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"For thousands of years, nurses have tended to the sick and the wounded. Although they don't get the glory, nurses are just as important as doctors. Read all about the eventful history of nursing and marvel at how nurses today take care of us in the hospital or at home, comfort relatives, cheer us up when we have to stay in bed, and help us make a complete recovery,"--back cover.
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A stroke is a brain attack, which can affect thinking, movement, speech and/or senses, and is caused by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within or surrounding the brain. Stroke is a medical emergency – getting to a hospital quickly is vital for a good outcome. A stroke can occur at any age, even in babies and infants.. These 'Speaking from Experience' video clips offer first-hand accounts from people who experienced stroke prior to the age...
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In these ‘Speaking from Experience’ video clips, people living with type 1 diabetes discuss the ways in which this condition has impacted on various aspects of their life. They share the ways that they manage the condition, as well as some of the challenges they have faced. It was produced in partnership with the American Diabetes Association..
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a group of long term lung diseases which make it difficult to breathe and is often a mix of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States.. While there is no cure for COPD, the disease can be managed to help people breathe easier and improve their quality of , particularly if it is identified and managed early. This 'Speaking from Experience' title offers...
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Being diagnosed with cancer is an emotionally challenging experience. Some people describe themselves as feeling “numb.” Others may feel sorrow, fear, anger, or even guilt if they believe their illness was caused by smoking or poor lifestyle choices.. Learning about their condition can help patients have more control over the healing process. Cancer treatment has become sophisticated and complex and there are often several possible courses of...
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Being diagnosed with cancer is an emotionally challenging experience. Some people describe themselves as feeling “numb.” Others may feel sorrow, fear, anger, or even guilt if they believe their illness was caused by smoking or poor lifestyle choices.. Learning about their condition can help patients have more control over the healing process. Cancer treatment has become sophisticated and complex and there are often several possible courses of...
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A stroke is a brain attack, which can affect thinking, movement, speech and/or senses, and is caused by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within or surrounding the brain. Stroke is a medical emergency – getting to a hospital quickly is vital for a good outcome. A stroke can occur at any age, even in babies and infants.. These 'Speaking from Experience' video clips offer first-hand accounts from people who experienced stroke after the age of...
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Osteoporosis literally means "porous bones." If you did not build sufficient bone mass during your bone building years, you are at a lower threshold when you age. With the falling levels of estrogen (in women) and testosterone (in men) and its associated bone loss, you may have bone density below a normal level. Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D as a child and a number of other clinical risk factors will lead to osteoporosis. Some medications,...
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Most of us like to keep possessions that bring us comfort or have value to us. But when daily activities and quality of are compromised by an accumulation of these things, then a person might have a challenge with hoarding and cluttering issues. These issues can become serious when they prevent the use and enjoyment of living spaces; cause significant distress; affect relationships or the ability to function; or pose a risk to health, safety and housing....
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The toddler years are marked by significant behavioral and developmental changes in your child, making it a wondrous, but often challenging time for parents.. This "Speaking from Experience" program features interviews with parents of children of all ages describing their experiences parenting their children from 1 to 3 years old. They share the fears they had during that timeframe, the challenges that parenting a toddler presented and the techniques...
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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily . Alzheimer’s is a disease which attacks the brain and is the most common form of dementia.. These ‘Speaking from Experience’ video clips offer first-hand accounts from people who have been diagnosed with Early Stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and people who care for someone with such a diagnosis. They discuss the impact it has had...
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This programme contains interviews with Psychiatrists and two people who have experienced severe depression. These give a real insight into the nature of depression as they talk about the symptoms, including their suicidal thoughts. We see that the road to recovery includes in-patient care, medication and psychotherapy. The programme concludes with a follow-up interview after six months.. Bill’s video diary is included as a bonus feature and follows...
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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily . Alzheimer’s is a disease which attacks the brain and is the most common form of dementia.. This ‘Speaking from Experience’ program offers first-hand accounts from people who have been diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and the people who care for them. They discuss the impact it has had on their lives and the ways...
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We spent a year filming with the staff and patients of Oamaru Hospital - a small 30 bed hospital in Rural New Zealand. At the time their funding was - and still is under threat. The DHB propose cutting half a million dollars from the hospital's budget. This film is the result. The story is told through the experiences of the people at the sharp end of health care. Over the months, this dedicated team faces a multitude of challenges, not all of them...
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Being diagnosed with cancer is an emotionally challenging experience. Some people describe themselves as feeling “numb.” Others may feel sorrow, fear, anger, or even guilt if they believe their illness was caused by smoking or poor lifestyle choices.. Learning about their condition can help patients have more control over the healing process. Cancer treatment has become sophisticated and complex and there are often several possible courses of...
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