Author Archives: Louise Savoie
Respite Care and Its Many Benefits
Disabilities have their way of turning lives upside down. Whether it’s an inborn disability or something that resulted from an accident or injury, it can bring some of the toughest challenges to any family. It goes without saying that we never hesitate to bring love, care, and support to family members who have physical and … Continue reading
How Residential Habilitation Makes a Difference
What is residential habilitation? These are services provided by a residential facility that are structured around the needs of its physically and functionally disabled residents. Witnessing our loved ones struggle with the simplest tasks is heartbreaking. It can also be a frustrating situation altogether because there’s really nothing we can do to make things better. … Continue reading
Tips When Communicating with a Child Who Has Autism
Interactions and fruitful communication can be challenging when we are conversing with a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a form of disorder that affects a child’s mental development and is caused by different factors. Every person’s ASD is unique, and so, not all individuals with autism can be challenging to communicate … Continue reading
Wheelchair Care: Guidelines for Family Caregivers
Wheelchairs serve as life extensions for persons with mobility disabilities. As they will be using these for a long term, further knowledge on basic wheelchair maintenance can be helpful. If you’re the primary caregiver, you can also extend more assistance to your loved one when you aid them in the maintenance of their wheelchair. In … Continue reading