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If you have a spinal cord injury, you may need help with tasks of daily living. Read these tips on hiring a caregiver.

If you have a loved one with a traumatic brain injury, it is important to learn as much as you can about the condition so you can take an active role in caregiving.

The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age, your overall health, and the size and location of the cancer. They also include lab test results and the stage of the cancer.

Transferring means moving between two surfaces (such as a bed and a wheelchair). Safe transferring is crucial to preventing falls. The type of transfer you will use depends on your overall health and strength. This sheet will describe one type of transfer, using a transfer board.

Appoint a family spokesperson to serve as the link between the ICU team and family members. This helps protect your loved one's privacy and saves time for nurses. Also, you can help make your loved ones feel more comfortable. Talk with the nurse to find out what you can do. Your loved one may need rest most of all. And don't forget to take care of yourself, too.

Be prepared. Know what to do for heat exposure.

Only you can decide whether to tell others about your condition. You may feel that your health is a private matter. Maybe you have a hard time deciding who to tell and how much to say. Or, you might find that talking makes you feel better. The choice is yours.

Parkinson disease is caused by a problem with a small area of your brain. This part of the brain helps control your movement and balance. For reasons that are not yet clear, cells in this part of the brain stop working.

Most insect bites cause only minor swelling or itching. But if you're allergic to insects such as wasps or bees, a sting can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Tick bites and poison from scorpions and certain spiders can be serious. Knowing when to get emergency care could save your life.