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Winter Emergency Preparedness Tips for Special Needs Families
Particularly in northern climates, winter's icy embrace brings not just thick blankets of snow, but unique challenges, especially for...
kadkins08
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Fun Self Care Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and it’s all about showing our love for the people closest to us. But especially for caregivers of people...
kadkins08
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Ways to Fend Off the Winter Blues
Winter, with its shorter days and colder temperatures, can often lead to negative mental and physical health symptoms collectively known...
kadkins08
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Fun Winter Sensory Activities for Adults With IDDs
Winter is a time for wonder and excitement, and sensory activities are a fantastic way to engage adults with intellectual or...
kadkins08
Dec 11, 20233 min read


How Special Needs Families Can Minimize Holiday Stress: 5 Tips
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it can also be incredibly stressful, especially for families with adult...
kadkins08
Nov 17, 20233 min read


Understanding the Differences Between SSI and SSDI
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two major federal programs that provide financial...
kadkins08
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Things to Know About Nursing Career Paths
Nursing careers are among the most diverse and interesting of all medical professions because of the variety of different capacities and...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Sep 22, 20232 min read


The Best Nursing Jobs: What to Look For
Nursing is a demanding profession, yet it can also be very fulfilling. To make sure that these qualities are balanced, look for an...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Sep 18, 20232 min read


MDHHS Releases Behavioral Health Workforce Solutions Report
I have been thinking a lot lately about a new report that the State of Michigan has released “Developing Sustainable Workforce Solutions...

John Williams
Aug 31, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Nursing With a Nonprofit Organization
Have you ever had a nursing job at a large for-profit medical center or facility where you felt unimportant, unempowered, or burned out?...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Make a Bigger Difference As a Private Duty Nurse
What Is Private Duty Nursing? Rather than working in a hospital or other traditional medical center, private duty nurses provide...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Why Job Seekers Should Prioritize a Healthy Work Culture
In the current job market, more and more candidates are looking not just for a simple paycheck, but for important intangible benefits...

Keila Adkins
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Art Therapy Activities For Adults With IDDS
Art therapy can be great for anyone: it’s excellent for everything from simple stress relief to recovering from trauma. It can also be...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Accessible Summer Vacation Ideas
It’s that time of year when millions of American families are anxious to escape their daily routines in pursuit of vacation relaxation...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Ways To Improve Healthcare Outcomes for People With IDDs
Access to healthcare is challenging for Americans of many demographics, perhaps for none more than people with intellectual or...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 22, 20232 min read


Things To Know About SSI Asset Limits
What Is SSI? SSI is the acronym for Supplemental Security Income. SSI is a needs-based government assistance program administered by the...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Ways To Celebrate Autistic Pride Day
Many people are aware that June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. But did you know that June 18th is also Autistic Pride Day? Here’s what everyone...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Ways People With IDDs Can Beat the Heat
Why Extreme Heat Puts People With IDDs at Risk As summer arrives, it brings not just seasonally high temperatures, but additional risks...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 18, 20233 min read


Best Day Ever at Frankenmuth's Splash Village!
Progressive Lifestyles, Inc. and our friends welcomed spring by enjoying a few fabulous outings to our local indoor waterpark, Splash...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
May 17, 20231 min read


Barriers to Navigating Medicaid for People With IDDs
For families and caregivers, meeting the medical needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs) can be a...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
May 17, 20232 min read
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