the job just so that undivided attention can be provided to the loved one. There are many studies hinting at the plight of caregivers. While one shows that almost 1/3rd of caregivers who help impaired people face severe financial difficulties and on the other hand another study shows that it can increase the likelihood of women caregivers experiencing poverty or becoming completely dependent on public assistance.

Hence, it is crucial for caregivers to know that they can continue providing care to their loved ones unhindered and still get paid for taking care of family. Here are a few options that you can connect with for financial aid while caring.

  • Find out if you are eligible for Medicaid’s Program namely CDPAP and CDPAS
  • Enquire if your loved one fulfils the eligibility criteria for Veterans Benefit or Cash and Counselling
  • Check out if a home and community-based services program is suitable enough
  • A long term care insurance policy can also have some form of compensation reserved for the
    caregiver
  • Check with any of the family members who would be willing to support you financially for your
    caregiving time and efforts
  • Determine whether you or the care recipient fulfils the IRS eligibility criteria under the IRS’s Credit
    for Caring Act
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Health

Top 3 Things You Need To Know About Pulsatile Tinnitus

by Mahir Garth on

If you or a loved one have been hearing a constant thumping noise in one of your ears, or both, you may want to ask your doctor whether you could have pulsatile tinnitus. You may not have heard of pulsatile tinnitus before, but this cousin to regular tinnitus causes many people to hear pulsing sounds and can be frustrating to deal with, reducing your overall quality of life. Even more upsetting is the fact that while you can hear these sounds, nobody else can unless they get a stethoscope. Thankfully, there are some ways to identify whether this condition is what you have and to figure out what caused it. Here are three essential things you need to know about pulsatile tinnitus.

1. There Are Several Causes

When it comes to identifying what causes pulsatile tinnitus, there are several possibilities. Your doctor may be able to pinpoint which underlying condition may have been the cause. These conditions could include:

  • High blood pressure: having high blood pressure causes greater exertion of the blood against the artery walls, causing the blood flow to get louder as it moves through your body
  • Overactive thyroid: When your thyroid is acting up, it can impact your blood flow, causing it to speed up and result in louder sounds
  • Arterial problems: Another possibility is that there’s a problem with the connective tissues between your veins and arteries, making blood work harder just to get through
  • Atherosclerosis: When you have plaque buildup in your arteries, the space for blood to get through is narrower, causing a rushing sound

If you have any of these conditions and you’ve been hearing whooshing sounds, consult with your doctor to see if your condition may have resulted in pulsatile tinnitus.

2. There May Be Multiple Symptoms

If you’re not sure whether you have pulsatile tinnitus or something else, there are multiple indicatory symptoms you can check for. These include:

You may experience just one of these or several at a time. If your symptoms match the ones here, talk to your doctor.

3. There Are Two Types of Tinnitus

Surprisingly, there are actually two different types of tinnitus you could have. The first is subjective tinnitus, where you, the person experiencing it, is the only one who can hear the noise. In cases of subjective tinnitus, the condition is typically temporary and goes away, such as hearing pulsing sounds after attending a loud rock concert. The second type is objective tinnitus, where a doctor can hear the same sounds you’re hearing by listening through a stethoscope. While objective tinnitus may be temporary in some cases, there’s also the possibility of it being chronic, depending on what caused it.

Constantly hearing thumping or whooshing noises in one or both of your ears is not only frustrating, but can greatly impact your overall quality of life if left unchecked. If you have any of the underlying conditions or symptoms outlined here, you may want to ask your doctor whether you might have pulsatile tinnitus. Once correctly identified, it’s possible to get this condition effectively treated to reduce the noises, improve your hearing and get your life back on track.

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Health

Introduce Your Loved Ones To The Magic of Organic Goodness

by Mahir Garth on

Remember the olden times when our grandmothers would harp on the goodness of natural products like honey, milk, turmeric, flower and fruit extracts for skin care? Today, we are well into the 21st century and the same natural products are now recommended by professional skin care experts. Not just that, they also endorse organic natural ingredients because they are sourced purely from nature without the aid of chemicals.

Organic skincare has become the buzzword now, and rightly so, as people are recognising the value of nature, environment and the harm caused to it by artificial chemicals. There is increasing awareness about the negative impacts of chemically loaded synthetic  products. What’s even more alarming is that researches suggest there could be a direct link between the exposure to these synthetic products and health issues such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.  Opting for environment-friendly skincare not only keeps our hair and skin well-nourished but also preserves the environment.

