To deal with an alcoholic parent: Establish clear boundaries about when the alcoholic’s presence will be tolerated, Avoid arguments with the drinker and take...
The term alcoholism refers to the consumption of alcohol to the extent that the person is unable to manage their own drinking habits or patterns, resulting in side-effects that are detrimental to the quality of life and health of the alcoholic, or those around them. An alcoholic is someone...
While few alcoholic beverages in the world are served warm, sake can be enjoyed both cold and warm. There are several types of warmed sake, and the aroma and taste vary depending on the temperature at which it is heated. “Hitohada-kan” (sake warmed to human body temperature) with a g...
Heavy alcohol use candamage the lungsin several ways. It can weaken the immune system, damage the surface cells of the lungs and harm the cilia that help to remove foreign particles from the lungs. This can lead to a syndrome called alcoholic lung, which can start to develop in as little...
I have told this story before where a clients wife was able to get an aide for him while she worked. She felt the aide should be doing the family laundry, dirty dishes left by the family and clean the whole apartment. My head Nurse said no, as long as there is another adult ...
Q My father was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis but won't stop drinking. He's been a heavy drinker since we were children, and I thought my brother and I were reconciled to his alcoholism. As you can imagine, it has caused many rifts and tensions over the years, but now it's a ...
I have told this story before where a clients wife was able to get an aide for him while she worked. She felt the aide should be doing the family laundry, dirty dishes left by the family and clean the whole apartment. My head Nurse said no, as long as there is anot...
An insensitive husband doesn’t pay attentionto being involved in the relationship. He makes the least effort towards the marriage while all the burden to maintain the bond falls on the wife. This leads to greatlevels of compromisingfrom the wife’s end. ...
For adults, in addition to avoiding drinks with a lot of sugar, steer clear of alcoholic drinks when you're focused on hydration. That's because these actually dehydrate you. Some caffeinated drinks, including coffee and tea, can count toward your fluid intake. They may make you urinate mo...
ReadHOW TO DEAL WITH HAVING AN ESTRANGED ADULT CHILD. Legal Aspects and Grandparent Rights – What You Need to Know Sixty & Me has explored the topic of “Grandparents’ Rights” to provide helpful insights for those facing this challenging situation. While this information is not intended to ...