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 …
...Once a parent comes to grips with the fact that a child is leaving the proverbial nest, there is little that can be done…or is there? If you are the type of person that wholly rejects the platitudes levelled at …
...Getting an MRI is a pretty big deal. They are very expensive, can cause you to feel claustrophobic, and the loud noises created by the machine can be extremely unnerving. If you have suffered injuries in an automobile accident, all …
...IDEA is not just an anagram that stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It just also happens to be a great idea! Of the many milestones of special needs education that IDEA is responsible, one of the most critical …
...It is a care manager’s job to coordinate all aspects of care for someone who is injured or disabled. A care manager is a medical expert who must consider the role of every figure in the life of a person …
...Old age may creep up on us all but when it comes to our loved ones, its effects on the family can be overwhelming and quite sudden. If you never heard of geriatric care management before your elder’s health began …
...The essence of a warrior or an athlete is in the blood. It is who you are. Just as therapeutic recreation can be adapted for sick, injured or disabled individuals from all walks of life. Most notably, it has been …
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