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Caring for a Child with Spina Bifida

September 4, 2019
Spina Bifida (SB) begins during early pregnancy and occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. With proper exercise and care during...

Barbara Finds Her Calling in Pediatric Home Healthcare

August 18, 2019
Barbara Rutberg has been a nurse for over 40 years; 20 of them in home healthcare. For the past several years, she has been with Care Options for...

BiPAP vs CPAP Therapy: What’s the Difference?

August 10, 2019
If you’re suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, or certain heart or respiratory conditions, chances are you’ve heard about the benefits of BiPAP or...

How to Use Traffic Awareness When Walking With Seniors

August 6, 2019
August is National Traffic Awareness Month. While this is a fantastic time for you to evaluate your parent’s ability to continue driving, and even...

Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC)

August 2, 2019
Medical terms can be as confusing as a foreign language and when the terms are pertaining to a family member, the frustration can be crushing. Such...

Down Syndrome (Trisomy)

July 26, 2019
If you’re the parent or caregiver of a child with Down syndrome, one of the best things you can do is educate yourself as much as possible about the...

Caring for a Child with Cerebral Palsy

July 23, 2019
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy (CP) requires patience, understanding, and lots of effort. While there is no universal advice for caregivers...

Checklist of Essential Senior Documents

July 20, 2019
In the event of an emergency, could you quickly locate your loved one’s insurance policy? Banking information? How about his or her safety deposit...

Caring for a Child with Down Syndrome

July 18, 2019
Caring for a child with Down syndrome isn’t easy. It requires patience, empathy, and so much more. Many parents and caregivers of children with the...

How to Make Stairs Safer & Easier for Seniors

July 15, 2019
Stairs can be dangerous for your elderly loved one, particularly if they’re already at risk for falling. It’s essential that you take stock of your...