Evidently then, going for organic products is not just about following a passing trend, it’s a thoughtful decision to care about ourselves and the future of our planet. Our skin being the largest organ in our body absorbs 60% of everything that is applied on it. If there are toxins and harmful chemicals in the skincare products we are using, we definitely need to rethink our choices.

Here we give you top reasons to switch to organic products and introduce your loved ones, irrespective of the age and gender, to the magic of organic goodness:

Contains No Harsh Chemicals

Do you make it a point to read the labels of the skincare products before buying them for yourself or your baby? Believe it or not, the origin and safety of most of those unpronounceable ingredients that you read is often disputed. There are high chances that the conventional products contain ingredients ‘suspected to be harmful’  like propylene glycol (by-product of petroleum), sodium laureth sulfate (foaming agent), parabens and phthalates. All these ingredients can damage your skin and cause skin allergies.

Organic products, on the other hand, are formulated from all naturally occurring ingredients. These organic ingredients are grown without the use of any synthetic fertilisers, toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and other additives. You can therefore be absolutely certain that these organically certified products are free from harsh chemicals and questionable safety standards.

Organic Products are Nutrient-Rich and Environment Friendly

Organic products ensure that you get the real nutritional benefits from all-natural ingredients such as almond oil, chamomile, shea butter, coconut oil, aloe vera, lavender, etc. that are used in the making of these products. Organic products contain essential vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E which soothe, nourish, and moisturise your skin in the best possible way.

Moreover, since environment-friendly formulations, processes and packaging methods are used in manufacturing these products, they minimise the environmental impact and support a sustainable environment. Synthetic products, on the other hand, contain ingredients that are obtained through extensive mining, thus leaving a harmful footprint on the environment.

They Are Certified From Reputed Bodies

It is not hard to find brands that claim to be using all natural products but do not have much to support these claims, which leaves a doubt in the buyer’s mind regarding the product’s credibility. A good reason to switch to certified organic products is that when you buy them you can be sure of all the ingredients that are mentioned on the label. This is because all certified organic products have been certified so by an authorised certification body. This certification from an authorised body confirms that the claims made by the brand about its organic ingredients and processes are 100% true.

If, for instance, you buy the organic sunflower oil for baby massage or certified organic multi-purpose baby cream from goodness.me, you can be sure that it is made from organic ingredients and is completely safe for your little one as well as the environment. This is because all goodness.me certified organic baby products are COSMOS ORGANIC certified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE according to COSMOS Standard. This certification gives buyers a guarantee that when they buy from the brand, they are getting the best organic baby wash, lotion, and cream for their little one. goodness.me also gives its buyers a chance to gift a world of certified organic goodness to their loved ones via goodness.me gift cards, which range from INR 500 to INR 2000, on occasions like friend’s baby shower, colleague entering parenthood, or niece’s first birthday.

Now that you know the amazing benefits of choosing organic products, it is best that you introduce your loved ones to the pure organic goodness of mother nature. After all, your loved ones deserve the best care!

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HealthKids

How to care for a baby?

by Mahir Garth on

The newborn baby brings a lot of happiness and joy to the family. The mother, in particular, gets a feeling of fulfillment. However, it is important to take note of some of the challenges that come with the birth of the baby. The mother goes through a lot of physical pain and mental stress during the pregnancy period and post-delivery, as well.

Many a time, these situations do not allow the parents to properly take care of the baby. A baby nurse can be really helpful in providing support to the parents and also allow them to have a much-needed good night’s sleep during the initial few weeks.

How can baby nurse help?

A baby nurse can be helpful in many different ways. They can help schedule all the activities related to the baby. From feeding and sleeping to organizing nursery and other waking time activities, the baby nurse can help you relax and take a good refreshing sleep after the hectic and stressful time spent in the hospital.

The baby nurses have all the knowledge of rearing up the newborn baby. Therefore they can educate the parents about some of the common problems with their solution in advance. They help in a smooth transition for the parents from the hospital to the home during the first few weeks.

What duties does a baby nurse perform?

Baby nurse perform several duties to take care of the baby as well as the parents, including.

  • Bottle feeding of the baby or helping mother in breastfeeding. This includes preparing milk and bottle for bottle-feeding or pumping for breastfeeding if required. Further, the nurse also gets the baby to burp and also make the little one sleep after the breastfeeding during the night time.
  • The baby nurse also performs the duties of diapering, changing clothes, and bathing the baby. Besides, they take care of the circumcision, umbilical cord, and any health-related issues requiring attention.
  • Calming down the baby and helping the newborn form a good sleep habit.
  • Arranging for the nursery and washing baby’s clothes.
  • Maintaining a detailed record of sleeping, feeding, and other relevant activities to help develop a schedule for the family members to follow.

