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In Colorado, families caring for loved ones with medical needs don't have to do it alone or unpaid. Thanks to exciting state programs, family members can become paid caregivers, offering compassionate care at home while receiving professional suppor…

Cambria lives with her grandmother LaMay and requires extensive care due to a condition called acute flaccid myelitis. Over the four and a half years that Cami has had nursing care, LaMay has learned a lot about working as a team with her homecare …

After seven months of fighting on the front lines of this pandemic, we remain steadfast in our efforts to keep our patient families and employees safe. Much of what we have to say about the virus may seem redundant at this point, but it is still vi…

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer Working in the home care setting is very different than working in a facility or hospital. If you've never worked as a caregiver in the home before, you might be a little hesitant or even apprehensive about the …

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder and can be found in children who have neurological disorders. It is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing. Although dysphagia is a symptom, the term is sometimes used as a condition in its o…

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer How do I prepare my child with special needs emotionally for the future? Develop family bonds A child with special needs will go through the same emotional stages as other children. It is important to develop s…

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer What should I be concerned about in relation to holiday gifts and toys for my special needs child? All children, including those with special needs and disabilities, love new, cool, fun things - especially when…

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer I hate to leave my child with special needs out of all the holiday festivities. What can I do to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone? Crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, and a change in routine can …

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer What is EFL Therapy? Equine-Facilitated Learning EFL stands for Equine-Facilitated Learning.  It is a form of therapy that is used most typically for children who have mental or emotional disorders especially l…

By Beth Rubio, Chief Clinical Officer My child with special needs is not interactive with other children. What can I do? A child with special needs requires additional skill development in multiple areas. Children with special needs often do not pi…