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What Is Hospice Care?

What Is Hospice Care? End-of-life is one of the most vulnerable times for patients and their loved ones. The entire situation—including the decisions and emotions—can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there is a healthcare service dedicated to helping people in these very moments of crisis: hospice care. What is hospice care? Hospice care is specialty medical care… Read More

Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style For Every Body

Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style For Every Body We have come a long way in recognizing the needs and rights of Americans with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in July of 1990, enshrined into law that equal access for people with disabilities is a matter of civil rights. With one in four people… Read More

Is It Time to Take Away the Keys?

Is It Time to Take Away the Keys? The ability to drive a motor vehicle can be an important part of independence and mobility for older adults. Driving gives us a sense of autonomy that we feel from the first time we are handed a license as a teenager. But not all of us will… Read More

How to Have a Successful Nursing Home Visit

How to Have a Successful Nursing Home Visit Visiting a nursing home can be an emotional, overwhelming, yet rewarding experience. Nursing home residents can get lonely, especially during the holidays, and regular visits provide numerous mental and physical benefits. Whether visiting a loved one or volunteering during the holidays, you want to make the most… Read More