Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of home-delivered medical supplies, is launching its 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest! This year, we’re asking caregivers: “What Motivates You to be a Caregiver?” Our annual Caregiver Story Contest is an opportunity to honor all those who support and care for loved ones managing chronic medical needs. The contest runs from… Continue reading Shield HealthCare’s 22nd Annual Caregiver Story Contest

Bacon, Pumpkin Spice Jo-Jos, String Cheese, Pop Tarts, Peach Rings, Watermelon – this is a list of foods I did not know my son liked two weeks ago. Why? Because I never gave them to him. Why? Well, that’s a longer story. When Charlie was born, he went home from the NICU with a tracheotomy.… Continue reading Ruts are Real and Pumpkin Spice is Amazing

As you and your children are finding your groove in the school year that has not-so-long-ago kicked off, we are all balancing the many demands of work, academics, extracurricular activities, home life, and a social life. It’s a lot, and the balancing act for us and our kids, teens, and young adults requires a great… Continue reading What are Executive Functioning Skills and Why Do We Need Them?

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Permobil Foundation is on a mission to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities by helping them achieve independence and strength. The Foundation’s “Hero Award” has been given each year since… Continue reading Permobil Foundation Honors Aaron Baker With Hero Award

This past June, my family and I embarked on our two-year-long Adversity Into Adventure World Tour. A few months into our adventure, we found ourselves in Utah for an extended period of time, coming in and out of the state after visiting our friends, Access Unlimited, in Montana. If you are looking for adaptive sports… Continue reading By Land & By Water: Adaptive Sports Programs in Utah

I love Halloween. I always have. My very favorite costume was a white leotard with matching skirt. Both were covered in silver sequins and feathers. I was a dancing swan. My grandmother made it. We went to Walmart to pick out the pattern. It took weeks. I wore it long after Halloween until holes tore… Continue reading Top Three Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Halloween

Foot drop – also called drop foot – is a condition in which you struggle to raise the front part of the foot. People with foot drop might sometimes drag their toes when they walk due to weakness or paralysis of certain muscles of the foot. It isn’t a disease, nor is it “catchy.” Foot… Continue reading How to Treat and Prevent Foot Drop

Every September 28th, we celebrate National Good Neighbor Day. Ever heard of it? Me neither! It is a day dedicated to cultivating a spirit of kindness and community – having big implications for many people, particularly those with disabilities. By strengthening our community ties, National Good Neighbor Day plays a vital role in helping those… Continue reading National Good Neighbor Day