Financial challenges significantly affect families’ ability to ensure adequate nutrition. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 2019, approximately 10.5% of American households experienced food insecurity at some point during the year.
When navigating the complexities of serious illness, it’s crucial to understand the various care options available. Two terms that often come up are “palliative care” and “hospice care.” While they share similarities in their goals of providing comfort and support, they are distinct in several important ways.
Find out how focusing on ambitious goals and constantly measuring our progress towards them actually decreases the likelihood that we will reach our objective.
Being aware of the ramifications of unemployment and underemployment is critical for providers working in support of military spouses’ educational and employment goals. You may be familiar with the challenges military spouses face when it comes to seeking stable employment, but did you know how this may be impacting their mental health?
An inclusive summer camp is designed for children with and without disabilities, allowing students with diverse needs and abilities to interact and learn from/with one another. This approach differs from summer camps that are exclusively designed FOR children with disabilities or those that EXCLUDE children with disabilities.
Building recovery capital can mitigate the stressors often associated with Substance use disorder (SUD) recurrence (i.e., relapse or return-to-use), including financial stress.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to function properly over time (Pan American Health Organization, 2022). The kidneys, a pair of organs that remove waste substances from the body, also perform other functions including controlling blood pressure and helping to make red blood cells (Raghavendra et al., 2013).
Frameworks like the Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership can help us sort out why we are engaging the community, how we are engaging them and what might be possible if we deepen that engagement.
When designing a summer camp, the main goals typically are to have a place where all children are safe, cared for, accepted, and have fun. When most people think of working with children with disabilities, they think of changes that may need to happen for specific children, but designing an inclusive program can benefit all children.
Summertime is here! The school year is currently wrapping up for many families and communities, and kids are about to be let loose for another fun-filled summer. The question is: what to do with all that free time during the summer months? How about summer camp! Summer camps are a great way for kids and teens to learn new things, meet new friends, and participate in fun, outdoor activities.