Final Words

A baby nurse is a great help not only for the baby but also for their parents. They take care of the little one during the first few weeks while also supporting parents and educating them on how to take care of the baby.

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Kids

Should Your Child Attend Ballet Classes?

by Mahir Garth on

Ballet dancers make it look simple and easy as they dance, spin, jump across the stage. From the lifts to dancing en pointe, they leave audiences in awe on how they can do it. Your children can also be a part of this through the training of classical ballet while also gaining numerous benefits along the way.

Builds Stamina

Ballet is essentially a great form of exercise. Stamina is crucial for having the ability to execute ballet performances. It is important for young dancers to build up their strength from the very start.

The most effective strength-building workout for toddlers in a ballet course combine playful creativity with exercise.

The stamina and also adaptability used in ballet class will certainly help your young child stay fit and balanced as well as develop the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. These benefits are important, whether your kid plans to take dancing courses for several years or play sporting activities or other sports tasks.

Inculcation of Discipline

Your toddler will learn how to share space with other people and wait her turn in line. Clearly, everyone can’t remain in the spotlight constantly during classes and performances. Dancers start to learn about the importance of sharing by taking turns and also letting each dancer have her moment to be first in line, to be the leader, as well as to allow her to shine.

Instructors will discipline the young dancer should she be doing something wrong, and advise her on how to make better decisions. The instructor will certainly assist the dancer to comprehend the way she should behave, by making her understand that she will be responsible for her own actions.

These policies are not imposed to shame a child. They exist to make sure that young dancers can grow into solid entertainers who respect both adults and also their peers.

Encourage Creativity

Ballet is a special avenue for your young dancer to explore and transformher emotionsand also ideas into expressive motions.

Instructors can use songs and relate it to a specific emotion which will then be expressed in the form of movements and facial expressions. Dance class is a great platform for active toddlers to unleash their energy and creativity.

Gain Knowledge on How to Take Care of Themselves

Ballet is a very rigorous dance form that requires your child to be in good physical form. As such, your child will learn about the importance of keeping to a healthy diet that provides her with enough nutrition and energy to dance properly. This is a valuable aspect of ballet that can last your child a lifetime, especially when she transitions into adulthood.

As you can see, there are numerous advantages that can be gained from learning ballet. There is no time like the present, hurry up and register your child for kids ballet class now to reap the rewards of a good ballet education.

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News

Winning Your Claim After a Motorcycle Accident

by Mahir Garth on

Motorcycles are deadly speed machines that lack the protective outer carapace like shell of other automobiles. There is no shield for motorcycle riders who wreck, so it is little wonder that in 2018 those riding motorcycles had twenty-eight times more of a chance of dying in a vehicular accident than those in a passenger automobile. Those who ride motorcycles may also sustain serious injuries, some crippling and permanent as a result of an accident. The lack of the metal frame possessed by automobiles like trucks and cars, the smaller size of a motorcycle compared to a car and the fact that motorcycles are not as visible to drivers as larger vehicles all contribute to increasing the likelihood of a motorcycle wreck being fatal or inflicting severe injuries on the motorcyclist. In the case that you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident that results in damage to your person, you should file a claim for damages and consult a lawyer like the one available at Krasney Law. However, simply filing a claim does not ensure you will win. To win a claim, you must prove that the accident was the fault of the other party and that your own liability was less than fifty-one percent. For this to happen, the other party must be found to have been negligent, meaning the following four criteria must be met.

1. You Suffered Damages

In order to make a claim for damages, you must prove that said damages actually exist. Damages include wages you lost from missing work due to the accident, hospital bills and more. Showing a bill for your medical treatment would be an example of proving damages.

2. You Acted Responsibly

To win a claim, you also have to prove that you were not at fault by showing that you were not the one driving recklessly. You have to demonstrate that you were driving responsibly, (driving the speed limit and not running red lights or making illegal turns) and obeying the traffic laws.

3. Other Party Caused the Accident

Even as you prove that you were not at fault for the accident, you also have to prove that the other party was. You have to show that the other party caused the accident by being negligent, and that it is therefore the other party’s fault you have suffered damages.

4. Other Party Acted Irresponsibly

Finally, tying in to proving that the blame for the accident falls on the other party, you must show that the other party did not perform his or her duty to be a responsible driver. You need to show some way in which the other party breached a traffic law. Such breaches include driving at speeds over the legally established limit, passing in a no-pass zone and turning without right of way.

In order to win a damages claim in the case of a motorcycle accident, these four    things must be present and established as true. You should keep this in mind as you file your claim, as well as contacting a professional attorney who can help you determine if these requirements are met.

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