| RE: Remedy for Hot Feet |
I'm finding it odd how I've had this problem for so long and never found anyone to help, and now all at once a bunch of people are saying things I can relate to.
K Kwaak I skip periods and I always have. lucky 2get a few times a year, but I never connected my feet with my periods, it's an interesting theory and may be why remedies I've tried never worked. I've been to Dr. (many many times) about my lack of periods, tried different meds and no luck. How did you regulate you cycle? Birth control? naturally? ... View related article. |
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| RE: Setting Up a Cage For A Ferret |
Good Post. I agree that a ferret should not be cage bound all the time, they are high energy and need exercize. While I do have a cage I rarely use it. We let our ferrets roam free for the most part. And I would like to point out that bedding can be treated with preventive resperatory care liquid. Your ferrets won't even know it's there and it helps avoid infections and colds. But it's optional.
I would watch the cat food for protien content ferrets need a diet high in protein and most cat food has fiber and filler and some protein but not enough for healthy ferrets. Iams or science Diet would probably be fine though, as long as you supplement with vitamins. I prefer food formulated for ferrets only. Same goes for treats and vitamins. I do allow room for treats other than just ferret specific ones. For instance my ferrets love raisins so it's a nice treat every now and then.
I would love to read anything else you have to say about ferrets. Thumbs up. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Is Salt Flea Treatment Safe For Ferrets? |
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I use regular shampoo and cream rinse on my ferrets and have never had a problem with fleas. Lynn is right about the ferret flea shampoo it works. But ferrets, depending on how often you bath them can get itchy dry skin which is why I always use a cream rinse. Make sure you rinse very well since most ferrets have think fur and undercoat soap can stay on and cause itchiness. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Remedy for Hot Feet |
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I want to thank you all for the great feedback. Great ideas everyone. I know of a condition called neuropathy if thats what your thinking of, but thats not my problem, but a dr probably could help. And I have spoken with my dr about it. But with my own health problems and an autistic child I get tired of drs and paying for them so hate to go again for hot feet if I can wait until next needed appointment. I have asorbine jr in my med cab I'll try that I always have the fan on at night already. I do use pepperment oil lotions and make my own soaks with tea tree eucalyptus and peppermint too. but they don't last all night, I would love to find a water based lotion with peppermint in it that is fast absorbingand non greasy. Funny someone mentioned the ice pack on the neck since I injured my neck I constantly use ice packs and it does help the feet too as long as their cold, but body heat warms them. But really good ideas all around I can experiment with. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Activities for an Assisted Living Home |
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As long as my last post was I have another to add we do trivial pursuit over the intercom activites, dns or admin ask over intercom 1st person with right answer gets prize we do this all day one day a month. also a weekly or daily riddle put out on the table at meals (keep scratch paperand pencils in the middle of the table with salt and pepper) leave an answer box by the dining room door that they can put their answers in or can give to staff. small prizes to correct answers. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Activities for an Assisted Living Home |
I work in a nursing home and nail care is a great idea but no one but a cna or nurse should be trimming diabetics nails.
If you have residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, they can sort beads into egg cartons it keeps their minds active, also I give them blank check books because many people will try to give people money or pay bills, as it's a habit they had all their lives. This keeps them from giving money to dishonest people who would take advantage. Can't tell you how many times I have seen this.
Current events are a great activity, remember that seniors vote more than any other demographic and do have an interest and opinion on political and current issues. Read the paper and ask questions. Encourage them to give opinions and talk.
There is a magazine called remince(sp?) which we read every morning before breakfast. this allows them to recall the good old days share stories and make and keep friends within the facility. Also it is a learning experience for the staff member reading the magazine aloud to hear all their stories and better relate to your resident. good with coffee and pastries.
A gardening club set aside an area outside accessible to residents with walkers and wheel chairs, let them design, plant, and care for a garden. Flowers are more popular with the female residents, vegetables are more popular among men. When blooming residents can make flower arrangements. For church table settings or any reason you want really.
