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January 26, 2022

To See, or Not to See… Happy Groundhog Day!

Well, this is the time of the year when the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over and we start to dream about spring/summer. We wonder how long the winter weather will be with us, and some are hopeful that Punxsutawney Phil will predict early spring for the future forecast on Groundhogs Day, February 2, 2022. It has been...

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January 19, 2022

AMC Theaters Offering Open Captions

For movie lovers that are deaf, have hearing loss, or who may not use English as their first language, AMC is proudly leading the industry for a better viewing experience. As of November 5, 2021, AMC offered open-caption in 240 of it’s theaters across the country. Open caption is available in any area where there are at least two AMC-owned...

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January 12, 2022

Did you know that Milestone HCQU West has an app??

It’s true! It’s FREE! And, it’s available for iPhone or Android. Pocket HCQU contains loads of tools & resources to help you support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Do you need to cook for the people you support but only know how to use the microwave? Pocket HCQU can help with delicious, healthy recipes developed by our favorite...

General/Resources/Technology

January 5, 2022

Myths and Facts Covid-19 Vaccination

Being armed with the most accurate information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines can help you make an educated decision about vaccination. This short video may help answer some of the questions that you have and dispel some of the myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information you can go to Centers for Disease Control-Coronavirus 19 at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and Johns Hopkins...

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December 29, 2021

Ahead

A new year is dawning just ahead. No one knows what a day may hold when those first rays streak across the horizon, so also we don’t know what the year will bring. With all the fears, burdens, joys, and potential you carry, hold onto hope. Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, And sings the...

Everyday Life/General

December 22, 2021

The Present

Many different traditions and celebrations are being remembered this time of year. As you remember the past, far distant or the recent months, I hope you also cherish the value of being present. Sometimes that means being a listening ear as someone meanders down memory lane. They just need a tender heart willing to glimpse at what they are sharing....

Everyday Life/General

December 15, 2021

What If Christmas Is Not So Merry?

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and for many people it may be true. However, for many others Christmas time and all the holidays that surround it are not so merry. In fact they can cause anxiety, loneliness, depression, or an increase in stress, leaving a person actually miserable. Everywhere you look Christmas is on display. Commercials advertising...

Community/General

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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December 1, 2021

What’s the Hype? Hypothyroidism

Thyroid dysfunction can be life changing, as I personally found out several years ago. I want to share my experience with thyroid issues as I hope it will help others. It was a difficult time for me; perhaps my story can help readers avoid leaving medical issues unidentified and untreated. It just seemed like I woke up one morning and...

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November 24, 2021

Gratitude is Everything

A year holds so very much in it. For some it is endless change. That change can be grand, wonderful things or it can be devastating loss. For others the year stretched long in sameness and not the changes they might have wished. But throughout the rollercoasters and monotony, there is one thing everyone can do in their ride through...

Everyday Life/General