Decide between using regular touch or a stethoscope. The apical pulse can be taken by touch or by using a stethoscope. It can be very difficult to feel an apical pulse, especially in women where breast tissue may lie over the pulse. A stethoscope may be easier for this purpose.
Government housing authorities. Housing authorities at the local and state government level provide a number of assistance programs to renters, homeowners, and first time homebuyers.
The federally funded Low-Rent Public Housing Program provides quality, affordable rental housing for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities at developments that are owned and managed by the Housing Authority. The agency owns and manages 25 public housing and tax credit developments around the city.