I Wish You All a Fun and Relaxing Week!

Last Wednesday was a busy day for us. It was a day full of doctors appointment from 8:00am till 5:00pm. I am so glad because each one of us has a good news everything came out good. Especially me I got so nervous before my check-up because when I had my urinalysis they found a blood in my urine then my primary care physician ask me to go to a specialist which is a Urologist. The doctor told me that everything was clear. He stated that it could be an irritation inside.  But I am still waiting for the final result that he will going to send me through snail mail. Anyway, here’s another tips on health that I want to share for all of you that I gathered from my doctors clinic.

10 Tips For Preventing Medical Errors

Be honest and complete when you talk with your doctor
Don’t hold back information about the state of your health, even if it is embarrassing.
Enlist the help of a supporter

Ask a family member or friend to be present when talking with your physician to help recall what was said, to take notes or to ask questions.

Speak up if you are confused about treatment, medications or complications

Call the doctor’s office for advice and/or clarification. Don’t ever hesitate to ask questions when you don’t understand.

Ask for educational materials

Ask your doctor for brochures or instruction sheets that you and your family members can review at home or for an educational Web site.

Know your treatment plans
Ask about your diagnosis, treatment alternatives, course of care and risks of surgery and possible complications.
Know your medication

Ask the doctor or nurse about the benefits, doses and complications of all medicines prescribed for you and learn their names. Tell them if you have drug allergies and if you take any vitamins, herbal supplements or over-the counter medications.

Avoid medication errors

During a hospital stay, make sure all health care professionals who give you medicine check your ID bracelet every time.

Prevent wrong site surgery

Ask the surgeon to sign your surgery site and mark it with ink just before the operation.

Be clear about follow up care
Ask about pain and pain relief, length of recovery, time, physical limitations and if home assistance will be needed.
Prevent infections
If you are in a hospital, consider asking all health care workers who have direct contact with you whether they have washed their hands. Also encourage visitors to wash their hands before and after hospital visits.

EVERYONE!!!

Are You In Favor Of Finding Your Soulmate Online?

The pace of modern life that we have right now. It is indeed hard to find time to go out dating in a regular basis. Many people  work  so hard  just to keep up for a living,  Time  is always  limited even on finding love. Good thing  we have Internet that will make it easier for most people to search of everything that they want to know. Also through internet you can find a legit  and trusted  online dating sites that you can join. There are a lot of them but just be very careful looking.

 Like me back in 2006, I almost gave up on life but because of one  online dating site that I trusted to join. I am now happy,  no worries and contented with my loving hubby and my new family. Before, I didnt even believe and trust online dating until I tried it. It  was  came out  good for me.  One day a friend of mine caught me talking to my hubby online. She got interested on how I  meet him. She asked me to give her the site and I gave it to her when some of our co-workers heard about it. They all ask me  for the site one thing I knew they’re on it. I’m happy to say that  most of them found their love   and happiness with their find. I am in favor of online dating now . I proved it to myself  how it helped a lot of men and women out there finding true love.

Do-It-Yourself Home Ideas

Whenever I don’t have work I spend my time doing household chores. Since Monday I’ve been busy cleaning, organizing stuff, and help my hubby some of  yard work. I also did  weeding on my flower garden.  I felt bad some of them died, some did good and there‘s a lot buds now.  Soon we’re going to buy new  flowering plants in exchange to those that  died.  Well,  I’m glad  that our grass looked good since we did grass patching and put weed killer last summer.  

 My poor peony the rain and wind knocked it down.

 Our cherry tree. It grow doubled than last year.

 and our Peach tree made a lot peaches this year. My hubby planted these trees a month before we came here.

Anyway, here’s a simple way step-by-step on how to take care of your lawn that I learned from the experts
a.  Rake up dead, mattered grass-this will speed up the growth process.
 b. If your lawn is showing new growth, skip to step 4-it will probably turn lush on it’s own. Otherwise, choose a grass seed from your local garden center.
c. Sprinkle seeds wherever you see exposed dirt, then lightly bury them with soil.
d. Use “pre-emergent” weed killer to prevent the growth of crabgrass.
e. As grass begins to thicken, start mowing-be careful not to trim more than a third of it’s height in a single pass.

