Monthly Archive: August 2016

More Moms Are Breastfeeding

More Moms Are Breastfeeding — But Not for Long Enough

In this article originally published on NBC News, author Maggie Fox looks into recent statistics that find that more moms are breastfeeding.

Aimee Sharp
child with special needs

How to Make a Care Manual for Your Child with Special Needs

Having multiple caregivers for your child with special needs takes a lot of communication and teamwork. Here's how to create a care manual for your child.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Dolor de origen nervioso

Nerve Pain | Spinal Cord Injury

As a recovering C-4, 5, 6 quadriplegic, I live with multiple complications from my spinal cord injury - sporadic pain being one of them.

Aaron Baker
back to school

Educación especial: Las mamás comparten recomendaciones útiles

Los niños con capacidades diferentes suelen necesitar servicios y programas específicos para prosperar en el entorno del aprendizaje. Los programas de educación especial están dirigidos a niños con retraso mental, físico, social y emocional, para que reciban la ayuda que necesitan en la escuela.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Tips for Coping with Caregiver Depression and Stress Webinar

Cómo abordar la depresión del cuidador

El cuidador sacrifica muchas cosas a fin de cuidar a un ser querido o paciente. A menudo, pasa tanto tiempo cuidando a un...

Gina Flores
Hydration with an Ostomy

Hidratación con una ostomía

La hidratación con una ostomía puede resultar difícil para algunas personas. Quisiera presentarle algunos líquidos, alimentos...

Laura Cox, LPC
Swimming with an Ostomy

Nadar con una ostomía

What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.

Laura Cox, LPC
Disabled Care Funding

Judge Orders Medicare To Clarify When It Will Pay For Rehab And Skilled Nursing

Imagine your mom has a stroke. Once she is stabilized, she is sent to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. Then she goes home and...

Aimee Sharp

A Guide to Managing Your Dementia / Alzheimer’s Patient: Video and Slides

For anyone who missed our recent “A Guide to Managing Your Dementia / Alzheimer’s Patient” webinar, you can watch it here.

Aimee Sharp
Caregiver Training Courses

Training Courses For Family Caregivers of Older Adults in Boulder County

Gain “tools” to improve your self-care, increase your confidence, and reduce your stress while caring for an older loved one. Learn to thrive...

Aimee Sharp
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