Parents know that the parenting job doesn’t end when your child turns 18. This holds especially true for parents with special needs children. These parents know that their child will likely be dependent on their care for the rest of their lives. When special needs children are young, it is easier for parents to find…
Music therapy is, in the simplest terms, a musical form of healing. This type of therapy is thought of as an alternative form of medicine, but one that’s been proven to work in more ways than one. CPR Certified states that “the beauty of music therapy is that it helps people in a physical, mental,…
Everyone gets a little stressed from time to time. Those who work as caregivers tend to experience more stress and at higher levels. In fact, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association reports that caregivers of the elderly tend to be more chronically ill and report feeling more stress than average. These extreme levels…
Adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities that inhibit daily living skills sometimes have a hard time getting around. However, being active and social is still just as important for adults with disabilities as it is for adults without disabilities. If you are caring for a loved one with a disability, get them involved in…
These days, there’s a lot of problems in Hollywood, one of them being that not enough actors with disabilities are hired. Women are constantly looked over because they’re “too old” and are not paid an equal wage to male actors. And after this year’s debacle for the Oscar’s not including any African-American nominees, they’ve got…
President Obama is prepared to forgive $7.7 billion dollars in student loans for adults permanently disabled. Announced yesterday, the Department of Education will send letters to nearly 400,000 disabled adults who have the status of “Total and Permanent Disability.” President Obama’s Student Aid Bill of Rights is enacting before his final year as president. Currently,…
Summer is fast approaching, which means plenty of families will be taking vacations. If you have a disabled family member, you may hesitate to take them to a theme park or other resorts for fear of long lines and people that won’t understand your loved one’s needs. However, Disneyland is a leader in providing exceptional…
As our parent’s age, the decision eventually must be made about how to handle their care and well-being when they can no longer care as easily for themselves. Many turn to the full-time assistance of a nursing home while others choose to become the primary caregiver for their parent(s), which may include moving them into…
A report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP states that there are 65 million people in the U.S. who act as caregivers for disabled or senior family members. Caregivers are spending, on average, 20 hours a week of unpaid time feeding, clothing, and assisting their loved one daily. On top of a full-time…
This year, Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers will participate in the Second Annual Champions Beyond the Ring Fundraising Event “Boxers vs. Bosses.” Join us on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Rock Casino Pavilion Ballroom to see four healthcare executives and leaders get into the boxing ring with two…
