Just because your loved one has a disability or illness does not mean you’re stuck inside the house.  Whether it’s a doctor’s appointment or a bucket list trip, there are ways for everyone to travel. Available services will depend on both where you’re going, and how much assistance you require to get there. Here’s just a […]

July is UV Safety Awareness Month and a great time to re-evaluate how we protect our skin! There is nothing most people look forward to more than a nice sunny day. Summer is for enjoying those sunny days and spending time outside—swimming, biking, golfing, sharing family picnics, spending a day at the park with the […]

Taking the time to prep for your child’s pediatrician visit will make a positive impact in both your, and your child’s experience.  Here are a few ways to get the most out of your visit!   Lights, Camera… –  Write down your questions/concerns. Some concerns you have may need more time to discuss; make sure […]

Over the years as I worked in clinical and outpatient settings, I listened to people share their eating patterns, the timing of their meals, what they ate, how much they ate, the reasons they ate. The more I listened, the clearer it became that eating is a learned behavior we mirror based on family tradition, […]

  Most of us have sat on an airplane, anxiously awaiting take-off. We often typically zone out and forget to take in the importance of this statement: in the event of an emergency, put your oxygen mask on before you help others around you. If you sit back and really digest these words, you will […]

Doctors prescribe medications in an effort to provide symptom relief, manage chronic conditions, cure infections, and promote wellness in ourselves or the ones we are caring for. To get the most desirable results, it is important to manage medications properly, below are tips to help you do so.   Keep a current list of medications […]

When you think of special needs toys and trinkets, you may think of specially designed equipment or devices that cost you a fortune. While those high-end gadgets are certainly helpful, there is no reason why parents can’t use regular toys and trinkets to help their special needs child flourish. The best toys for special needs […]

While caring for a loved one, it is not uncommon for some families to experience conflict among the family during the caregiving journey. There can be many reasons why this happens; It could be old grudges or resentments that have begun to creep up into current arguments, or perhaps the family is spread out across […]

Whether you’re traveling to see loved ones for the holidays or staying home, caregivers don’t get a “holiday break”.  Taking care of loved ones is inevitable for some of us and it can get tiring and exhausting during the holidays. To-do lists can get hectic during the holidays. It is important that family caregivers know […]

So, let’s be honest:  Most of us feel pressure around the holidays. Pressure to spend money we may not need to spend, pressure to spend time with people we don’t normally spend time with, pressure to appear jubilant when we may be exhausted. For caregivers, the burden can be even worse, as they may feel […]