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How to Choose a Nursing Home

It’s never easy to move into a nursing home, or help a loved one make the transition, but sometimes it may be the best option for getting the care and support you need. Here are some tips and useful resources to help you get started on how to choose a nursing home.

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Disabilityscoop News for Accessibly

DisabilityScoop provides daily news coverage, stories about advocacy issues, and analysis of developmental disabilities on their website.

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Henry B. Betts LIFE Center Information

Overview of the Henry B. Betts LIFE Center

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Wheelchair Care and Cleaning

Taking care of yourself includes taking care of the mobility aids that support your lifestyle. This involves cleaning your device and having good hand hygiene for viral infection prevention. This resource supports learning more about how to do this.

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The 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago

Make It Better proudly presents to you our inaugural list of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Chicago.

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Adjusting to an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Rehabilitation services are delivered by a multidisciplinary treatment team. This means that you will have contact with a number of rehabilitation professionals during your stay.
All medical care is coordinated by an attending physiatrist (doctor specializing in rehabilitation medicine).

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Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home

There are many things to help prevent falls in the home. This guide can assist in identifying potential risk factors and provide useful suggestions.

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Wheelchair Skills Video Series

The Wheelchair Skills Video Series from the Northwest Regional SCI System offers excellent advice on proper techniques.

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Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities ( MOPD )

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities promotes total access, full participation, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.

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No. 1 in Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report for 29th Consecutive Year

嫩B研究院 recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 29th consecutive year.

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