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Family Caregiver Activities in LIFE Center
October 27, 2009
Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Reviewed October 2009
Dance is a stimulating mental activity that connects the mind to the body by invoking imagery, telling stories with movement, and making use of the senses to enhance balance and coordination in movement. Join this 8-week class for person’s with Parkinson’s Disease.
Speak Up! National Family Caregiver Month - November
Reviewed October 2009
November 2009 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate, and empower those individuals providing care to loved ones living with chronic illness, disabilities, or the frailties of old age.
Creating a Personal Health Record
Reviewed October 2009
Keeping track of personal medical records can be a daunting task. The LIFE Center now offers instruction in how to set up a Personal Health Record. Get started on creating a basic record by attending this twice-monthly class.
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Functional Solutions
Reviewed November 2009
For more information on products for independent living, click the link below.
Department of Human Services Bureau of Early Intervention
Reviewed November 2009
The Illinois Department of Human Services provides a variety of services to increase the availability, accessibility and/or quality of life and public services for thousands of Illinois families. Its Bureau of Early Intervention provides an Office Locator service to help you identify a service area close to your home.
Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
Reviewed November 2009
The Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was awarded the contract to operate the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse.
Kitty Kaddy
Reviewed October 2009
Kitty Kaddy provides assistive pet care tools for persons with disabilities so they can take care of their dogs and cats more easily. They sell food bowls with long handles for dogs and cats, a long handle litter pan scooper, and litter pans with handles.
Diabetes: Nutrition
Reviewed October 2009
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