Do you ever feel as though you’re drowning in responsibility? Do you feel like you’re pedaling backward most days? Have you lost sight of your own hobbies and personal life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re probably in need of some assistance when it comes to caregiver support. Caregiver support is…
Love isn’t about money or gifts, but time spent with the people you care about most. Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind each of your loved ones how much they mean to you by spending some quality time. Las Vegas offers some exciting activities for disabled family members of all ages, but…
Disabled adults need just as much activity, socialization, and exercise as any other person. Exercise for disabled adults, even those with limited mobility, has been linked to several health benefits. Reputable adult day programs should make physical activity part of their daily routine. If your special family member is not enrolled in an adult day…
When society talks about assisting disabled and/or elderly family members, they often skip over the benefits of caregiving. It’s a shame, too, because studies show there are plenty of positive aspects of caregiving. We’re here to put the rumors to rest. If a family caretaker balances their duties with respite and plenty of support, the…
Caregiver stress can shoot through the roof the more our elderly loved ones age. When you’re close to the situation, sometimes it might be hard to spot when your loved one needs more help than you can offer. Don’t be worried if you do spot these signs in your loved one; care for the elderly…
Several disabled bloggers are proving what we already know: differently abled loved ones are just like everyone else, and they lead happy, full lives. Blogs written by people with disabilities are not only educating the public but also those who care for disabled loved ones. Although there are several stand-out blogs geared towards special families,…
No one is more selfless than a caregiver. They make themselves available to their disabled loved ones and make adult disabled care their priority. But what about caregiver self care? Is there such a thing as care for the caregiver? Or is it just a caregiver myth? Here’s some advice for caregivers of elderly…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, our annex programs are activity centers for the intellectually disabled and elderly. Here, they can participate in hobbies or activities to keep them active, engaged, and social. Participants will not only look forward to visiting the activity center, but they will also begin to recognize and remember the…
You might be seeing green this month, and it has a lot more to do with health than leprechauns. March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Advocates wear a green cerebral palsy awareness ribbon and use the hashtag #CerebralPalsyCan in their social posts. Show your support by learning more about cerebral palsy. Observe Cerebral Palsy Awareness…
When many people think of depression, they think of sadness. While some may experience feelings of despair with depression, there are other important symptoms to look out for. According to recent studies, about 25 percent of seniors suffer from depression. Understand the symptoms of depression in seniors so treatment can be sought immediately. Symptoms and…
