Monthly Archive: January 2017

Spastic Paralysis

Spasticity & Spasms: Part 1 – Insight Into My Spastic Paralysis

In this first part of a two part article, Aaron Baker, who has had a spinal cord injury for over 17 years describes spasticity, spasms, tone and clonus.

Aaron Baker
Trump's ACA executive order

Trump’s ACA Executive Order Heightens Insurance Market Jitters

President Trump's ACA executive order has health insurers and policy experts concerned about potential fallouts in the individual insurance market.

Sarah McIlvaine
Study of Concussions

Texas Study of Concussions, Brain Injuries Will Be Nation’s Largest

Originally published on DallasNews.com, learn about what state officials say is the nation's largest effort to track brain injuries among young athletes.

Aimee Sharp
medical tests

Medical Tests: How to Prepare Your Child with Special Needs – Video

Traveling to undergo medical tests for your special needs child can be stressful. Watch how Ben’s mom plans to make the trip more enjoyable.

Aimee Sharp
tube feeding

Tube Feeding My Child: What is the Safest Way to Handle the Bag Between Feedings?

Children on tube feeding are commonly fed via bolus method through a pump. What is the safest way to handle the bag between feedings?

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
giving medication

Giving Medication: How to Make it Fun for Your Child with Special Needs – Video

Giving medication to a special needs child can be a challenge. Watch this video and the clever way this mom "delivers" her son's medications to make it fun!

Aimee Sharp
special needs

When Someone Asks Me How My Child with Special Needs is Doing 

How do you respond when someone asks you how your child with special needs is doing? Here's what goes through one mom's head.

Aimee Sharp

Rising Costs Weigh on Employer Health Plans in Colorado

In this article originally published by the Denver Post, Colorado employers are anticipating a jump in health plan costs that they will try to mitigate.

Aimee Sharp
home tube feeding

How to Prepare for Home Tube Feeding

There’s a lot to think about during a hospital discharge. Before you go home from the hospital, make sure your home is safe for home tube feeding.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Alzheimer's treatment

The Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research News

Since the 1980’s, the respected team at the Alzheimer’s Association has been engaged in research and major advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment and...

Gina Flores
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