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A helpful, step-by-step guide to caring for an indwelling urinary catheter bag.

Addison disease occurs when your adrenal glands don't make enough of the hormone cortisol. In some cases, the adrenal glands also don't produce enough of two other hormones. Here's what you can do at home to care for yourself.

This catheter ablation procedure destroyed (ablated) a few of the cells in your heart that were causing your heart rhythm problem. During the procedure, a thin, flexible wire (called a catheter) was inserted into a blood vessel in your upper thigh and threaded up to the heart.

You had a procedure called tympanoplasty to fix a damaged eardrum, stop infection, and improve hearing. Here's what you need to do at home after this procedure.

You are going home with a urinary catheter and collection device (drainage bag) in place. You were shown how to care for your catheter in the hospital. This sheet will help you remember those steps when you are at home.

After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.

Patients who cannot walk are taught to use wheelchairs. For safety, have the therapist show you the correct way to help someone out of a wheelchair.

If you are caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to take good care of yourself too. Get out to see friends, eat a healthy diet, and visit your health care provider for regular checkups.

Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be understood. This can be troubling for both of you. Remember, these problems are not your loved one's fault. They're due to the disease. These tips can help you find ways to cope.