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Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of plastic that can be surgically implanted into the clear, dome-shaped bulge at the front of the eye called the cornea . The implants flatten the cornea and reduce nearsightedness. The implants are shaped...
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Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts in the belly. These cuts are called incisions. The doctor puts a lighted tube (scope) through an incision in your belly. Then the doctor puts special tools...
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Scleroderma is a rare disease in which a person's immune system begins to change normal, healthy tissues. (This is called an autoimmune disease.) As a result, connective tissue of the skin, lungs, heart, and digestive tract is replaced with scar tissue. This change causes the tissues to become stiff and...
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Worry and anxiety can develop after a major loss. Anxiety involves ongoing feelings of worry, tension, restlessness, or uneasiness that can be hard to control. You may find yourself worrying excessively about several areas of your life, even when...
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It is common to feel some kind of guilt or regret after losing a loved one, an opportunity, or a valued way of life. If you find yourself feeling guilty about a past action or inaction, set aside time to think about your feelings and work through...
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Learn tips for dealing with grief and insecurity, and know when to get help.
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Active listening is a process that includes: Paying attention to what another person is saying. Thinking about what the person has just said. Responding in a way that lets the person know that you understood what they were trying to say. Hearing is...
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Explains what anger is, how to manage it, and where to get help.
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Sharing memories helps older adults relive past events in their lives. This is sometimes called life review or reminiscence. By sharing memories, older adults can explore their thoughts and feelings about the past. They can put their past experiences in perspective with what is happening to them in the present...
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The loss of someone special translates into many separate losses in a person's life. Multiple losses occur when a person loses: A partner. Loss of a partner usually also means the loss of a constant companion. Loss of a partner can also cause...