A disability doesn’t have to change your life as drastically as you might think, and a nursing home or assisted living facility doesn’t have to be your first choice. People with disabilities usually do better, and even thrive, when they can remain at home. That’s why there are home care options for a disability. Home…
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Transitional care helps improve independence after a hospital stay, allowing patients to return home instead of to a long-term care facility after a procedure or illness. It is given for a limited amount of time, typically from a couple days to several weeks or months. Leaving the hospital with a chronic condition and new instructions…
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Social skills don’t come easy to every child and unfortunately they are not skills that are taught in school. Many children can benefit dramatically from additional skill building tools and tips to help them build and maintain friendships. It can also have strong positive implications on how that child will interact in their job and…
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It’s heating up now that summer is almost here. As the heat rises, so does the risk of heat stroke, especially for the elderly. As we get older, our bodies begin to lose their ability to regulate body temperature, causing seniors to overheat without realizing it. They may feel cold even at times when heat…
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If you are juggling multiple medications and/or supplements for yourself or a loved one, you are not alone. This is especially true as we age, because people over age 65: Often take several prescription medications each day. Often take several over-the-counter drugs each day. Often take several supplements each day. Are typically managing one or…
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If you’ve been looking for some home care selection tips, you aren’t alone. Finding the right care is something that weighs on every caregiver’s mind as they start the journey of caring for someone in need. Perhaps you have been caring for someone, but you feel you need to take things to the next level.…
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Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, autism affects 1 in 68 children. It is a lifelong disability and although it has no known cure, there are plenty of treatments that help reduce symptoms, such as auditory training, discrete trial training, vitamin therapy, anti-yeast therapy, facilitated communication,…
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Arthritis is caused by inflammation, therefore an anti-inflammatory diet can help reduce the inflammation and the pain associated with arthritis. Any time you see the suffix “itis” you can associate it with inflammation since “itis” means inflammation. The parts of the body that are affected by arthritis are the places where bones join, such as…
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Poor nutrition has been proven to increase the symptoms of dementia as well as the need for hospitalization or institutionalization. On the other hand, with proper nutrition, it is possible to ease the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (plus it’s a good way to prevent getting dementia altogether). The Most Important Nutrients for Dementia:…
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The issue of poor nutrition often becomes worse when someone has developed dementia and knowing how to ensure people with dementia eat enough can prove difficult. This is because normal tasks like eating can become overwhelming, and they may experience a loss of appetite, forget to eat, have difficulty using utensils, or have difficulty chewing…
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