My mother is 85 and has dementia, she also has pain from arthritis. I want her to be out of pain, but I don't want to be too aggressive with her treatment. What are my choices?
Certainly quality of life for your mother is most important, and being out of pain is an important part of this. There is a branch of medicine called palliative care that helps with these type of patients exactly. The goal of this care is to help improve the patient's quality of life but consider the appropriate amount of care given. Try and find a
Quinoa
by Louise April 4th, 2011 | Diet, Nutrition
Have you heard of quinoa? Quinoa is a seed that has a fluffy, creamy, slightly crunchy texture and a somewhat nutty flavor when cooked. It is loaded with amino acids and nutrients, a food recently "rediscovered" and gaining praise for its health benefits.
Quinoa is a complete protein. This means it contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a superb options for vegetarians or vegans who are worried about omitting a few essential proteins from their diet (which is probably an unnecessary concern, but it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side).
In particular, it is abundant in
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Quinoa is a complete protein. This means it contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a superb options for vegetarians or vegans who are worried about omitting a few essential proteins from their diet (which is probably an unnecessary concern, but it doesn't hurt to be on the safe side).
In particular, it is abundant in
Treatment for a Child’s Fever
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 1st, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
Is it better to give my child Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for a fever?
Late fall, winter and spring are key times for a large variety of viral illness that cause a whole range of symptoms, but most concerning to all parents is fever. Fever is the body's response to an infectious agent and the means to start to immobilize the agent and kill it. Therefore, a fever should be treated to control extreme levels of fever and/or for comfort. Most fevers under 102 do not need to be controlled aggressively since at this level it is generally safe and the
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Late fall, winter and spring are key times for a large variety of viral illness that cause a whole range of symptoms, but most concerning to all parents is fever. Fever is the body's response to an infectious agent and the means to start to immobilize the agent and kill it. Therefore, a fever should be treated to control extreme levels of fever and/or for comfort. Most fevers under 102 do not need to be controlled aggressively since at this level it is generally safe and the