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Anencephaly in Newborns

December 27, 2021
Anencephaly is one of the most serious birth defects that can develop in a baby. Although rare, babies with anencephaly are born without parts of the...

It's Been a Busy Fall for Our Give Committee

December 22, 2021
Care Options for Kids, formerly The Hello Foundation Give Committee meets once a month and is in charge of guiding our philanthropic efforts...

Caring for a Child with Cleft Palate or Cleft Lip

December 17, 2021
Cleft lip and cleft palate are two relatively common birth defects that develop in babies. According to the CDC, thousands of babies are born each...

Language-Based Learning Disorders & Speech Therapy

December 13, 2021
Language is the way that we connect with others, describe our situation, needs, and wants, and how we perceive the world around us. Sometimes as...

Care Options for Kids Celebrations | Maya Finds Her "Groove" in Speech Therapy

December 13, 2021
We are constantly in awe of the amazing progress we see in the kids we work with each and every day, which is why we love to spotlight their...

Kidney Transplant Complications

December 13, 2021
A kidney transplant is an important surgical procedure that can help people whose kidneys are no longer functioning properly. Like any surgical...

Chronic Respiratory Failure

December 10, 2021
Respiratory failure describes a state where the respiratory system is unable to either remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream or exchange oxygen...

Respiratory Distress vs Failure: What’s the Difference?

December 6, 2021
Respiratory distress and respiratory failure are both serious conditions that affect breathing. In some situations they can be related, but they are...

How to Reduce Holiday Stress

December 1, 2021
Being a home health care worker can be incredibly rewarding but can sometimes leave you feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. Add in a holiday season...

Best Activities for Children with Spina Bifida

November 30, 2021
Parents of children with spina bifida know that while this is a life-changing condition, it is one that children can adapt to and enjoy a good...