What is a Registered Nurse (RN)? When it comes to healthcare professions, it can feel confusing to make sense of the long list of acronyms — RN, LPN, APRN, and NP. While careers in healthcare are always in high demand, they all require different training and provide different skill sets. So if you’re interested in any of them, it’s advisable to… Read More
What Type of Face Masks Protect Against COVID-19? The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. All across the globe, people have contracted the virus, or gotten used to the constant worry about what types of activities are safe. Then there were initial CDC guidelines that were later amended as new information became available. And masks — which were once a PPE… Read More
5 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids Keeping your kids entertained can sometimes feel like a challenge. They may want to go play outside when the weather is not ideal, or have their friends come over during times of COVID. And while saying no may feel like a practical decision, that doesn’t change the fact that children need to be able to do engaging… Read More
How to Help a Child with Seasonal Allergies As the parent or caregiver of a child, you want to make sure your little one is always as healthy and comfortable as possible. Even something relatively minor — such as seasonal allergies — can be disruptive of their everyday routine. But, when, exactly, are seasonal allergies most likely to affect a child? What are the… Read More
Leading a Happy Life Against All Odds CB is a 21-year-old who needs 24/7 care. When he was a baby, he was involved in a severe car accident, where he sustained traumatic brain and neck injuries. Today, he has a dedicated team of home caregivers who are happy to assist him in any way they can. One of them is Sonas registered… Read More
Epilepsy in Children Finding out you’re going to be a parent is life-changing. Some people panic. Others experience pure joy when the pregnancy is confirmed. Some do both. But, if there’s one common denominator, it’s that everyone wants their child to be born with good health. So when the OB-GYN confirms the baby’s development is coming along beautifully,… Read More
Mitochondrial Disease If you remember your biology class from school, you know that the mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. That’s because the mitochondria create energy to power your body. But, you don’t have to be an expert in biology to know when you feel low in energy. Is it from lack of sleep? Are you… Read More
How to Prepare a Dialysis Bag Receiving treatment for a condition can be stressful — especially when it happens to a loved one. You have to learn all about their condition as well as the different ways to treat it. Whether it’s discovering how to dress wounds properly or clean tubes thoroughly, taking care of your loved one requires learning an… Read More
What is Dialysis? One of the things that is often taken for granted by most people is the ability to urinate. Just like breathing, it’s something that’s so natural, you don’t really stop to think about it. That is, until a health condition forces you to. Nothing blows a whistle on needing medical attention as finding it difficult… Read More
Nutrition for Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Anyone who’s a parent or legal guardian of a child can attest to the fact that they become your life. You love them. You do everything for them. Your heart melts any time they do something cute — and breaks every time they are going through hardship. Such is the case with chronic kidney disease. You… Read More
