3 Ways To Prepare Your Child For A Visit To A Sick Grandparent

One of the hardest things in life to experience is coping with an ailing parent. There is so much to handle emotionally, mentally, and physically - from finding a suitable hospital or assisted living facility to navigating feelings of hopelessness and fear. Add to that the stress of preparing a child for a visit and it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, children want to visit their sick relatives but often do not understand what exactly is happening. Rather than denying them visits or letting them go in unprepared, try these three tips to help your child understand and cope with a sick grandparent.

Dads NewsroomAdminNovember 22, 2022illness, grandparents, hopital, emotionsComment

How To Live A Healthy Life With Diabetes

Health is one of life’s greatest assets. It is a significant determiner of the quality of life one leads. Having a chronic disease may feel like a threat to the perfect healthy life. However, it should not be the case. It is possible to maintain a fun and healthy life, diabetes notwithstanding. All it takes is a few lifestyle tweaks to manage the disease and take control of your life. Here are effective ways to lead a healthy life with diabetes

Dads NewsroomAdminMay 24, 2022diabetes, disease, helath, illnessComment

7 Smart Tips For Protecting Your Child From The Flu

Cold and flu season is no joke, especially if you’re taking care of little ones and looking after the health and wellness of your whole family. Although every family is different, there are quite a few universal precautions that everyone could take in order to protect against the flu. Whether you have little ones, older kids or even a baby in the mix, there are a few smart tips that you can keep in mind when protecting everybody against the flu. Here are some of the top ones.

Dads World NetworkAdminDecember 22, 2021flu, colds, illness, kids helathComment

Common Skin Disorders That Shouldn’t Be Left Ignored And Untreated

According to dermatologists, many people don’t seek medical assistance until after their skin condition gets severe. And that’s not the right approach. Skin issues may seem like a minor problem at first but can get progressively worse pretty soon. The symptoms of skin disorders can range from mild and severe to temporary and permanent. Thus, it is better to stop masking your skin condition and do something about it to cure them. If left untreated, you may end up dealing with worsening skin problems. That’s why here we have a list of common skin disorders that shouldn’t be left untreated or ignored, no matter what. Keep scrolling to learn more about them.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 8, 2021skin, helath'wellness, illness, disorders, acneComment

Fitness Conscious Dads- How To Prevent Workout Injuries

If you are a fitness-conscious dad, you will want to spend a good part of the day in the gym or outdoors. Exercise is a great thing as it keeps you healthy and energetic, but you always need to cover up the risks. Surprising as it sounds, workout injuries are common and even people who exercise every day tend to have them. The last thing you will want to deal with is a stretched hamstring or torn muscle because they can put you out of action. Fortunately, you can take some simple measures and precautions to avoid workout injuries and stay on top of your daddy duties. Let us share these with you.

Dads World NetworkAdminApril 19, 2021exercise, illness, injuryComment

Home-Based Medical Care: Benefits For Patients and Caregivers

When hospitals admit patients, a team of health care professionals often surround them. Doctors, nurses, and other medical Practitioners are always nearby and consistently checking up on their patients even for the slightest sneeze. Naturally, it’s not still an easy transition for the patient, and of course, the caregiver when it’s time for discharge. While getting out of most hospitals' sterile environment can be a relief, it can also be scary to others.

Dads NewsroomAdminOctober 29, 2020caregiver, home care, patient, medicare, COVID-19, illnessComment

3 Simple Steps For Stopping Diarrhea

It’s not a comfortable situation, but diarrhea strikes even the toughest of men. When it does, it pays to know how to combat this tummy thug. From rehydrating to taking probiotics for men, there are things that you can do to free yourself from diarrhea worries.

Dads World NetworkAdminNovember 29, 2019Stopping Diarrhea, gut health, health and wellness, illnessComment

What To Expect With a Parent With Dementia

If you have a parent who is in mid to late-stage dementia, you may find yourself struggling with a variety of behavioral issues. There may be a lot of emotional outbursts, paranoia, and confusion resulting in high stress. One of the most challenging things about dementia is every day can be a new adventure. In order to best deal with this disease, take a look at some of the things you will likely experience.

Dads World NetworkAdminJuly 23, 2019dementia, parents, ilness, illnessComment

3 Tips For Caring For A Child Who’s Just Had Surgery

One of the worst things for a parent is seeing your kids sick or injured. And while most of the time, illnesses or injuries for your children will likely be minor and only last a few hours or days, there may come a time when your child needs more critical medical attention, like surgery, in order to address whatever has gone wrong. So to help you in nursing your child back to health, here are three tips for caring for a child who’s just had surgery

Dads World NetworkAdminApril 1, 2019illness, chronic illness, kids illness, health, Care Tips, childcareComment

5 Ways To Protect Your Family From Medical Malpractice

When you visit a hospital or doctor's office you never expect to come out in worse health than when you when in. However, it seems like this becoming a common occurrence. People are literally putting their lives in the hands of medical professional every day. Most of the time, you want to trust these professionals, but you have to remember that they are human. Doctors might spend years and years in training and school, but they are just as capable of making a medical mistake as you are. Fortunately, there are ways that you can protect your family from medical malpractice.

Dads World NetworkAdminFebruary 22, 2019medical malpractice, doctors, illness, Legal counselComment

Caring For A Chronically-Ill Patient Can Impact The Whole Family

One of the hardest things in life is taking care of someone who is chronically ill. This article explains how we may better offer care to someone who is in pain, and how we may do a number of little things that help everyone remain as normal and balanced as possible.

Dads World NetworkAdminSeptember 25, 2018Doctor, chronic illness, illness, Stairlifts, Home CareComment

Six Ways To Support A Chronically Ill Spouse

Every dad is different, but one thing almost every father has in common is the negative feeling that arises when they think of their partner being sick or in pain. If your partner suffers from a chronic illness, you’ve had more than your fair share of this feeling. Listed below are six ways dads can support a chronically ill spouse.

Dads NewsroomAdminAugust 6, 2018chronic illness, Healthy, illness, Family Time, family, DietComment

Ebola Facts That Can Help Improve Pandemic Preparedness

Ebola is a deadly virus that originated in Africa and causes serious illness that often leads to death. Although it is a low threat for people living outside Africa, the virus is highly infectious and could spread to other parts of the world if not handled correctly...

Dads NewsroomAdminAugust 2, 2016Ebola, Africa, illness, Safety, Parents, Dads, Moms, Health, Ebola VirusComment

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