It’s that time of the year again! The first day of school. This time of year can be challenging for you and your kiddos. Especially, if it is the first time they are going to school. Children with special needs…
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Aging In Place, Is It Right For Me?
Home is where your heart lies. It’s a place where you feel most comfortable being yourself and living the life you want to live. As you age, it may be more challenging to stay in your home. However, the “aging…
Tips for Your Next Doctors’ Visit
It’s time for your next doctor’s visit. You have an idea of what you are going to talk about but will see what the doctor says first. There are things you can do before your appointment to make the most…
Parents of Children with Disabilities
Parenting. To some, it is the most challenging yet rewarding job they have ever had. They get to watch their children reach each milestone, discover the world around them, and enjoy all the ups and downs along the way. The…
Aging Well Planner from NCOA
Aging. We all do it. We move through life constantly evolving and changing. Whether we like it, or not! To some, this may be scary. They may not know what the next stages in life have in store for them.…
Elder Abuse in Hispanic Communities
Hispanic Culture The Hispanic and Latino community make up 13% of Idaho’s population. According to the 2020 census, that is a 1.5% increase from 2010. “Hispanic or Latino” refers to a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central…
Spiritual Elder Abuse
“For all the people of the earth, the Creator has planted a Sacred Tree under which they may gather, and there find healing, power, wisdom and security. The roots of this tree spread deep into the body of Mother Earth.…
LGBTQ Elder Abuse
What a beautiful world we live in. So many bright, vibrant colors that represent all aspects of our lives. This month, we focus on a specific set of colors, a rainbow of sorts. Since 1978, there has been a prominent…
Caregiving and Mental Health
As a caregiver, we often feel that it is more important to take care of our loved ones and not focus on ourselves; this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Research has shown us that being a caregiver is one…
Caregiving Notebooks
Anyone who has experienced being a caregiver knows that there are a lot of things to remember. Including anything from medication to the care staff that is coming to the home to help. It can be challenging to remember everything.…