communication skills
August 16, 2019
Do you have a child with hearing loss? Sarah is a full time GP and mother to two daughters born with hearing loss. She kindly agreed to an interview about her experiences as a parent carer and her […]
August 14, 2019
I’ve just finished an article that describes a celebratory Independence Day musical activity for people with memory loss, held at Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC. This illustrates, once again, how familiar music appears to short circuit, at least temporarily, certain […]
August 12, 2019
Older people are prone to falling due to limited mobility. As a caregiver, it’s important to take as many actions as possible to prevent falls in the first place. Of course, there are instances where such […]
August 8, 2019
Caregivers put their whole lives on hold in order to provide care to others. Being a long-time caregiver is bound to have an enormous impact on you; it can transform your life. Although, caring for someone […]
June 3, 2019
Swallowing pills — medicine, vitamins or supplements—is the most commonly-reported problem for people living with dysphagia, according to Jan C. Pryor, MA CCC-SLP, BRS-S, Speech-Language Pathologist at University of Washington Medical Center. Water is a usual […]
April 9, 2019
When we think of grief, we generally think of the process and feelings we experience after someone dies. In reality we begin this process on the day someone we love is diagnosed with a life threatening […]
