What to Do When Someone Is Choking
Actions to take if an adult is choking, a child is choking – or you are choking. When someone is choking, it’s important to act quickly to ensure they get the help they need. “Choking is really scary regardless of how old you are,” says Shake Ovasapyan, NP-C, an advanced practice provider who treats patients in the emergency department at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). She explains the different steps to take depending on whether the choking victim is an adult or small child and what to do if you are the one choking and there’s no one around to
Caregiving for Aging Parents
Expert tips on how to be an effective caregiver while maintaining your own well-being. We love Mom and Dad, but caring for aging parents isn’t always easy. Feelings of self-doubt and guilt are normal, the shift in power dynamics can be confusing, and you may feel tugged in a million directions as you try to also find time for your own children, your spouse, and yourself. But this isn’t a journey you have to take alone. Think about other challenges or opportunities you faced in life or in work – you likely asked people for advice and read books,