According to Harvard Business School, three out of four U.S. workers have caregiving responsibilities, with the vast majority indicating these responsibilities are negatively affecting their careers. For many, juggling a job and managing home and family life is stressful enough, but add caregiving responsibilities to that, and it can be down-right overwhelming. Let’s face it, […]

The motions of life bring everyone good and bad days, and there are times where we all feel down or unhappy. Feeling sad is an emotion that everyone feels from time to time, but when someone struggles with sadness that will not go away, they may have depression. We would like to make sure that […]

One of the most common situations our caregivers face is caring for a family member who has fallen and broken a hip.  This almost always results in surgery, followed by a trip to ‘rehab’. So, what does the term ‘rehab’ even mean? Below we describe rehabilitation and how caregivers can help.   Inpatient Rehabilitation Inpatient […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]