If you are considering hiring a companion for a family member, you may be wondering what benefits this type of arrangement can offer. A companion can provide many benefits, from social interaction…
If you're considering hiring a part-time caregiver to provide support to an aging parent and are paying out-of-pocket, you may be wondering if you need to pay taxes for their services. The answer…
Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the way a person communicates and interacts with others. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, and it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups.…
The Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s…
Rewarding Work’s mission is to assist people of all ages with disabilities by helping to connect them with caregivers who provide support at home and in the community. Many of the people we support…
When you are considering in-home care, you want to be sure to find someone who will treat your family member with compassion, patience, and respect. A good caregiver is more than just a set of…
There is a growing movement of adaptive sports programs making it possible for people of all ages with disabilities, and seniors, to participate in sports and physical activity. These programs…
You may have heard the term “job coach,” but what does a job coach actually do? Typically, a job coach works with people with disabilities to help them find and keep employment. A job coach is a…
It can be difficult to know how to talk about disabilities, especially if you're not sure what words to use or if you're worried about offending someone. The most important thing to remember is…
A primary goal for most of us is to maintain our independence for as long as possible, even as we age. This goal may include being able to age in place – in our own homes – instead of moving to an…