Supporting a child with lupus can be challenging but extremely rewarding for a caregiver. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body. Although lupus in children can be challenging to manage, with proper care and support, children with lupus can live full and happy lives. Lupus Symptoms in Children The first… Continue Reading Living with Lupus: The Challenges for Patients and Caregivers
Though you might assume strep throat is only contagious among children, adults can also become ill from this infection. In fact, many adults, particularly caregivers and teachers, develop strep throat after exposure to children carrying the germs. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of strep throat, including how it’s passed from person to person,… Continue Reading Caregiver Tips for Strep Throat Prevention | Best Care
The winter months are full of fun opportunities for children, with plenty of outdoor winter activities available right here in Minnesota. While many are focused on physical sports, which can be challenging for some children with either physical or mental disabilities, there are ways to adapt typical wintry activities to suit any child. Plus, there… Continue Reading 4 Winter Activities for Kids with Disabilities
The holiday season is usually a time of traveling. But, while flying across the country or driving across the state is a time-honored tradition for many families, traveling can also present unique challenges for many people. For personal care assistants, traveling with in-home care patients involves busy schedules, long road trips, and navigating lines at… Continue Reading Holiday Travel Tips for Children with Autism
According to the Department of Human Services for Minnesota, a school-age children/young adult’s care plan is “…a written description of each of the medically necessary PCA services a child will need during the school day with specific instruction of how the services should be provided.” The care plan should be complete within the first week of a… Continue Reading What Is a Care Plan for Pediatric Home Care?
Did you know that National Pumpkin Day is October 26th? To celebrate, we thought it would be fun to share a few fun pumpkin-themed activities that PCAs and parents can try out with children in need of pediatric home care! Halloween should be an exciting time of year for all children to enjoy, regardless of… Continue Reading Pumpkin Crafts for Kids with Autism
As we get closer to Halloween, tons of activities are ramping up. For children with special needs, this can be an overwhelming time of year, but we can still help them have a good time. Here are some ideas to make Halloween a fun and comfortable time for all children. Prepare Early Stores, schools, and… Continue Reading 5 Fun Halloween Activities for Children with Special Needs
Cerebral palsy refers to a number of neurological conditions that are caused by brain damage during pregnancy or in the early years of life. There are several known causes of cerebral palsy, including brain bleeds and traumatic childhood injuries; however, many reasons are still unknown. Currently, there is no cure for cerebral palsy but many… Continue Reading Home Care Services for Cerebral Palsy
Approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States has some form of autism. New tools for supporting and communicating effectively with autistic people, particularly those with non-verbal autism, are popping up every day. As with many areas of life, there are apps for just about anything, including assisting in helping people with autism develop… Continue Reading Best Autism Apps on Apple and Android
Slips, trips, and falls are part of any child’s life. But they can cause serious injuries if your home isn’t properly safeguarded. Giving children room to explore and learn how to move around safely is vital for their development. Visually-impaired children will be less likely to spot hazards like sharp objects or obstacles that could… Continue Reading Improve Home Safety for Vision Impaired Family Members