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Have you ever had the difficult task of convincing your senior person they need assistance with their daily life. Typically these conversations don’t go over very well. It is a difficult decision to make when a family member is no longer able to live alone without assistance in order to ensure safety and maintain quality of life. In my family full of stubborn folks, (see, I get it honestly) I have seen first hand the resistance in bringing in a home health aide. When my …
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A home-care nurse was awarded nearly $1.7 million in damages by a Syracuse jury to compensate her for permanent nerve damage caused when she was given an injection following the delivery of her baby. A state Supreme Court jury of four women and two men awarded Tina Holstein $140,000 for past pain and suffering plus $1,550,000 for future pain and suffering according to Syracuse News.
Many of my workers compensation patients suffer from sciatica which is a condition that refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the …
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ABLEDATA: Provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including how to find and purchase it. Also offers an online forum for consumers, caregivers and others to submit and read reviews of products and classified ads of equipment for sale. (800) 227-0216
http:/ / www.abledata.com
Able Project.org: A nonprofit organization with an online directory that allows people to research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bars and rails. (408) 263-8000
http:/ / www.ableproject.org
Alzheimer’s Association: Provides reliable information, care consultation and supportive services for dementia caregivers …
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I am on a bit of a resources kick lately. I find myself researching resources on a regular basis and thought why wouldn’t I share my treasures with others. Besides it will be nice to review my own website to retrieve the information in the future rather than do the research all over again.
These resources are specific to Arkansas and are targeted to those still living and receiving care in the home. National resources will follow.
Alternatives Program: Government programs assists low income adults with any type of physical disability maintain independence …
