Tag Archives: Family Members

Wed, Apr 1 2009

What reputable health insurance companies are out there?

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My mom doesn’t have health insurance and my job doesn’t give insurance to family members. I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when... 

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Sun, Feb 15 2009

Can mental illnesses such as autism and schizophrenia be passed on to children?

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My fiance and I both of family members who suffer from these ailments, my sister has autism, and her mother has schizophrenia. When we decide to have children of our own, is their a higher chance that... 

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Sun, Sep 21 2008

Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers

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This video chronicles the difficult decisions faced by family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. AKPC_IDS += "867,"; ...

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Sat, Jul 12 2008

Is it possible to have lupus even though non of your family has lupus?

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I have tested positive for lupus, and I have many lupus symptoms. My doctors believe I may have lupus, but I have not been officially diagnosed with lupus. All of my family members are very healthy.... 

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Fri, Apr 11 2008

Is congential cleft palate genetic and will be passed to newborns?

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Can you tell if the congenital cleft palate i mean to say by birth which is not present in other family members especially parents will be passed on to newborns and what will be chances for passing of... 

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Fri, Jan 25 2008

SIRA: The Paradox of Alzheimer’s Caregiving

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Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a tough journey. You must be able to survive one emotional upheaval after another and there are many paradoxes when one is attempting to stay connected... 

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Fri, Jun 30 2006

What can family members do for a person with postpartum depression who is refusing help?

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A family member is making excuses for every suggestion given to her. What can we do to convince her to get the help she needs. She is slipping further into postpartum depression. AKPC_IDS += "3278,"; ...

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Mon, Jun 19 2006

Breast cancer?

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I’m 21 and today when I do someting with my right hand, something hirts near my right breast. Can it be breast cancer? I have my period now. Is it common for a girl my age to get it? None of my family... 

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