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Thought For The Day
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"If you're going through hell, keep going."Winston Churchill When it feels like you are living your worst nightmare, you probably are. After all, for most people experience is what you get, when you weren’t expecting the result you were looking for. Everyone has a different level of spirituality. I personally think that being spiritual is very helpful when we are doing our…
Questions Answered Here!
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This article will start a new series of general information to answer different questions sent to us by you! Please submit your questions through the web site at Contact Us. Always remember that the thoughts expressed at Sallycares.com are never intended to take the place of the advice of your…
Sally's Spotlight
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While out walking our dogs with a neighbor on a warm, autumn Sunday morning, we discussed plans for the day. She mentioned she and her husband were going to the theater that evening to hear a New Orleans jazz trombone player and his ensemble. My husband’s ears perked up, as…
Legal Corner
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in Legal CornerMany times, clients come into my office stating that they need to have Last Will and Testaments done and at the same time, they tell me they want to avoid probate of their estate after they die. These clients are usually very adamant that they do not want the government to get their assets, they do not want their families…
Testimonials
I would like to comment on Sally as an occupational therapist, from our experience with my wife Janet who suffered a very crippling stroke 15 years ago. Janet had therapy in the hospital where I could see no advance in her condition. After the hospital discharge we were recommended to another physical therapist in Port Charlotte, and this also produced no changes that we could see. Janet, my wi...
Norman Staples
07 July 2013
"I have known and worked with Sally Thimm for over 15 years. We share an interest and a passion for working with individuals with Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, and we share a desire to empower patients and their carepartners through education and information. Sally is a one of a kind, never afraid to immerse herself into the lives of the patients she serves. Navigating the health...
Mary Spremulli, MA,CCC-SLP
Owner, Voice Aerobics, LLC
28 July 2013
Care Partner's Corner
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When Behavior Changes
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Being a caregiver is a challenge, when the behavior of your loved one involves confusion, and behavioral changes. People with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss frequently have behavioral problems. When brain tissue changes and your loved one demonstrates behavior that is “not like them at all,” it is important to seek out treatment to get the behavior addressed. Do not…
Hot Topics in Clinical Research
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Hot Topics in Clinical Research
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This section is currently under development. We are going to be discussing current topics associated with Clinical Research, and listing current research trials that are of specific interest to you and your family. Take the time to register your Name and Email Address so you can stay current with clinical trials that are associated with treating: Parkinsons Disease, and related movement…
Insurance Updates
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General Florida Medicaid Information
in Insurance Updates
With all of the changes that are taking place in healthcare we need to realize that Medicaid and Medicare are changing too. What we know at this time is that Medicaid is continuing to remain in place for patients from age 0- 20, and will pay for rehabilitation during that time period, when prescribed by their treating medical professionals. The…
Home Management
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Managing Medications
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It is becoming more frequent to see medications distributed in blister packs, rather than in pill bottles. Skilled nursing facilities and other medical facilities tend to use them to avoid medication distribution errors. For the elderly, this packaging style can be very difficult to manage, if the person has problems with fine motor or hand coordination and/or arthritis. If you…
Medical Conditions
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Do You Have Breathing Problems?
in Medical Conditions
I think that we would all agree that breathing is essential to living. When our bodies do not get enough oxygen, what happens? The most common reaction to a lack of oxygen is a sensation of panic, because our brain is very smart. Our brains tell our lungs to respond with small, quick breaths to compensate for the feeling that we do not have…
