Caring for a loved one with Down Syndrome brings immense joy and fulfillment, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. Among these, establishing and maintaining personal care routines can be a challenging …
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Down Syndrome & Menstruation: A Guide to Period Management
Raising a loved one with Down Syndrome is a journey filled with unique joys and challenges. As they go through puberty, new experiences come along, including the exciting (and sometimes confusing!) world of menstruation. Just …
What is Adaptive Clothing?
Have you heard the term “adaptive clothing”? I recently did and if you’re like me, you were left wondering exactly what is adaptive clothing? Well, adaptive clothing refers to a type of garment that is …
Everything You Should Know Before Choosing Dental Sedation for Patients with Down Syndrome
Patients with Down syndrome may have difficulties going to the dentist. It can be an overwhelming experience, causing them to become too anxious to receive the dental care that they need. In these cases, dental …
Oh Crap! 3 Tips For Wiping Your Butt
What can I say? Shit happens…literally. Bathroom woes are an all too common occurrence for a caregiver. I know this is not a topic that anybody really wants to address, but as caregivers, this is …
6 Foot Care Tips from the Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
I have been concerned about my sister’s feet for some time now, due to the following reasons: It appears she has “flat feet”. She has calluses on the sole of her feet She complains that …