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2/5/2009 10:11:08 AM - Driving With Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis can affect individuals in varying ways including tingling, numbness, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, muscle weakness, poor coordination, unusual fatigue, muscle cramps, bowel and bladder problems and paralysis. http://www.birf.info/home/library/transport/trans_ms-screen.html Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 10:07:02 AM - Driving After A Stroke Driving is viewed not just as a 'privilege' but also as a necessity. When a stroke occurs it can affect the skills necessary for independent driving. A majority of stroke survivors can return to independent driving. The goal is to maintain safe and independent driving for as long as possible. http://www.birf.info/home/library/transport/trans_stroke-screen.html Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 9:41:58 AM - Toileting safety People with a wide variety of physical and mental impairments may require some modification of the physical environment to improve safe access to the toilet. Bathrooms should be modified to compensate for the person's altered mobility. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/003980.htm Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 9:13:00 AM - Questions to ask when choosing a Home Health Agency People often receive home health services following a hospitalization or care in other care settings. Often the hospital discharge planner or social worker provides information on home health agencies to the patient or family. http://www.aahomecare.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=85 Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 9:11:39 AM - Nursing Home Compare The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/DataSection/Questions/SearchCriteria.asp?version=default&browser=IE|6|WinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&CookiesEnabledStatus=True Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 9:10:15 AM -  Nursing home check list - PDF Provides a detailed checklist for rating different nursing homes visited based upon, Quality of Life, Quality of Care, Nutrition and Hydration, and Safety. http://www.medicare.gov/Nursing/Checklist.pdf Read Comments for this article Give a comment

2/5/2009 9:06:34 AM -  How to Select a Nursing Home Selecting a nursing home is an important, personal, and often difficult decision. Sometimes the selection is the result of deliberate planning, but often the decision happens during a crisis situation. http://ahcaxnet.fdhc.state.fl.us/nhcguide/select_home.shtml Read Comments for this article Give a comment