It takes a team of professionals to bring you into this world. It only makes sense that a team of professionals can be required to guide you through your twilight years. In the latter case, a partnership between a geriatric
When most people think of a wheelchair, they most likely have the same image of a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. Unfortunately, disabilities are far less predictable and the same can be said for the individuals who have them. That is …
...Pressure ulcers are a persistent plague when it comes to patient recovery. Better known as bedsores, bedridden patients are most prone to them due to too much pressure on the skin. They most commonly occur on areas with minimum muscle …
...Care is cyclical. It’s no secret. Our parents care for us. We end up caring for our parents. Why should the cycle of care end there? Sure, we may have our own children that we now care for. But what …
...The true test of the holiday season is whether you manage to free yourself of the hustle and bustle. If you are caring for an elder, the definitive failure is to allow your loved one to fall victim to that …
...As advocates for individuals with special needs, our work doesn’t just begin when loved ones approach us. Well before those appointments are made, our daily social media intake alone is geared toward absorbing the most up-to-date solutions to our potential …
...Our role in elder care depends a lot on where your loved one is in the aging process. The first major distinction would be whether or not he or she can still be cared for at home. If our assessment …
...America still has a long way to go when it comes to mental health awareness. No other medical issue carries the stigma that mental illness still bears. Sadly enough, the tragedy of suicide has been the catalyst for many of …
...Caring for a loved one with special needs is a lifetime responsibility. Dealing with the fact that your loved one’s needs may outlive your lifetime, or at least your ability to manage their care, can be a terrible burden, at …
...High profile tragedies have historically done more to raise public health awareness than any efforts made by the medical community. It took the death of actor Rock Hudson to alert Americans to the scourge of AIDS. The tragic paralysis of …
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