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Source: quest.mda.org | Re-Post Careprodx 7/7/2016 - I never thought I would be so excited about getting a new toilet, sink and shower. But my new fully wheelchair-accessible bathroom has made such a difference in my life, my attitude and my outlook that I can truly say this makeover has been a life-changing event.More than 10 years ago, I received a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Over the years, I’ve gone from using a cane to a walker to a p …

RX For The CaregiverBy Janet Listokin, M.A., C.T.R.S.Do caregivers experience physical and emotional stress? Do they have special needs, which are to be addressed so that they can perform effectively? Are there ways caregivers can, and must, take care of themselves? “Quality of Life,” most often, is discussed in terms of the individual requiring the care. However, it must also be experienced by the caregiver.There are many individuals who require care at home or in long-term facilities – chil …

Source: nextavenue.org | Re-Post Careprodx 8/4/2016About a year ago, Next Avenue described a clever idea from Louis Tenenbaum, of HomesRenewed.org, to create federal tax credits that would help people age in place safely and independently by subsidizing the cost of retrofitting their homes. The idea just got a baby step closer.Recently, a (barely) bipartisan group of Congressional members introduced The Senior Accessible Housing Act (HR 5254, for the C-SPAN crowd), which would provide a tax …

Before you can decide on a plan for remodeling a bathroom to improve access, it is imperative to first take an inventory of the users level of disability. The level of disability and the prognosis for improvement or deterioration of the condition will have a major impact on your remodeling plans.Ambulatory Persons: If a person is ambulatory it means they are capable of getting up and walking with or without an asistive device like a rollator, walker or cane and with or without a Caregiver assis …

Orig Source www.michaeljfox.org | Re-Post Careprodx 6/23/2016 - Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has a ripple effect, radiating from an individual to his or her family and friends. When hearing of a loved one’s diagnosis, many questions may come to mind. How will this impact our relationship, our future — my life?Building A Care PartnershipSharing in your loved one's journey with Parkinson's disease (PD), means integrating the diagnosis together into your lives, adapting your routine a …