We’re heading to Cape Cod  tonight  to attend the bridal shower of my step-daughter. I am excited because I never been into one. So, I don’t have an idea how they do it here.  

Have a fun weekend  everyone and enjoy gardening!

Do I Need to Go to a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center?

Addictions to drugs and alcohol can be devastating to everyone involved including the parents, children, siblings, and friends of the person who has the addiction. So how do you know when it's time to sign into one of the drug and alcohol treatment centers?

Here's a list of guidelines that you can use to see if you're a candidate for a drug or alcohol recovery program:
1. You have tried to end your addiction multiple times without success.
2. You have tried every other option, including counseling, 12-step programs, and getting support from   friends, family, and co-workers, and nothing has worked.
3.Your addiction is affecting every aspect of your life: your job, your family, your social life, and your personal life.
4.You find yourself making excuses for your addiction on a regular basis and explaining how it's   really not that bad and it doesn't affect you very much.
5.Your family and friends feel that a drug or alcohol treatment program would help you and recommend that you go to one.
6.Your counselor or therapist for your addictions recommends that you check into a drug-rehab program.

  What to Look for in a Drug Rehabilitation Program

 Once you've decided that a drug rehab program is needed, the next step is to find one that fits with your views. There are many different techniques and facilities out there, so you're sure to find one for you. One of the most important features of rehab facilities is the quality of therapy. Although you probably went through some therapy before entering a treatment center, at that time your mind was likely clouded by the drug of choice, which makes therapy difficult. Once that drug is out of your system, you can gain more from your therapy sessions, so make sure to look for one with qualified therapists that have a proven track record.

A Long Day

Hello! How are you my dear blog buddies and friends. I just came home from work. I feel so exhausted and  it was a long day for me. But I am happy with my job especially seeing the residents  so excited every time they see me and looking forward when they going to see me again. Resident Care Assistant is not an easy job at all. You need to have a lot of patience and perseverance dealing with them. You have to always need and practice  presence of mind in pouring pills and giving it to them or else you will be in big trouble if you give them a wrong medication and so on….
I had fun and learned a lot of new things today. That's why,  I always excited going to work. I love to see and talk to the residents with different kind of topics from American history to current events. I feel good and so relax being with them. Most of the time it is overwhelming hearing them praise you. In my job I also see that the golden years is not that golden really.  Because seeing the pills that they have to take everyday, the aches and pains they experiencing and going to their doctors almost everyday of the week.  And sometimes I could take a peek of them inside their room, they would be looking at the window alone.  Suddenly, I feel a pinch in my heart and I feel so lonely and sad for them. Oh boy! if only I can take care of them all everyday I would. Well, guys I have to go beddy bye bye  now. I am soooo tired! Enjoyed the rest of the weekend with your family and friends everyone. 

My 1st gift  from our big boss yesterday in celebration of  Nursing Home Week 2010! It's a picnic blanket and a thank you note.

Off To Deer Island in New Brunswick Canada

New Brunswick is a province in Maritime Canada. Deer Island is part of New Brunswick and straddles the border between Maine and Canada. Deer Island is a beautiful place to go and if you know a great place to stay, it is even a better choice. Before pulling out with the family in the car, the ADT security systems are set, which is necessary when leaving the home unattended.

The way to New Brunswick follows the usual route one takes going to Maine. The only difference is that you turn off heading east on route 1 from I-95 instead of taking I-95 due north. A couple hours east, the border crossing at Calais Maine is reached. Here there is a fast crossing into New Brunswick Canada. From here it is a short drive to the ferry that will take autos and people for the short crossing to Deer Island. This island too is a place that many would like to call home because of its serenity and low key lifestyle.

If fish is a favorite, there are plenty of fine inexpensive fish restaurants, serving freshly caught fish, on the island . Leaving the island, even in season, will not entail a long wait for the ferry to the mainland of New Brunswick. Here there are supermarkets and stores for buying provisions. A week's stay on the island is sufficient and will recharge your batteries. In the inn where we stayed, the ferries leaving Portland and Boston for Nova Scotia can be seen from the inlet on which the inn sits. At night, the lights of the ships produce pictures that would look great on postcards.

