Monthly Archive: October 2016

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to share information and experiences and increase recognition of these amazing individuals.

Alethea Mshar

Eat Healthy with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

What you eat affects your risk of diabetes, heart disease & certain cancers. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans outlines nutrition for disease prevention.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
stoma assessment

Webinar: Ostomy 101 — Five Key Steps for an Accurate Stoma Assessment

In this recorded webinar, you can learn how to identify clinical characteristics assessed during a stomal and peristomal skin assessment.

Sarah McIlvaine
I am a Caregiver

Una Entrevista con Kathy Lofton, Cinematógrafa de “I Am a Caregiver” (Soy una Cuidadora)

Cuidadora apasionada y representante de las personas que cuidan a sus seres queridos, Kathy Lofton se sintió inspirada a realizar un documental...

Sarah McIlvaine
Communicating with a person with dementia comunicarse con una persona con demencia

Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Communicating with a person with dementia can be uncomfortable at times and some caregivers are reluctant to admit their feelings. It's important to...

Gina Flores
Spina Bifida Awareness Month espina bífida

Patience, Love, and the Hot Air Balloon

Spina Bifida Awareness month is here and we are honored to share this vivid, sweet story written by Erin T. about her son’s wish come true…

Gina Flores
Vegan Ostomy

OstomyLife Community Spotlight | Eric P. | Vegan Ostomy

Eric, from Vegan Ostomy, talks food, family & adjustment after ostomy surgery. He gives tips and a unique perspective to the experience of having an ostomy.

Laura Cox, LPC
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