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Managing Ileal Conduit

VNSNY’s Self-Care Guide for the Management of Ileal Conduit explains what to expect as you adjust and learn to care for yourself after your operation, so that you can feel comfortable and confident and have as full and active a life as possible. Read More

Teens with Diabetes

VNSNY’s Self-Care Guide for Teens with Diabetes addresses the unique concerns that teens and adolescents face to help them manage the physical and emotional aspects of their illness while participating at school, with sports, and socially. Read More

11 Safety Tips for Taking Good Care of Your Family

11 child safety tips you can take today to keep your family safe from harm. Read More

Facts About Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes often has no symptoms (millions of people don’t know they have the disease!). Find out if you’re at risk—and learn 7 steps to take to reduce your risk and prevent or delay developing it Read More

Does someone you care for seem sad all the time?

Feeling sad or blue from time to time is normal, but if it lasts for more than a few days it may be a medical condition that can be treated. Read More

Top 10 Tips for Hiring a Home Health Aide

Hiring a home health aide is an important decision. Read More

8 Tips for Managing Congestive Heart Failure

If you have congestive heart failure, your heart still works—but it doesn’t work properly. Read More

Understanding Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)

Pressure ulcers can develop when a person isn’t able to shift position easily. It’s important for caregivers to know the risk factors and how to prevent bedsores from developing. Read More

Facts About High Blood Pressure

Is your blood pressure normal or high? How do you find out? Can you do anything to prevent developing high blood pressure—or cure it? Read More

10 Facts Not Everyone Knows About Food