Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have been updating and adjusting services to meet current social guidelines, including adapting to those with disabilities.
Going to college can be confusing and scary for anyone. But when a disability is factored in, the new educational experience can be even more intimidating.
Many individuals with special needs or disabilities rely on the support of specialists and professionals. But how can one be sure those experts have the proper training?
The topic of getting old tends to be something people shy away from. But along with general conversations about old age come more touchy subjects like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Helping a family member decide what senior community to live in can be an overwhelming decision. But when you factor in memory conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, searching for the right place to call home is another complication.
For more than 25 years now, I’ve been a health care worker in long-term care and assisted living. Twenty of those years have been with the same company. Although my job titles have changed over the years, my dedication to seniors remains steadfast. In my profession, I continue to learn daily…
Older individuals can become disconnected from their communities due to health issues or otherwise.
Testing for COVID-19 infection has been widely publicized in the media, particularly concerning the national and local shortages of testing supplies. However, this situation appears to be gradually improving as more health care institutions and local pharmacies are offering testing. For peop…
As people age, their bodies are more susceptible to health conditions, including cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million people over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s.
According to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, a life care plan is a document detailing concise directives for current and future needs for individuals with chronic health care needs. As there are many health conditions one could experience throughout life, these…
Coronavirus. The pandemic has monopolized almost all of our conversations for the past several months.
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As we all know, we are living in confusing times. The unprecedented pandemic has led to an unprecedented amount of misinformation. One of the most recent – and potentially very dangerous – stories started after the president asked about disinfectants being used, via ingestion or injection, t…
