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Caregiving can be a challenging job. Whether you are a caregiver for a loved one, or it is your profession, it can at times be overwhelming when someone needs assistance with getting through daily tasks. Caregivers also have to be attuned to carefully watching their clients or family members for any signs of a serious medical…
Stress can hit anyone at any time. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can be a good motivator but too much stress is toxic for anyone, including students. As the midway point of the school semester nears, many students may be in need of some quality self-care time to help them manage the stress of…
Last week on Wednesday, autumn officially began. Yet, the celebration of Michigan’s fifth season began earlier in the month with the start of football season! Whether it’s a Friday night on the high school bleachers or a Saturday tailgating for college teams, or even watching the Lions play on Sunday, many Michiganders can’t wait for…
Being released from the hospital is (normally) a good thing, but it can also be a surprisingly dangerous and stressful transition. A person leaving a hospital and returning to their home is moving from a very controlled and sterile environment into one that isn’t designed for an injured or ill person. Here are some important…
Geriatric Care Managers act as a neutral party in medical situations. Individuals and families use them (in part) to discuss difficult matters, formulate strategic plans, and coordinate the necessary next steps. Geriatric Care Managers connect the dots between providers and clients, i.e., physicians, lawyers, financial planners, and even family members. When trauma, injury, or illness…
For most of us, illnesses and injuries do not follow a 9-5 Monday through Friday schedule. On any given holiday, or Friday night, many families are facing the prospect of having a family member return home from the hospital, sometimes to an environment that isn’t ready to support them. Recently, Feinberg Consulting was called in…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a multifaceted injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. If you know someone with a TBI, you may notice changes in their behavior. An injury to the brain (usually an injury to the frontal lobe) often causes changes in emotion, which leads to modifications in behavior. In…
When you hear the words “Care Manager,” what comes to mind? Do you think of doctors, nurses, physical therapists? All of these people are part of the caretaking process, but they are not necessarily Care Managers. A Care Manager coordinates the doctors, nurses, insurance companies, attorneys, residences, home care agencies, hospitals, and equipment companies, along…
A moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury, or head trauma, is one of the strongest environmental risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to an injury in which normal brain function is disrupted by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head. These injuries are seen often with accidents such as motor…
Police in Onondaga, New York report that a motorcyclist who was participating in a protest ride against helmet laws died after he flipped over the motorcycle’s handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. The 55-year old accident victim hit his breaks and the motorcycle fishtailed. The motorcycle spun out of control, and the man…