A monthly fiddlers or other musical activity with songs they grew up with.
We had a sock hop with ice cream sundaes burgers think Happy Days compile music from the period to play in the back ground.
Have a monthly residents society where they can give you ideas of things they would like to do also where they can make suggestions on food, service or other issues. A caregiver should not be in charge of this because it limits what residents may feel comfortable saying.
A weekly bridge cribbage rummy game or other.
For the men (men often get left out) a trip out to go fishing. (ask family to help)
A country drive if youre facility has a van.
We play the price is right. wheelchair baseball.
Find out if any of your staff knows tai chi or modified yoga. if not ask an instructor to volenteer(sp?) once a week or to teach your activities director, tai chi is an excellent activity for seniors. or even stretching or wheel chair exercize.
Balloon tennis. can also be played from a chair.
You can start a book club.
Animals are good for the health of your residents whether you have a facility pet or family and staff bring their dogs or cats in at a designated time to visit.
Many facilities use nintendo wii for physical therapy they can play the wii sports.
Have movie night at least once a week in the evening serve popcorn and put a movie on in a common area.
Bingo with prizes. a quilting circle.(quilts can be sold and proceeds to the residents and activity dept.)
Invite local elementary schools to sing at Christmas also boy scouts are always happy to help.
An ice cream social.
Weekly bible studies for those interested, remember to respect personal beliefs.
Try a barbecue for holiday's or during the summer months.
If you have a local sports team or one that's close serve hot dogs or burgers and watch the game on tv encourage resident to wear their baseball caps. Kentucky derby is great for making inventive hats to wear.
Have a red hat society for your ladies or a women's tea once a month with finger sandwiches and a selection of teas and juices, invite the public to increase interest in your facility and your census.
During holiday's decorate trees you can even invite the public and local businesses(businesses are best) and have a tree auction proceeds go to your activities dept. each tree can have a theme and the residents can decorate. this does bring in money. We also have a pumpkin painting/carving contest pumpkins blank can be brought to local businesses with a date to return by, have a harvest or Halloween party and judge the pumpkins prizes for top three pumpkins.
Have an open house or tours one day week, many people think assisted and residential care is the same as nursing homes, an active facility is a full and healthy facility.
If you need more help send a message and I'd be glad to help. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Remedy for Hot Feet |
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I've had it checked in the past about every 6 months to a year. It's slow but not dramatically so. As for an indication of something else I do have kidney disease, but I don't know that there is a correlation between that and my hot feet. I'm not diabetic. I do have nerve damage from a neck injury though. If anyone knows of a home remedy, a spray for instance or anything. Thank you. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Getting Rid of Head Lice |
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When I was a kid there was an out break in my elementary school. The only thing that worked is a prescription shampoo, and a special comb and hours of work for my mom for a week. Wash all bedding, toys, disinfect mattresses, and couches. When you comb through sit a chair on a white sheet and get to work. It's really hard work, and you need to recheck for at least a week to make sure you got all the eggs. Contrary to popular belief lice like clean hair better than dirty hair and getting lice is not due to bad hygiene. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Getting Rid of a Double Chin |
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I read about an exercise when I was a teenager in cosmopolitan magazine that works very well despite my weight fluctuation. Lay flat on your back with your head on a flat pillow, with your chin pointed towards the ceiling and your head back tighten your jaw muscles making your lower jaw protrude like a bulldogs teeth. Do three sets of ten every night before bed. and you will see results quickly. Make sure you tighten your muscles I try to make my movements slow. This works well for me, however, depending on age and excess skin exercise only does so much, doctors can do more if you can afford it. I know I couldn't though. Also make sure you're moisturizing your neck as well as your face. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Looking for Smudge Proof Eye Makeup |
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Avon is very good, but I have very sensitive eyes and I swear by Almay or Loreal mascara. As for eyeliner smudge, brush with a similar color eyeshadow or translucent powder. Liquid smears less. Also try mineral eye liner and gel eyeliner applied with a brush. ... View related article. |
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