Caregivers know the family member they care for better than anyone else. So when something starts to seem “off” about your disabled senior family member, trust your gut. Symptoms of mental disorders or physical illness might not be immediately apparent to other family members, friends, or even physicians. But if you start to notice a…
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…
Video games aren’t just for the young! Studies show video games can benefit those young at heart, too. It’s a good thing because you might be running out of elderly activity ideas and your senior family member may be burnt out on crossword puzzles and board games. Try switching it up during your next family…
Are you a caregiver whose New Year’s resolution was to spend a little more time focusing on yourself? If so, you’ve probably been looking into adult day care and adult day healthcare options for your disabled loved one. But what is the difference between an adult day care and an adult day healthcare? Proper care…
Do you know what disability awareness means? Historically, the phrase was associated with being knowledgeable of others’ disabilities, but knowledge without action is no longer enough. The disability awareness definition is to educate the public of laws and policies regarding disabled persons, which protect them from discrimination. While you’re marking important dates on your…
There is no right or wrong way to be a loving caregiver to your disabled or aging loved ones. If you’re feeling alone in your emotions and role as a caregiver, take some time this season to cuddle up by a fire and pop open one of these caregiver support books. The following books about…
As the year comes to an end, you’re probably considering resolutions for 2017. For those of you caring for a disabled spouse or family member, consider the resolution of taking time for yourself by transitioning to an adult day care center. If you’ve been caring for your spouse or loved one for a long time,…
Remember that time you felt so overwhelmed by all your responsibilities you wondered how you were going to handle it all? You got through it, but just because you can handle it all on your own doesn’t mean you have to. Las Vegas special needs organizations not only provide a valuable resource for disabled loved…
One of our favorite quotes from William Shakespeare states, “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” Those who care for their disabled loved ones are achieving greatness every day. The role of caregiver is demanding and often comes without breaks. However, caring…
An adult day care center is a place where disabled adults and seniors can socialize while taking part in several fun activities and enjoying delicious meals. If you’re a caregiver to your disabled loved one, you may have researched adult day care centers as an alternative form of care. You’ve undoubtedly read some scary…
