Signing up for a Home and Community Based Services program can feel a bit like standing at a
crossroads with a map that is only half labeled. You know where you want to go. Stay at home.
Keep routines. Hold on to independence. But the route? That part can feel fuzzy. Honestly, that
is normal.
HCBS programs are meant to support people who need long term care while staying connected
to their homes and communities. Many families start by learning the basics of home and
community based services, including what programs exist locally and how they actually work in
real life. Sounds great. But before you say yes, there are some questions worth asking. Not
rushed questions. Real ones. The kind that save headaches later.
It doesn’t take long for you to know your pet as well as you know a member of your family. Which is why if something feels off, you will know right away. While they might not be able to tell you in words what the problem is, you might notice things such as they aren’t eating their food, they’re not making as much noise, they’re taking themselves off more, or just aren’t playing in their normal way. If your pet doesn’t seem like themselves, it’s important you pay attention. Of course, if you see anything seriously wrong such as if they’re bleeding, swollen in an area, or seem in obvious distress, you should head to an emergency vet near you. In this article we take a look at what to do if your pet doesn’t seem right and how you can hopefully help get them back to normal again as soon as possible.
Roughly 60% of Americans drink alcohol, but not all of them have the same relationship with booze. Some of us only drink a few glasses per year, while others drink heavily almost every day.
Understanding what type of alcohol consumer you are is important for determining whether your relationship with drinking is healthy or not. Below is a guide to the 7 types of alcohol consumer and how to identify each one.
Every parent wants their child to be successful in life. And what success looks like is different for each family. It doesn't necessarily mean becoming rich and famous or settling down with kids of their own. This may not be what your child wants from life. What's important is that you give them the opportunity to follow their passions and achieve their ambitions, whether they be professional or personal.
By setting them up with a good future, you ensure your little one can enjoy a happy, healthy existence for years to come. Here are five tips for giving your offspring the best possible start in life.
The teenage years can feel like a whole new chapter, sometimes overnight. One minute your child is telling you everything, and the next they’re answering questions with a shrug, spending more time in their room, and seem to be both grown up and very young all at once.
It can be confusing and it can be emotional, and it can make parents feel like they’re always getting it wrong. But the fact is that support in the teenage years isn’t ever going to be perfect, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still try. Keep reading to find out more.
