Monthly Archive: December 2016

Holiday Wellness Tips

Holiday Wellness with a Spinal Cord Injury – 10 Tips for Holiday Treats

Ten simple holiday wellness tips for a guilt-less, digestion friendly, holiday season for those with a spinal cord injury and those without!

Aaron Baker
special needs families

7 Christmas Wishes of Families with Children with Special Needs

For special needs families, Christmas is easier said than done. Like every other family, we have a list of wishes, but ours might not be what you'd expect.

Aimee Sharp
bebé está en la UCIN

Mientras su bebé está en la UCIN: 5 consejos útiles

Tener un bebé en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN) puede ser como mínimo abrumador. Esta mamá comparte sus 5 consejos más importantes...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Catheter problems

Video & Slides: Troubleshooting Issues with Catheters Webinar

Urinary catheters for patients come with a number of challenges and risks. This webinar will cover how to solve catheter problems.

Aimee Sharp
poema de un cuidador visiting angel poem

Ángel visitante: Poema de un cuidador

He trabajado con personas de edad avanzada por más de 20 años. A lo largo de mi vida adulta siempre me sentí obligada a cuidar de los ancianos de mi...

Gina Flores
managing medications manejo de medicamentos

8 Caregiver Tips for Managing Medications

When your health or that of the person you care for depends on medications, it’s critical to keep track of doses, refills and any interactions.

Gina Flores
prevent illness in children with special needs

How to Prevent Illness in Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs are vulnerable to illness, especially during winter. Help protect them with a little kindness and consideration this season.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

How to Help a Family with a Child in the Hospital

If you know a family with a child in the hospital, you want to help. Even if you aren't sure how, there’s always something you can do to provide support.

Aimee Sharp
Criar a un niño con necesidades especiales

De criar a un niño con necesidades especiales

Pregúntenle a cualquier padre. Criar a un niño con necesidades especiales hace que organizar la propia vida sea casi imposible. La supermamá...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Communicating with a person with dementia comunicarse con una persona con demencia

Diez recomendaciones para comunicarse con una persona con demencia

Uno de los aspectos más desafiantes del cuidador es aprender a hacer frente y comprender las conductas asociadas con la demencia.

Gina Flores
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