Milestone HCQU West Blog

December 18, 2019

It’s a Doggie World

I recently discovered the Wisconsin based company, Gracie’s Doggie Delights. Having an adorable, rambunctious pup of my own, I was intrigued to sniff out what the buzz was about. As the name suggests, this company is all about making delicious treats for our furry buddies but what sets them apart is their commitment to be all USA product, all the...

Community/General

December 11, 2019

Keep Active this Holiday Season

Holiday season is a time of year for lights, decorations, parties, and indulgence. It’s the festive time of year when we plan meals, bake cookies, make and eat candy, and have eggnog as well as other goodies. However, it is the time of year when Americans put on the most weight. It is easy to understand how the over indulgence...

Everyday Life/General

December 4, 2019

Pain

Pain. It’s not something that a person often registers into their brain until ones’ self is in pain. It is often not our first thought when we see someone frowning, walking slowly, or furrowing their brow. We may think the person is unhappy or “in a bad mood.” Thinking in terms of the people we support, there is often a...

General/Resources

November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving

Tomorrow begins the true kick-off of the Holiday Season and in the busyness of all of the hoopla it can sometimes be hard to remember the gratitude that we have for the blessings in our lives. While we wait for our food to come out of the oven, my family and I are going to play the Skittles Gratitude game....

General

November 20, 2019

Thanks and No Thanks: Approaching the Holidays

As I decided on the topic for this blog, I am reminded of the many years of holiday seasons that have come and gone where we have reviewed how to be sensitive to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the holiday seasons. Messages are conveyed to be mindful of the losses that so many have suffered around the holidays....

Community/Everyday Life/General

November 13, 2019

Older Adults and Medication Management

Our hair may become gray, our laugh lines more apparent and we may not have the energy we once did but aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity, adventures, and strength. Did you know…sometimes what we think is normal aging could be the effects or side effects of medications? Many improvements in the health and...

Everyday Life/General

November 6, 2019

The Art of Sensitivity

Story. Dance. Music. Art enriches our lives so much and it is for me a great bonding opportunity. I believe stories are meant to be shared and it is in the sharing that somehow people find common ground and understanding. Have you ever been to the ballet? I’ve only gone once but that day stands out to me as a...

Community/General

October 30, 2019

There’s an App for That!

Apps, or mobile applications, have revolutionized our lives. We use apps to get directions, shop online, increase productivity, or motivate us to make a lifestyle change. But did you know that apps have also made a huge impact on the lives of people living with disabilities? Apps can assist with communication, learning new skills, daily routines, and so much more....

General/Resources/Technology

October 23, 2019

LEGO®: A Brand for Every Ability

LEGO®…doesn’t the mere mention of that name bring back fond childhood memories? How many of you can remember playing for endless hours with LEGO® sets? I do. In fact, I still enjoy putting a LEGO® set together with my children or using our imaginations to come up with our own creations. The LEGO® group was founded in Denmark in 1932,...