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Why Cognitive Decline Needn’t Be Inevitable

Nearly 6 million Americans—and 1 in 9 people over age 65—have Alzheimer’s disease, the best-known and most dreaded form of dementia. But Alzheimer’s isn’t the only cause of memory, reasoning, or concentration difficulties in senior adults. Vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalances,…

woman in wheelchair smiling at laptop screen

Starting Fresh After Your Life Is Turned Upside Down

June is Rebuild Your Life Month. What does “rebuilding life” mean to you? Although many people decide on their own to start fresh/look for a new job/revive old dreams, “rebuilding season” forces itself on many others. The trigger might be:…

man and young boy looking at book together while using sign language

Assistive Technology for Hearing and Vision Impairments

In recognition of Deafblind Awareness Week this June 25–July 1, today we look at assistive technology for people with impaired hearing and/or vision. Worldwide, over 1.5 billion people have hearing loss; at least 175 million have blindness or low vision;…

You Deserve Some Down Time

Can you, in the spirit of the old song, say that “the livin’ is easy” in your summertime? Maybe you still have a full-time job and children to take care of; but even if the kids are on their own…

young man sitting on floor leaning against couch looking at phone

PTSD Awareness: Finding the Right Calming App

One of every 20 adults in the U.S. has PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and the rate is about as high in children and teens. Trauma alone does not cause PTSD: influencing factors include genetic predisposition, overall self-confidence, age at time…

Special Needs and Safe Homes

In recognition of June as National Safety Month and Alzheimer’s/Brain Awareness Month, today’s post looks at safety concerns for homes where someone has a disability—especially a disability related to aging or otherwise likely to worsen with time. Every parent knows…

Planning Your Summer Reading List?

Summer wouldn’t be summer without extra reading time. To many, “summer reading list” means catching up on the latest fiction bestsellers; but “summer reading time” is for everyone, wherever you fall in personal interests, age, or actual reading ability. Fiction…

dad and daughter looking at phone together

Apps Lists for Busy Fathers

In honor of Father’s Day on June 18, here are our top apps-lists recommendations for men juggling parenting with work duties and other responsibilities. We’ve also included options to help you enjoy (and make more space for) family time, summer…

Fathers and Kids: Bringing Disability Awareness to the Public

Our annual Father’s Day highlight features country musician Cooper Wade and his daughter Anna Kate. Anna is turning 21 and, despite cerebral palsy that severely limits her speech, excels as a Chick-Fil-A greeter, using a BIGmack recorder for assistive technology.…

Business Etiquette and Autistic Employees

A nod to National Business Etiquette Week, the first full week in June. Most workers who succeed in their professions are experts in the rules of business etiquette: If you’re on the autism spectrum or have an adult child who…