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For most of us, Home care is and will be always a better option obviously for a sane reason. Who wouldn’t want to stay home if they could? Home is a place of emotional and physical associations, memories and comfort. Although many people can be happy in assisted living facilities, retirement communities or nursing homes—and for many people these are better options—for some people leaving their home can be disruptive and depressing. Home care is the fastest growing segments in care for the elder and other options ranging from light housekeeping to skilled nursing. Because of the many options in home care that are becoming available, people in all kinds of situations can now make it their first choice. Here are few reasons why home care is a popular choice: - Allowed to go home early- With home care, patients are allowed to go home sooner from the hospital than in cases without home care. Also since the care services can be extended to their comfortable homes, hospitals ar...

  Wrinkles and fine lines are an indication of the natural ageing process. As we grow older every day, the signs of ageing become more prominent and visible. Also, factors like overexposure to the sun, imbalanced diet, excessive smoking, and rapid weight loss can accelerate the ageing process. The signs can be visibly noticed around the neck, the eyes, the mouth and cheeks, and cannot be fully reversed unless you opt for a cosmetic surgery. However, you can develop habits that can decrease the pace of ageing. Here are few tips on how to reduce the appearance of loose skin. 1. Drink plenty of water - An old school thought, but very effective. Hydration is known to make the skin more plump and healthier, thus, boosting your water reserves in the body can help you look flawless and wrinkle-free! 2. Consider facial exercises - The facial skin can be tightened by strengthening the facial muscles under the skin. They are just like any other muscles in your body that can be trai...

If you are reading this blog, the reasons could be that either you are planning to get Botox done or you have already undergone the needle and are now anxious if everything is alright. Botox is a magical procedure that has gained a lot of popularity over the years. The quick shot of Botox is known to erase the signs of ageing within a few sessions. However, the famous treatment has also earned some ‘bad name’ due to the few botched botox examples that came up... Why did this happen? Some could be due to technical fault or could be the result of overuse of botox. Let’s look at some classic mistakes: 1. Not knowing the exact dose: Before you hurriedly leap into the bandwagon of Botox, work with your surgeon to start with a minimal dose to check how well it settles on your face. Many people do not enquire about the botox units they would need and end up getting more units injected thus giving them a ‘frozen look’. The requirements for Botox units varies from one person to anot...