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December 6, 2023

Dorothy Paad Writes for Others to Reach Full Potential

The arts have a way of grabbing us like nothing else. Stories and their creative expression in many mediums and styles reach across the divide of age or experience. They bring relatable perspectives that can speak to many hearts. The golden ones inspire us. Two publications are already growing in their reach and impact on the next generation. Dorothy Paad...

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November 29, 2023

A Success Story After Being Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Do you remember when you got the diagnosis? Whether it was you or someone you care for, when you hear the word Diabetes you know it will affect many factors in life. When Brooks Shuster was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he had an A1C of 12. This is the equivalent of an average blood sugar of 298 for the...

Everyday Life/General

November 22, 2023

Dishing Out Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

The holidays are times for sharing favorite foods and dishes with family and friends. No one wants to give the gift of food or foodborne illness to their loved ones. Here are some tips from the Center for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration on how to keep everyone safe from foodborne illnesses while sharing meals. Keep foods...

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November 15, 2023

Diabetes in America: Facing the ID/DD Population

Where do people with ID/DD fit in with treatment and care? Diabetes in America affects over 37 million people. (1) Prediabetes affects 96 million people. (1) With the number of people in the millions, it is a disease that cannot be ignored. Concerning statistics it is difficult to find the exact number of people with ID/DD alone. However, the CDC...

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November 13, 2023

FACT: People with Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Can Be Outstanding Employees

In a world where there’s a Help Wanted sign in the window of every other business, it should be easy for a job seeker with an intellectual disability (ID) or Autism to find work. But business owners and hiring managers are often reluctant to even grant an interview. At Milestone HCQU West, we wanted to lend our support to all...

Community/Employment/Everyday Life/General

November 8, 2023

Clearing the Confusion Between Insulin Injection and GLP-1 Agonist

Pharmaceutical intervention in the treatment of diabetes is truly a lifesaver. Fourteen different drug classes are available for treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Some of these medications are given orally, while some are given via injection. One form of insulin is given nasally. Insulin use in type 1 diabetes is a must, due to the fact that the...

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November 1, 2023

Holiday Shopping Guide is Here!

Do you ever consider that the world is made up of a lot of little communities? Maybe you like to stroll by the shops and pizza parlor of your local, small town. It’s long been said that small businesses are the heartbeat of America. Do you ever support those businesses? Do you ever look at the faces behind that brand...

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October 25, 2023

Is It a Stroke?

Did you know…. every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 individuals in the United States experience a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can—and do—occur at any age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80% of strokes...

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October 20, 2023

Hi, I’m here about the job…

Having a job is a basic human right. Aside from the ability to earn a paycheck, being employed keeps us busy, challenges us, and adds value and structure to our lives. It gives us a sense of pride, purpose, and personal achievement. In the United States, if you’re willing and able, society expects you to work and earn a living...

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October 18, 2023

Consider Long Covid in the Workforce

This flyer from the Department of Labor highlights what employers may need to do to support employees who have been diagnosed with Long Covid related to their specific symptoms. Click to access Working_with Long COVID.pdf Medical Concerns of Long Covid include: In a person with an intellectual disability or Autism these medical concerns may appear different or like a “behavior”. They...

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