Mothers Are Angel

God made mothers the guardian angels of joy, faith and love
Who does more than just the act of giving  birth
Who loves her children more than anything else in life
Whose Unselfish and giving.

Happy Mothers Day To All Of You Beautiful Moms

On Home Tips: Yard Supplies Get Organized

 

How does your garden grow? Gorgeously, when you can find what you need to nurture it right? Well, organized garden tools make planting easier and may even encourage you to sow a new seed. If your spades, shovels, and shears, are a jumbled mess, designate an area in the garage, basement or shed and prune your collections by the help of  the following tips from the expert of Catalyst Organizing.

• Toss chipped or broken pots and tools. Give away any you won’t use.
• Clean metal tool heads. In a bucket, mix sand and a bit of fresh motor oil. Remove rust with a wire brush, then dunk each head into sand a few times and wipe dry. Rub wooden handles with linseed oil to prevent crackling.
• Sort tools by size and function-diggers, cutters and so on. Hang what you can on hook. Or place large objects heads up in a tall trash can and small ones in a pail for easy identification.
• Set heavy planters on the ground or a low shelf. Place smaller vessels on shelves at eye level.
• Alphabetize seed packets in a recipe box. Never store them where there’s moisture or in freezing temperatures
• Save bags of potting soil in plastic containers with lids to prevent spills.
• Store fertilizers and weed killers up high and out of children’s reach. Never combine chemicals to save space.

Well, my hubby and I can’t wait to start our little veggies garden soon. Also I can’t wait to clean my flower garden that my hubby did for me as a Mother’s Day gift last year. I  am getting excited to see my roses, my miniature carnations, and my favorite peonies to bloom again. But  we can’t start gardening here yet, still chilly in the morning and windy most of the day .Everyone still hesitate to start planting.  Oh well, I have enough time to finish organizing some of our tools. Come on everyone join me and get organized! Have fun and Enjoy! :)

Sportsbook Gambling Makes a Game More Thrilling

Gambling is one of the major features of Nevada. People go there for poker, blackjack, craps, slots, or any number of other gambling games. They have a game for every person and every person has a hope for every dollar they put down on that game. The risk pays out for some, and not for others, as the saying goes, "You've got to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em."

Some people do not put their money on those chance games and go for the sports book betting. You can find anything from soccer to football to basketball. Each gambler hopes that the team or individual they have chosen to win successfully crushes the competition and will watch the game with intensity. That is why  sports book betting is so popular. You have the potential to get more out of the sporting event, especially when it is your favorite team. The emotions of the game have been increased after betting in a  sports book because of the money that you have placed on your team. When the team makes a great play, especially near the end of the game, your excitement will be enhanced because of the amount of money you have bet. That is why some people refer to a team as "we" because they actually feel a part of it when the team wins, they win.

When you go to a sports book and place a bet, you have the potential to win a lot of money just like any other game you play; however, the enjoyment of the bet lasts for the length of the game not just for a few second like a pull of the handle on a slot machine. That is why if you are going to gamble and you want the most for your money, place your money at a sports book.

Direct TV New York Offers Competitve Services and Prices

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Direct TV New York Offers Hundreds of Channels

Variety is one of the first things that New Yorkers look for when choosing service providers. direct tv new york can certainly give subscribers all of the television channel options that they could want. Premium Direct TV packages in New York include more than 265 channels. This gives you access to a wide variety of sports, news, educational, and entertainment options. Whatever your interests are, Direct TV has a channel for you.

Direct TV New York's Reliable HD Service

With Direct TV, you also have the option to choose HD channels that will enhance your viewing experience. Nothing brings sports coverage and nature documentaries to life like HD. Direct TV is New York's leading provider of HD television services. This means you can get your HD channels from a company that knows what customers want and how to give it to them.

Direct TV New York  is the Affordable Choice

Direct TV in New York is one of the most affordable entertainment choices that you can make. Many of Direct TV's packages include free installation that will lower your overall expenditures. Direct TV also gives you access to a low-cost DVR. Since money is always a concern, Direct TV dealers frequently run promotional campaigns to attract more subscribers. Keep an eye out for campaigns that give you discounted rates, free equipment, and instant upgrades at no cost.