Caregiving for your spouse can make you exhausted and sick unless you accept help from others, take care of your own health and combat depression.

Kids: Get Off the Couch! Obesity kills, and lack of exercise leads to obesity. Get your kids moving by shutting off the TV, limiting all electronics, asking them to walk the dog, enrolling them in activities or buying a pedometer so they can track their steps.

Flu may be common, but it’s a very big deal. Look into a vaccination to lessen your chances of catching the virus, and take the flu seriously!

Prevent the all-too frequent and dangerous fall by checking medicines, removing throw rugs, securing handrails and installing lighting in important places.

Asking your doctor specific questions can help ensure that you get the right treatment AND prevent serious medical mistakes.

If your child is poisoned from medicine, seek help immediately by calling the Poison Control Center, 1-800-222-1222. But, it’s best to avoid this nightmare scenario; here’s how.

Select a nursing home carefully by evaluating your needs, visiting the facility and checking quality reports.

Caring for an ailing loved one is challenging, but taking steps to prepare yourself and your family will make your burden easier.

An advance medical directive will give you control over decisions about your care should you become unable to voice your wishes yourself.

Prepare your child for surgery by asking the doctor questions, strictly following the pre-operation rules, and reassuring your child with a pre-op hospital visit and child-friendly explanations.