Tips for a Sensory-Friendly 4th of July
June 30th, 2018
For most people, 4th of July firework displays are a magical experience. For those with sensory processing disorders, they can be a nightmare — quickly leading to stress, overwhelm, and meltdowns. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a “condition in which the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses.” […]
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Announcing New Industry White Paper – Coming Next Month!
June 18th, 2018
“Care Management for Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges” Available July 2018 Intervention Associates is proud to announce the upcoming release of a new White Paper! Behavioral and mental health issues affect one in four older adults — yet so often the aging population is excluded from discussions of awareness and treatment. “Care Management for […]
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Beat the Heat – Tips for Hot Weather Safety
June 9th, 2018
Spring is in the air…but not for much longer. Summer Solstice is right around the corner and many people are looking forward to the extra hours of daylight it brings along with it. Unfortunately, longer days also means higher temperatures – and a much higher chance for dehydration, heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Heat-related illnesses […]
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How to Detect Hearing Loss
June 2nd, 2018
Since residing in Center City, Philadelphia I have become more aware of people having a hearing loss. In the classes that I take at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Temple University, a lifelong learning academy for people 50 years and older, many people ask for others to repeat things and or to speak louder. […]
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