Posts Tagged ‘TBI’
The Right to be Included
Have you ever had the experience of being bullied, left out or pushed out? The disappointment, shock and sense of betrayal can be extremely painful. For some, the confrontation may leave emotional scars for years! Whether you have been the victim of “the mean girls club” or worse, making a come back and trying to…
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Gratitude ~ Unlocking the Joy of Life
When we take the time to be grateful for the little things in life, it tends to make room for bigger and better things to come our way! When we have an attitude of thanksgiving, it also allows us to recognize opportunities as they appear. Being Thankful Impacts 3 Areas of Life: Attitude – Having…
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Universal Design – Where Everyone is Included!
People with traumatic brain injuries, ALS, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s all have something in common. They all have the right to live in an environment that is designed to accommodate everyone. They should be able to enjoy safety, comfort and mobility. All individuals deserve to be free of hindrances and without fear of…
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When is it the Right Time to Remodel Your Bathroom?
Families have a way of evolving through various stages of life. There are seasons of raising children and navigating the toddlers, teens and young adult dreams. There is the empty nest syndrome and some of us are living alone navigating the ever-changing dynamics of aging. No matter the seasons, it’s good to examine three reasons…
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Aging Gracefully in Place
Nobody wants to feel old. They may have turned 80 which basically means they have survived 80 trips around the sun! They may not look or feel their age, but each year they ask themselves, “where has the time gone?”. We know we’re getting older when we have ourselves locked into a certain age in…
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Fire Safety for People with Physical Challenges
In a society where many enter and exit their homes through their garages into their vehicles, years could pass before one ever meets their neighbor! In the name of convenience, we avoid conversations with the family next door because we’re too busy or just not sure we want to engage at all. What has happened…
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Best Home Elevators of 2019
We have all heard the phrase “A Man’s Home is His Castle” but what about when that home no longer serves the needs of the inhabitants? Many families today are starting to think about the design of their home in light of what the future could bring. The very thought of having to leave their…
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The Price of Procrastination
We’ve all been there…we had a decision to make that was looming over us like a heavy cloud. This cloud may have been hovering for weeks, months or even years! When someone with a physical challenge is relying on a person who procrastinates ~ the ramifications can be devastating. When people suspend decision making, there’s…
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Seeking Solutions for Seniors
The senior community is growing in numbers every day! By the year 2035 the US Census Bureau tells us that for the first time in history, there will be more seniors than younger people in the United States. There will be 78 million people age 65 and older! Are we ready as a nation to…
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Why People Are Choosing These Stair Lifts
WHY PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING THESE STAIR LIFTS Stair Lifts, Chair Lifts, Stair Lift Elevator, Stair Chair Lifts, etc. There are lots of names people have given that mighty innovation that carries us from one floor of our home to the next. This invention was designed in 1923 by C.C. Crispin who at the time…
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