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Sharing a room with someone is a very big step that has both positives and negatives. While you do have to give up some privacy and space, semi-private rooms also give you the benefit of being able to share your goals, doubts, and motivational advice with people who are going through the same kinds of challenges that you are. With this information you will have a good understanding of the best way to live successfully in a room that you share with someone else.

Sharing a room in a rehabilitation facility can bring with it many questions and concerns, especially for those who are not used to semi-private rooms and are unsure of what to expect. There are a few things to know about semi-private rooms and some tips that you should follow if you want to get the most out of your experience with this kind of living situation.

Almost 24 million people in the United States – that's 8% of the population – have diabetes. We all think we know what diabetes is and how you manage it, but do we really?

The real truth about diabetes: Debunking the myths

• Myth number one: All diabetes is the same.
  Fact: There are three different types of diabetes: Type I, type II, and gestational.

Scams against seniors are all too commonplace. Seniors are often targeted for this type of crime because they are thought to be wealthy (although many aren't), or because they may be trusting because they are often lonely. Smooth talking telemarketers can coax seniors to provide their credit card, checking account, or debit card numbers and take the money and run before the senior is even aware anything has happened.

Patients who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes require serious intervention to help them control their blood sugar. While medication can certainly help, lifestyle changes – specifically, diet and exercise – are essential to good blood sugar control.

Unfortunately, by the time many patients are diagnosed with type II diabetes, they have already developed medical conditions that can make exercise difficult. They may be obese, have begun to develop or have already developed full-blown diabetic neuropathy, or have developed metabolic syndrome, for example. Because of that, it may be neither safe nor effective to expect patients to begin to undertake exercise on their own. This is where physical therapy can help with diabetes management.

Re-hospitalizations and potentially avoidable hospitalizations: they are hot topics amongst hospitals and other care facilities. Since late 2013, hospitals have been measured by—and fined for—instances of re-hospitalization, and the percentage of dollars fined per occurrence is set to increase in 2015.