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Nursing Mar 27, 2026
SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP A LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA SLEEP BETTER.

Caring for a loved one with dementia at night can be challenging, especially when restlessness and “sundowning” set in. practical tips to help you create a ...

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Diet Mar 26, 2026
CAN FOOD HELP CALM SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA?

Caring for someone with dementia can feel unpredictable one moment they’re calm, the next they’re confused, restless, or agitated. While dementia affects th...

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Mental-health Mar 26, 2026
WHEN DEMENTIA GETS WORSE AT NIGHT: IT MAY NOT BE "JUST OLD AGE".

Caring for someone with dementia can feel unpredictable but when confusion suddenly becomes worse, especially at night, it’s often a warning sign? This sudde...

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Drugs Mar 26, 2026
UNDERSTANDING THE MEDICINES USED TO CALM PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA.

Caring for an elderly loved one with dementia can be challenging especially when agitation, aggression, or confusion becomes part of daily life. For an 85-year-...

For Patients
Nursing Mar 26, 2026
BEFORE YOU TAKE THAT MEDICINE OR HERBAL MIXTURE DURING PREGNANCY, READ THIS!

Pregnancy is a delicate time, and everything a mother takes into her body can affect her growing baby ?? Many people believe that once a substance is “natural...

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Nursing Mar 26, 2026
PROTECTING YOUR BABY STARTS BEFORE BIRTH: WHY PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD AVOID SELF-MEDICATION.

This explains why pregnant women should avoid self-medication and how it can affect the baby’s development. attending antenatal clinic, avoiding unsafe herbal...

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Preventive-care Mar 25, 2026
THINK TWICE BEFORE TAKING HERBAL MEDICINES DURING PREGNANCY : "NATURAL" DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN SAFE.

In Ghana, herbal medicine is part of everyday life. Many people trust it because it is “natural” and easily accessible. But as a pharmacist working in a cli...

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Diet Mar 25, 2026
HOW GOOD NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY SHAPES LEARNING AND INTELLIGENCE.

Want your child to be smart in school? This is what to eat during pregnancy and what to avoid (including things like “sheelay”) to support your baby’s bra...

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Nursing Mar 24, 2026
RECOVERING FROM HEPATITIS: SIMPLE STEPS TO HELP YOUR BODY HEAL.

Feeling constantly tired, weak, or drained while recovering from hepatitis? You’re not alone and your body is asking for support. How to safely care for your...