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Listing: Medical ID Bracelets
American Medical ID provides medical ID bracelets, necklaces and medallions to assist persons in a emergency. IDs can be customized highlighting key information that can help others assist a person with a disability or chronic illness.
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Long Distance Caregiving
Managing caregiving for family members from a long distance can be a daunting task so the National Institute on Aging developed this resource for long-distance caregivers.
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National Organization on Disability- NOD
The National Organization on Disability focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.
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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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Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities
Useful Technology for Upper Limb Disabilities: Using household devices such as a television, light switch, computer keyboard and mouse can be difficult or impossible for people with arm or hand disabilities. There are many types of equipment now available to provide assistance as described below. For more information on equipment and techniques, consult with an occupational therapist who specializes in assistive technology.
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Listing: National Residential Housing and Transitional Care Facilities
A number of organizations across the United States provide housing and residential and transitional living for adults who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple trauma. Explore the list below for further detail.
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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
To make the hiring process as easy and smooth as possible, it is important to first think about what is needed and what you are looking for.
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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in the Northwest Indiana Area
Many home health care agencies also offer non–medical caregiver services, such as private duty care, home care aides, live–in assistance, companionship, light housekeeping, and cooking.
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Lotsa Helping Hands
Lotsa Helping Hands is a web-based community that assists caregivers and families in crisis to organize meals, rides, and other needs through the use of a group calendar.
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Listing: Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and IL
This listing identifies home health care agencies providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Some are licensed.
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