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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver
It is natural for families to feel worried or overwhelmed when hiring someone to care for their loved one. However, by understanding care options and available resources, families can more easily navigate the process of finding a trustworthy and caring person to help at home.
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Joe’s Story: Gaining Patience & Perspective in the Face of Post-stroke Language Recovery
One morning while he was getting ready for work, Joe had a stroke, triggered by a blocked carotid artery. In addition to mobility issues and other physical impairments, Joe experienced aphasia and apraxia, communication disorders that can occur after a stroke.
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Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
Drug, combined with physical therapy, has potential to unmask stem cell potential.
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"Worse Than Cancer" COVID Survivor Recounts in Vivid Detail His Six-Week Recovery
ABC’s Good Morning America recently published a short film featuring world-renowned documentary filmmaker Gordon Quinn on his experiences as a patient with COVID-19.
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Listing: Assistive Technology and Aids for Daily Living
a list of organizations that aid in promoting ideas, use and referral services for adaptive ADL aids for daily living, and assistive technology equipment.
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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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Listing: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.
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Listing: Free and Low Cost Computer Classes
Listings for free and/or low cost computer classes.
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Listing: Limb Loss and Amputation
A list of resources to support a person in adapting to life with a change of limbs. These resources offer support and discovery within a community of others who are thriving with amputation and limb loss.
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Listing: Spinal Cord Injury Resources - SCI
People with Spinal Cord Injury SCI can learn more, find support, and financial assistance within this list of resources.
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