Tag Archives: Family Members

Sat, Dec 19 2009

What is a REALLY awesome gift helpful to someone with rheumatoid arthritis in their knee and shoulder?

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One of my family members has really bad rheumatoid arthritis (to the point where she can not get out of the bed some days) and I want to know what I can buy that would be of the most use to her. Thank... 

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Sat, Oct 3 2009

what is a good concluding paragraph about Multiple Sclerosis?

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I talked about What is Multiple Sclerosis, What are the symptoms and cures for MS, and How a person and their family members are affected by MS. But now can’t think of a way to end it. I know i need... 

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Wed, Aug 12 2009

what is a dyslexia individual supposed to do with their life?

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A person very close to me has dyslexia. Hes an 18 year old male. He graduated from high school and wants to go to college. Hes sort of pressured by his family members to go to school but hes very discouraged... 

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Tue, Aug 11 2009

TV Column by Lisa de Moraes: The ‘Family Guy’ Abortion Episode

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TV Academy members and The Reporters Who Cover Television are in for a treat on Wednesday night: They will get to hear the controversial “abortion episode” of the animated series “Family... 

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Mon, Aug 10 2009

With aging parents, what children don’t know can hurt

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An old phrase, “what you do not know cannot hurt you,” is often proven wrong when dealing with aging parents and adult children. The same can be said of husbands and wives generally. We can... 

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Sat, Aug 1 2009

Is there anyone out there on here with Huntingtons Disease?

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Is there anyone out there on here with Huntingtons Disease? If you have Huntington’s Disease can you tell me how that has affected your life because I might have it too (Im getting tested soon because... 

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Thu, Jul 30 2009

Get Healthy – ADHD support group to meet

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The local chapter of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder will meet Aug. 10. The family-based organization serves people affected by ADHD, including individuals with the disorder... 

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Tue, Jul 28 2009

Can supplements effectively treat ADHD?

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My 5-year-old old son has recently had a diagnosis of ADHD and ODD. The nurse put him on Adderall and Risperdal, which do calm him down, help him focus and cut out some of his “behaviors.”... 

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Thu, May 28 2009

Eight Tips for Supporting Family Members with Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders are still a major problem among teenagers and young adults. When a family member is diagnosed with the disorder, the road to acceptance and recovery can be long. Here are eight tips... 

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Thu, May 14 2009

Living Will + Refusal of Medical Treatment forms?

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I understand what a living will is about:prolonging life or not,feedings,power of attorney,agent’s obligations and when it takes effect but where it says agent’s authority it says “My... 

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