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 …
...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 …
...For those of us in the business of care management, we are not merely interested in customers. We are always seeking allies. A doctor may hold the ultimate license to look after our health but looking after each other is …
...“I keep a close watch on this heart of mine/ I keep my eyes wide open all the time.” Those are the opening lines of the song ‘I Walk The Line’ by Johnny Cash. They also might as well be …
...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 …
...“Circle of life” metaphors have been the basis for explaining change to aging loved ones long before Elton John belted out the signature tune from The Lion King. Yet, when it comes to an aging loved one’s transition into their …
...Does anyone in Hollywood really need to look surprised? The formulaic parade of superheroes, sequels and reboots should not trigger much of a facial response at all. One other thing that has not changed at all is the town’s aversion …
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