6 Tips for Keeping the Family Safe at the Beach

6 Tips for Keeping the Family Safe at the Beach

1) Mind Local Cautions When wind generates waves, the more wind there is, the stronger the waves are. So when it’s time to grab your surfboard, it’s an indicator that some strong currents are flowing underneath. This can be dangerous for weak swimmers and especially...
What Every Parent Should Know About Vaccines

What Every Parent Should Know About Vaccines

Doctors typically recommend a series of vaccines for children that begin at birth. These vaccines are meant to help the child become immune to several potentially deadly childhood diseases. Vaccines are created from dead, or weakened versions of a disease or part of...
The Great Vape Debate

The Great Vape Debate

Frequently touted as a means to quit smoking, vaping took the country by storm. It wasn’t long before those vaping were not just individuals seeking to wean themselves off cigarettes, but also teenagers. So much so, that now many schools across the country have...
Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 

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...