Getting old is a part of life. When it comes to age, no matter who you are, old age can sneak up on you. For adult children, sometimes it can be a challenge to see your parent getting older. Perhaps they were okay on your last visit, but small changes in health and behavior can…
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…
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…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be celebrating its 26th anniversary on July 26, 2016. Although 26 years may seem like a long time, the ADA still has a long road ahead of fighting for disabled person’s rights across the country and around the world. The goal of the ADA is to improve the…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we focus on stimulating, rehabilitating and socializing our adult care participants, and one way we do so is through our Annex Program. A classroom for intellectually disabled adults aged 18 and over, the Annex Program allows clients to learn and fully participate in activities like singing, dancing, games, and…
Meet Josephine. She joined Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers after a stroke. This is her story. “In 2005, I had a stroke that left me paralyzed. When I came home from the hospital, I got very depressed. My daughter said, ‘We’ve got to find you something to do.’ We began to check out adult daycares.…