You may find yourself trying to plan a holiday getaway with your disabled loved ones within the next couple of months. Everyone needs a break from their usual day to day hoopla, but you might worry about what accommodations are available when planning vacations for disabled adults. Whether your idea of a vacation is action…
Many people find themselves caring for a disabled family member. They often take on many responsibilities, which often leads to caregiver burnout. At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we know you love your disabled family member and are capable of caring for their needs better than most. But if you don’t give yourself a…
Technology is changing the way we live every single day. This is true for disabled seniors and their caregivers. With advances in technology and healthcare, disabled seniors are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Many families are choosing forms of alternative care in order to avoid the traditional model of nursing homes for seniors.…
The holiday season comes with joy, happiness, and sometimes stress. If you have a disabled family member, holiday stress can dampen the most important part of the holiday season— celebrating your family. What causes holiday stress? It’s easy to get caught up in changing schedules, taking on more responsibility, and setting high expectations. Give yourself…
Brain injuries caused by a stroke can leave a family member physically and/ or mentally disabled. These unexpected incidents can come with troublesome consequences for victims and their families. Although strokes are most commonly associated with seniors 65 and older, they can occur at any age. There are three common types of stroke: ischemic, the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…