By Pam Belluck for the New York Times It has long been a controversial theory about Alzheimer’s disease, often dismissed by experts as a sketchy cul-de-sac off the beaten path from mainstream research. But a new study by a team that includes prominent Alzheimer’s scientists who were previously skeptics of this theory may well change that. The research… Continue reading A Common Virus May Play Role in Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Finds

For some families with children with special needs, using the potty may be a delayed process, or not happen at all. And that's okay!

Union Station Opens Private Lactation Space for Pumping, Breastfeeding Mothers – By Yvonne Kim for the Chicago-Sun Times Mothers on the go can now privately pump or breastfeed in five new mobile lactation pods at Amtrak stations across the country — including one in Chicago Union Station. Designed by Mamava, which has installed almost 500 lactation… Continue reading Union Station Opens Private Lactation Space for Pumping, Breastfeeding Mothers

Avoiding injury is a goal of mine. I have come to understand that I must be vigilant and diligent with how I move and treat my body to prevent additional injury.

My husband's request for a Father's Day gift surprised me...until I stopped and thought about all he does for our child with cerebral palsy.

Having a child on a feeding tube can mean a variety of emotions. You may be relieved that your child is getting the nutrition that they need to thrive. At the same time, you may be grieving that they cannot eat in a typical way all the time. You may also feel confused about how… Continue reading Your Child’s Feeding Tube: Guides and Resources

In this video, Laura Cox, our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, talks about what she wishes someone had told her before ostomy surgery.

Star ratings released in Dec. 2017 will remain on Hospital Compare until the next update. CMS is postponing the overall hospital quality star ratings for July.

Happy Father’s Day to the father of my child with special needs. Our vows had the "in sickness and in health" part - and it wound up applying to our child.

Fatiga, ansiedad, trajín y distracción. Las características distintivas de un estilo de vida frenético también pueden ser el caldo de cultivo para sufrir lesiones menores. Como solemos estar muy atareados en la cocina, o nos apuramos para hacer los mandados, es muy probable que suframos lesiones comunes como raspones en las rodillas, cortes y quemaduras… Continue reading Lesiones: Cómo tratar raspones y quemaduras leves