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An Easy Access Tub Helps Your Parents Remain Safe at Home

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Many of us have aging or disabled parents who want to retain their independence. They want to remain in their own familiar homes where they have built their memories. They do not want to move into a small apartment in a retirement center or a single room in a nursing home As their children or grandchildren, though, we notice when they begin to have difficulty with balance and mobility. We worry that could be injured if they fall. A fall in the bathtub is especially worrying, but there are two options. You can install grab bars and purchase a shower bench, or you can install  an  easy access tub   like a walk-in tub. Grab Bars and Shower Benches Grab bars are bolted to the wall, while one end of a shower bench sits outside of the tub and the other end sits inside the tub. The bench has a handrail on each end, a slip resistant seat, and rubber tips on the legs. It may have a depression for a bar of soap. Your parent will sit down on one end, lift his or her legs over the edge

Fundamentals of Improving Your Immune System You Didn't Learn in School

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Everyone wants their immune system to be strong and healthy. Sometimes you have a year when you just seem to catch everything. And yet you have a colleague, friend, or family member who seems to be immune to everything. A strong immune system not only helps to prevent you getting ill but it helps you get better faster too. A cold isn't as bad as it could be if you manage to shake it off in a couple of days. But if your immune system isn't at its best, you could be suffering for a couple of weeks. If you want to make sure your immune system can kick germs' microscopic butts, here are some tips you might not know. Being Too Clean Isn't Good for You We have all seen those adverts for cleaning products that get rid of 99.99% of all bacteria. A hovering mother usually wipes her child's toy clean as soon as he's touched it. It's definitely good to maintain excellent hygiene habits. You should wash your hands after blowing your nose and keep your ki

3 Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Live In

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With all of the Seattle condos for sale, it isn’t hard to find a nice one to move into. Embarking on the journey of moving your life to an entirely different location is a good way to keep things interesting, but if you’re unfamiliar with the area, it can be hard to decide which neighborhoods will be appropriate for you to live in. Finding a new home is not the only priority you should have, because the people you live around are important as well. Knowing the top three neighborhoods in Seattle can help you make a better educated decision on where to move. Mount Baker Mount Baker is a favorite among the locals and is located in southeast Seattle. There are many parks located in the area, where yearly events are held, including the Seattle Seafair celebration. The neighborhood has its own light rail station, which can be beneficial for commuters. The neighborhood got its name from the ability of the locals to see Mt. Baker in the neighboring county. Capitol Hill Cap

Some Ideas to Help You Earn a Little Bit of Extra Cash

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There are many people out there who are looking for ways to make a little bit of extra money. They would like to pay off debt, pay for a vacation, or simply add to their household income. However, they do not want to obligate themselves to a part-time job, and they want flexibility. Fortunately, there are a lot of small business ideas or at-home work options that you can consider when you are looking for ways to make a little bit of extra cash. One of the best ways to make more money is to provide a service that others are interested in. There is one thing that people are always interested in and are willing to spend money on. This thing is food. Think of a food idea that you can prepare in your home and then sell to others. The thing that you choose to make and sell will depend on the needs of your local area and your own personal cooking skills. You can bake cookies, sell jams and jelly, prepare lunch plates, make candy, or offer chef services when individuals are in need o