Author: Jenifer Baker, RN

December 8, 2021

STATION MD

At the latest Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Nurses Network (PADDN) virtual conference Dr. Maulik Trivedi of StationMD was a guest speaker. He presented information on a growing trend in healthcare, telemedicine.  This company is geared specifically toward individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group residences. StationMD is staffed by board certified medical professionals who have experience in taking care of...

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September 8, 2021

Caring for Yourself and Others After the Pandemic

In part two of a recent webinar series sponsored by Health Advocate© “Addressing the Repercussions Of COVID-19 On Employees’ Health,” guest speaker, Dr. Raffi Terzian-health advocate Senior Vice President of clinical operations; Senior Medical Director; Board Certified Emergency Room Physician, shared insight on this topic. One of the main concerns discussed during this webinar was the impact on the future...

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August 4, 2021

Water You Waiting For? Head Out to the Moraine State Park Regatta!

Great things are happening at Moraine State Park. The annual Moraine State Park Regatta is taking place after having to be put on hold last year.  They will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the park starting August 6th, 2021. There are lots of fun activities planned which are detailed below.  The most exciting news is that the Leadership Butler...

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October 7, 2020

Leaf It to the Trees to Bring Us Something Brilliant

With the feeling of fall in the air, thoughts of cooler evenings, campfires and cider, we notice the leaves are beginning to change color.  What better way to enjoy that feeling of fall, than to take a day trip to enjoy the beautiful hues of brilliant reds, fiery orange and golden glowing yellow.  In Pennsylvania we have many spots that...

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June 17, 2020

Liftware-Specialized Utensils

For some, mealtime can mean relying on others to assist with eating. Or, it may bring about frustration while trying to be as independent as possible with meals. Some of the conditions that can affect a person’s ability to manage utensils could include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s, or physical impairment from a stroke. Liftware is a product that...

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May 20, 2020

Dream State in a COVID-19 World

While trying to follow Covid-19 guidelines, it is easy to become frustrated with the uncertainty of when will things get back to normal. And what exactly does “normal” mean in the midst of a pandemic.  If someone told me in January that we would see a blanket shut down of many industries and society, I would have had a hard...

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January 8, 2020

Bluegrass Music Might Just Be the Cure For Your Winter Blues

Music has always been a passion for me.  As a young child, in West Virginia, I had the opportunity to go to a number of bluegrass festivals.  I always enjoyed the upbeat tempos and the unique sound that came from the intertwining of all the different instruments being played.  That sound comes from mainly stringed instruments including, acoustic guitar, fiddle,...

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October 16, 2019

Could the Person You Support Benefit from Physical or Occupational Therapy? It’s Not a Far Stretch.

As HCQU staff, we are often times asked to come in and provide insight as to how best to support an individual and their team that may be struggling with medical, behavioral, emotional, and physical complications. These are called Intensive Technical Assists or ITAs. As we try to sleuth our way through medical and psychiatric records along with input from...

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October 2, 2019

Music: The Body and Mind Connection

Reach over and flip on the radio….BOOM…it’s a song you remember from your childhood, a song where you played it and then played it 20 more times, a song that takes you to a specific moment in time shared by you and someone special to you.  In an instant you are transported back to that place. Not only does music...

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June 19, 2019

Independence: Trac Fab Maneuvering

Can you put a price on your mobility? What if you were unable to enjoy the beach, or make your way down your favorite nature path, hunt in the woods, or fish right from the banks of the river? For folks with physical disabilities that may rely on alternative methods for mobility, such as wheelchairs, some of these activities can...

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