Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) age, just like the rest of the population; however, their needs and health-related issues may be unique due to their disability. Healthcare professionals lack formal training in caring for this...
Most people don’t stop to consider the health of their physicians, but doctors aren’t immune to the ailments that plague humanity. When doctors become patients, they often walk away from the experience with more empathy for their patients. Especially when the...
You love your parents, but caring for them as they age can seem like a full-time job. As they begin to decline, you end up taking over more of the tasks that they used to be able to do on their own. You worry about their physical and mental health. Are they eating...
Stress, unfortunately, is something that makes its way into peoples everyday lives. Vigorous work schedules, finances, and obligations continue to weigh on peoples minds daily. Finding ways to eliminate stress is a major key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. One of...
It’s no secret that we don’t view mental health the same way that we view physical health. If you break a bone, of course, you would see a doctor and follow the treatment plan to heal. If you need to take medicine for high cholesterol, you’ll take medicine...
