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Long Distance Caregiving
Managing caregiving for family members from a long distance can be a daunting task so the National Institute on Aging developed this resource for long-distance caregivers.
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Henry B. Betts LIFE Center: Services and Programs
he Henry B. Betts LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for learning, innovation, family, and empowerment for people with disabilities, their families, health professionals, and the community.
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Online VideoLifeCenter Item
Prosthetics - Elephant Prosthetic
Chhouk is an orphaned baby elephant in Cambodia who had to have his leg amputated due to an injury. This video depicts how an international team worked together to fit Chhouk with a prosthesis.
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Brain Injury Implications
This 2-part video explains aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are important for first responders to know. The video also offers helpful strategies for the families and caregivers of TBI survivors.
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Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program
The Illinois home and community based services waiver program provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or in a community setting.
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Pathways.org - TEAM Belong: That Every Ability May Belong
Pathways Team W: That every ability May Worship provides interfaith educational materials, events, and cash grants to assist congregations to welcome members of all abilities as active participants so that a sense of belonging is conveyed.
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Emotional Adjustment to Life Changing Events
Someone who has a newly acquired physical condition goes through a range of emotional and physical adjustments. Changes in independence, appearance, relationships and ability to work, drive, and do normal activities at home are all typical and can lead to:
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Licensed Nursing Homes in Illinois
Nursing homes in Illinois are provided on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. Searches for nursing homes can be done by the name of the facility or by city, county, or zip code.
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Listing: Medical Lending Closet Directory
A listing of lending closets organizations in Chicago that one can contact to rent or loan medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or bath equipment for a short time.
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Joes Journey
Joe's Journey” tells the story of everything that was lost that day of Joe's brain injury, but, more importantly, of all that survived.
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Online VideoLifeCenter Item