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A Statement Against Facilitated Communication and the Rapid Prompting Method

September 6, 2018
Facilitated Communication and the Rapid Prompting Method are dubious means by which some claim they can help people with disabilities communicate. In...

Ways to Exercise More At Home

September 6, 2018
You’ve probably heard more than once that family caregivers need to exercise more often, but then found yourself wondering just when exactly you were...

Successful Caregiver Story: Sherri Friscia

September 5, 2018
Care Options for Kids caregiver Sherri Friscia has an impressive background: She’s worked as a technician for fighter aircrafts for the Air Force and...

Personal Goal Setting: Battling “Resistance”

September 4, 2018
Goal setting is the way I make myself feel comfortable with where I am. If things feel unfamiliar and I am overwhelmed - I set goals. If things are...

When to See a Doctor for Arthritis Pain

September 4, 2018
Aches and pains are often associated with aging. People might chalk them up to arthritis without ever seeing a doctor for a diagnosis. In some...

How to Naturally Help Seniors Drive Less

September 2, 2018
Occasionally you may need to be a little more subtle with your senior loved one, especially if they’re not willing to give up something that’s...

Tips for Helping Seniors with Vision Loss

August 30, 2018
Vision loss is a scary thing for most people. If your loved one has diminished vision, there are probably quite a few ways they’ve learned to...

Senior Snooze: How Much Sleep is Enough?

August 28, 2018
Getting a restful night of sleep is just as important to your health as having the right amount of nutrients in your diet. Aside from protecting...

Ways to Help Your Parent Remain Independent

August 26, 2018
Like a fingerprint or a snowflake, every person is unique. And yet there are similar veins that run through each and every one, so much so, they have...

What to Do When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with ALS

August 24, 2018
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a nerve disease that is quite frightening. The disease is degenerative,...