All of a sudden, I’m hearing the term “special needs” questioned, so I did some soul-searching. What's the right way to refer to a child with disability?
A Shield HealthCare ostomy customer called in to thank us for the prompt delivery of their supplies and for the support and information we provide.
Nurses cabinets these days are including naloxone, an antidote for people who are overdosing on opioids like heroin. Read why.
By Abby Livingston for the Texas Tribune WASHINGTON – Republican leaders in the U.S. House officially conceded Thursday afternoon what most observers already knew: They did not have the votes to pass a major overhaul of President Obama’s 2010 health care law. House leaders pushed back a much-anticipated floor vote on the issue until Friday morning, in a high-stakes gamble… Continue reading Gohmert, Weber Among Holdouts as House Postpones Health Bill Vote
Due to changes in biological functions, many elderly people experience a loss of appetite. Read these steps that can be taken to help ensure healthy eating.
Incontinence-associated dermatitis, or IAD, is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when the skin comes into contact with urine and/or fecal matter. It can be both painful and embarrassing for patients and is a well-recognized risk factor for the development of pressure injuries, which are not only painful for patients, but also expensive to… Continue reading Video: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis – Prevalence and Economic Impact
As the future of health insurance for special needs children becomes more uncertain, this mom appeals to her representative for continued services.
In this article by our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker describes his guts, feelings and lifestyle around his neurogenic bowels.
Family Caregiver Alliance and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation honored 3 outstanding programs in Alzheimer’s Caregiving at the AiA17 Conference.
By David Morgan and Susan Cornwell for Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders appeared on Wednesday to be losing the battle to get enough support in the House of Representatives to pass their Obamacare rollback bill, watched by wary investors in financial markets. The current House Republican rollback plan is scheduled for a… Continue reading Trump Appears to be Losing Battle Ahead of Healthcare Vote