Accompanying a loved one to a medical appointment
Aider sans parler à sa place : préparer trois questions, noter l’essentiel, et savoir ce que l’accompagnement ne donne pas comme droits.
Geneviève Dostie
Back to Work After Vacation: Avoiding Burnout
After a few weeks of summer vacation, getting back into the swing of things can be harder than you might think. Returning to work after vacation comes with… Read More "Back to Work After Vacation: Avoiding Burnout
Getting Back to a Good Night's Sleep After Vacation
Vacation puts sleep on hold: later bedtimes, sleeping in, disrupted schedules, and evenings that drag on. Then summer comes to an end and… Read More "Getting Back to a Good Night's Sleep After Vacation
Conjunctivitis: Causes, Contagiousness, and Treatment
A red, watery eye that’s stuck shut upon waking: conjunctivitis is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care, in both children and adults. This… Read More "Conjunctivitis: Causes, Contagiousness, and Treatment
Fever in Children: When to Be Concerned and When to See a Doctor
A fever in a child is one of the most common causes of concern for parents, often in the middle of the night or on the weekend. However,… Read More "Fever in Children: When to Be Concerned and When to See a Doctor
Ear Infections in Children: Recognizing, Relieving, and Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention
A child who cries at night, pulls on his ear, and has a fever after a cold: these symptoms often suggest… Read More "Ear Infections in Children: Recognizing, Relieving, and Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention
School Backpacks and Back Pain: Choosing the Right One and Carrying It Properly
The start of the school year brings the same scene every year: a child heading off to school, bent over under the weight of a backpack that’s clearly too heavy. The connection… Read More "School Backpacks and Back Pain: Choosing the Right One and Carrying It Properly
Germs at Daycare and School: Preventing Infections
Every new school year brings the same scene: a child in great shape starting daycare or school, followed by a string of colds, runny noses… Read More "Germs at Daycare and School: Preventing Infections
Cold, Allergy, or Sinus Infection: How to Tell Them Apart
A runny nose, sneezing, a heavy head: many people wonder whether it’s a cold, allergies, or sinusitis that’s bothering them… Read More "Cold, Allergy, or Sinus Infection: How to Tell Them Apart
Ragweed Allergy: Getting Through the Season in Quebec
Every summer, some people experience the same recurring symptoms: sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. In… Read More "Ragweed Allergy: Getting Through the Season in Quebec