May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Did you know that: Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. That 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer from strokes each year Stroke kill an estimated 133,000 Americans each year There are over 6 million stroke survivors living in the U.S. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every […]
A great resource to find out about government benefits
Navigating your way through the benefits maze can be a challenge. Say you find yourself suddenly unable to work because of a catastrophic health event or injury. Maybe you know you need to apply for Social Security disability benefits, but what about other benefits? You think you’ve heard of something referred to as SNAP, and […]
Questions about Social Security benefits? Ask Social Security via Facebook on June 9
From 1 to 3 pm Central time on Thursday, June 9, Benefits.gov will host a live Facebook question and answer session. Experts from both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Labor will be available to answer questions. Interested? Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/276161859384152/
Need information about Rock Region Metro’s Paratransit services? Look no further
Would you love to run errands, go shopping and take in fun events around Central Arkansas, but you don’t have transportation? Would you love to be able to use the city transit system, but the nearest bus stop is several blocks from your home and your disability prevents you from getting there? Do you find […]
New York Times article takes an in-depth look at people confined to nursing homes who could live at home with the proper supports
The New York Times recently published an article, “Confined to Nursing Homes, but Longing (and Ready) for Home”. The article provides several compelling examples of individuals who entered a nursing home because of an illness or traumatic event and then found it difficult to get back out (and some are still not out). One of […]