Monthly Archive: June 2018

Has Alzheimer’s

Annabel Bowlen, Wife of Broncos Owner, Announces She Too Has Alzheimer’s

In this article originally written and posted by 9News, learn more about Annabel Bowlen, wife of Broncos owner, Pat Bowlen, who has announced that she, like her husband, has Alzheimer's.

Aimee Sharp
Texas Medicaid Program

Lawmakers Focus on Flaws in Texas Medicaid Program After Dallas Morning News Investigation

Lawmakers Focus on Flaws in Texas Medicaid Program After Dallas Morning News Investigation – By Sydney Greene for the Texas Tribune State lawmakers spent hours Wednesday pressing state officials, along with private companies that manage health care for Medicaid recipients, about a recent investigation by The Dallas Morning News that revealed how Texas is failing to provide care to some of its most medically vulnerable citizens.  The… Continue reading Lawmakers Focus on Flaws in Texas Medicaid Program After Dallas Morning News Investigation

Aimee Sharp
Marilu Henner

What Marilu Henner Learned While Caregiving for Her Husband

Marilu Henner‘s husband Michael Brown was hit with bladder/lung cancer early in their relationship. Here, Henner dishes on what it takes to be a caregiver.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Special Needs Parenting

Parenting a Child with Special Needs Roundtable Recorded Webinar

Watch this recorded webinar - Special needs parenting and raising a child with complex health needs can be a nerve-wracking experience.

Danny Nguyen
therapy

Children with Special Needs and Therapy Burnout

When it hit us, it hit hard and fast. I don’t know if there’s an actual name for it, but I call it therapy burnout. We called it quits for a year.

Alethea Mshar
Give Them Choices

Caregiver Contest Finalist Lori: Give Them Choices

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Lori C. answered with "Give them choices." Read on the learn why.

Aimee Sharp
Day On The Lake

Day On The Lake – Valley Medical Center Event

Our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist recently made a road trip up the coast of California, from Los Angeles to the Santa Clara Valley for a very special event. The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center was the host for the first annual, adaptive water sports event "Day On The Lake."

Aaron Baker
Atopic Dermatitis

Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis – By Sheila Jacobs for Dermatology Advisor Atopic dermatitis has been shown to be associated with osteoporosis and osteopenia among older adults, due most likely to such factors as corticosteroid use, less physical activity, and chronic inflammation, according to the results of an analysis published in the Journal… Continue reading Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Aimee Sharp
WOCN Conference

Eric from Vegan Ostomy: My Trip to the WOCN Conference 2018!

Shield HealthCare’s Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, attended the annual WOCN Conference (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse) in Philadelphia in June of 2018, and hosted a discussion panel with fellow ostomates. One of her fellow panelists was Eric Polsinelli from Vegan Ostomy. Eric posted a great write-up of his trip and the conference, and we’ve re-posted a… Continue reading Eric from Vegan Ostomy: My Trip to the WOCN Conference 2018!

Aimee Sharp
Boomers With Dementia

California Is Expanding Care Options for Boomers With Dementia — But Still Falling Short of the Need

In this article, originally published on KQED, learn about why so many boomers end up in nursing homes, even though that is above the level of care they may need.

Aimee Sharp
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