A caregiver's guide to understanding and managing opioid dependence A caregiver's guide to understanding and managing opioid dependence
(ARA) - Caring for someone who lives with drug dependence can take an emotional toll. In many cases, the caregiver shoulders the burden of drug addiction as much, if not more so, than the user.
This is the case for Caren, who has supported her 29-year-old son as he struggles with drug dependence. Like many young substance abusers, her son's troubles began with a sports injury for which he received prescription pain medica...
The secret to successful dating: Know yourself first The secret to successful dating: Know yourself first
(ARA) - Do you really need studies and statistics to convince you that you want to be in love? Probably not. It's no surprise that research supports what you likely already know - that people in happy, committed relationships, on average, live longer, healthier, more ...
Make calling 811 a priority before every digging project Make calling 811 a priority before every digging project
(ARA) - Winter is over and warmer weather is finally here. Homeowners can finally put away their snow shovels and venture out into their yards with digging shovels for those long-awaited home improvement projects. All across the country, homeowners and professiona...
Why your social media habits are just as important as what's on your resume You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven't spent the time to clean up what's on your Facebook page, all that work could be for naught. Not only do social media sites ...
Need a career change? Nursing needs you Registered nursing - already the largest health care occupation with 2.7 million jobs - is on a massive growth trajectory. Employment of registered nurses (RNs) is expected to increase by 26 percent by 2020 and nursing was recently ranked No. 1 in the U.S. News and World Report's "Best Jobs" list for 2012.
Tips to help seniors avoid identity thieves Tommy and Susie aren't the only ones who love Grandmom and Grandpop. Identity thieves love seniors too. Fortunately, taking precautions - including monitoring one's identity and credit - can help seniors reduce their risk of identity theft.
Military families and mental health: Understanding the issues and available resources Today's service men and women are facing particularly challenging circumstances. Many soldiers have been deployed several times to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, often serving in prolonged combat operations. Many soldiers, veterans and their families may have trouble recognizing the signs of a mental health condition.
Singled out: 3 financial tips for Americans going solo More and more people are choosing to live solo. While there are plenty of resources for home improvement, a new survey shows singles could use some help getting their financial house in order.
Exercise for healthy aging When sedentary seniors experience a decline in health - stiff joints, achy limbs, fatigue, even chronic illness - they often mistake the need for more rest when the real prescription is exercise.
