Articles and information on daily living aids available to help caregivers.

July 21, 2014

Avoid heat illness/heat stroke with cup holders

Heat stroke is common this time of year as we reach the hottest points of 2014. But heat stroke can be avoided and should be avoided […]
July 21, 2014

Restless Legs Syndrome Week: Getting comfortable

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Education and Awareness Week, sponsored by the Pharmacy Council on Women’s Health, has begun. RLS has often been misdiagnosed and not taken […]
July 17, 2014

5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Stroke Risk

For those who have had a serious chronic health problem, such as stroke, it is well known that it is important to do all of the […]
June 19, 2014

Encourage hydration with adaptive, spill proof cups

One of the most important aspects of daily living for people with disabilities is finding new ways to eat and drink. Keeping a healthy diet and […]
June 9, 2014

National Aphasia Awareness Month: Practice communication

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Aphasia is speech and communication impairment caused by a stroke. People who suffer a stroke experience a variety of symptoms […]
June 9, 2014

Brushes, sponges with handles help during stroke recovery

If you are caring for a loved one who has suffered a stroke, one area in which you may be assisting them is showering and bathing. […]
June 4, 2014

Preventing falls for those with Alzheimer’s

As Alzheimer’s disease progresses with our loved ones, brain damage can begin to cause problems with certain physical functions, such as balancing, eating, and bladder and […]