So Why Keep Screening?

BY H. BARRY WALDMAN DDS, MPH, PHD, STEVEN P. PERLMAN DDS, MSCD, DHL (HON, THADDEUS J. ARNOLD, MPH AND MISHA GAREY, DDS The repeated screenings do demonstrate that significant numbers of individuals are referred to dental practitioners and receive the needed relief from pain and suffering. DELAYED AND NO CARE “…On the patient side of the balance sheet, having a child with (disabilities) is costly and can directly impact a family’s stability… The general public’s […]

Do You Need to Name an Executor of Your Estate? Seven Questions and Answers to Help You Decide.

Estates vary regarding valuation and complexity. In its simplest definition, if you own assets, you have an estate. If you also have debts and/or a will, you may need someone to settle your estate when you die. “Most individuals understand the importance of creating a financial strategy or a life care plan1 for their family, especially when a family member has special needs” says Connor W. Kavanaugh, who is a Special Care Planner2 with MassMutual-Oregon3 […]

How We Made Our Vacation Work for Sammy and the Family

Is it truly vacation if we are constantly hovering over Sammy to make sure he doesn’t ruin something that doesn’t belong to us? Going away is supposed to be an exciting activity for most yet, at the same time, finding the right vacation spot can end up being a big stressor. My family and I know this from experience. We’ve always needed to find vacations that fit the needs of my brother, Sammy, who has […]

An Indoor And Inclusive Play-Away Room Can Be A Building Block For Happy Children

AN EP HOME IMPROVEMENT EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLES M SCHWAB ARCHITECT, AIA, UNIVERSAL DESIGNED AND SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE “Play is the highest form of research,” noted Einstein. So let’s take a look at how your little Einstein’s, or Dr. Frankenstein’s, as the case may be, can play safely and creatively in an interior space within your home. Let’s design a Play-Away Room, designed specifically for inclusive play for your children and their playmates. Play is learning and […]

FLIP Your Child’s Summer Vacation

EP TRAVEL EDITION BY MICHELLE RANALDO Get out that map and have your child pick a place they would like to explore. With the help of the internet and local library resources, let them lead the way. Although my son is an adult now, we have had many memorable vacations and still travel together as much as our schedules allow. We often planned our vacations with his interests in mind although we added several of […]