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7 Tips for Safe Gardening

I can’t claim to have a green thumb. But what I can share are occupational therapy-based tips and tricks to help you stay safe while digging in with passion. 1 Start slowly. During the “hibernating” months, most of us find our activity levels decrease a lot and, whether we’re aware of it or not, this […]
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Caregiving: Hope and Health for Caregiving Families

Wegscheider-Cruse helps readers sort through the puzzle that forms the caregiving world. Chapter topics include: identifying the roles of caregivers; how to deal with burnout; finding ways to compartmentalize and separate without guilt; using technology to make life easier; building bridges through teamwork; downsizing; and navigating end-of-life issues. Most importantly,
News, Views & Advice

Quick Facts: Housing and Women

A recent report suggests that women with disabilities do not only face physical barriers when it comes to housing, but also societal and attitudinal barriers. Worth noting: Women with disabilities are more likely than men to spend over 50 percent of their before-tax income on housing. They are also more likely to need accessibility features in […]
Doctor's Notes

Gossiping is a Choice

By Dr. Michael Gordon Over the years, I have often witnessed gossip being used as a conversational pastime in a way that is usually harmful, hurtful and destructive. Jay’s story is a perfect example of the senseless negativity gossip can bring. Jay was a retirement-home patient who I had instructed to take his medication before […]
Wise Advice

What to do with old glasses

Most of us have a check-up with an optician every two years, which can leave you with an old pair of glasses on your hands. How can you avoid sending them to the landfill? Choose quality glasses: Although they might cost a little extra in the short term, they will probably last much longer. Select second-hand […]
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Cruising Through Caregiving

This book may provide answers if you are facing the daunting reality that you’re about to become a caregiver. Jennifer FitzPatrick has been through nearly every possible scenario on the caregiving spectrum, both professionally and personally, and she will give you wise advice on you how to be a responsible, effective caregiver without being overcome […]
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Editor’s Choice: Holding the Net

Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging In this timely memoir, Melanie P. Merriman shares her struggle to care for her fiercely independent mother after her father dies. Committed to making the rest of her mother’s life the best it can be, Melanie brings her experience as a hospice consultant […]
Home Care Equipment

A Walker for Many Reasons

By Caroline Tapp-McDougall Walkers or rollators have applications for people with many different types of disabilities and lifestyles. By portraying a non-institutional look and encouraging at-home use, today’s walkers actually help many individuals to remain living independently or with minimal assistance. For many, it is important to have support when walking or carrying