by Dan Nemeth, MD Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the doctor’s office. It is also one of… Read more »
Category: Disability Services Articles
Aging-In-Place with Universal Design
By: Carolyn Cook, Owner Interior Designer, LiveSmart Design www.livesmartdesign.com Most of us want to live in our homes for as… Read more »
A Bend in the Road of Life
by Norma Pitts Life here on earth is somewhat like a winding road leading in many new and often unexpected… Read more »
House Call: The Foundation of American Medicine and Its Resurgence
by Matthew Gibson, MA In March, 1940, Dr. Harry Chambers was called to the home of eleven-year-old Timothy Scheffer. “Little… Read more »
In Search of the Appropriate Hearing Solution
by Natalye M. Faison Au.D. In the beginning, the effects of gradual hearing loss are barely perceived. So what if… Read more »
PET SITTING For Seniors – Aging In Place Services
The rise in pet ownership continues. It is one of the fasting growing industries in the USA. All of us… Read more »
Rehabilitation Strategies for Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss
by Debra Busacco, PhD Considerations for patients who have hearing and vision problems. As many as 1 in 5 people… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease Co-morbidities
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that affects patient’s memory, language, and judgment, decision making, planning and… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
