The Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner Provides New Path to Treatment
Hands of Heartland, like many organizations operating in the mental health and treatment industry, has traditionally maintained a part-time or contractual relationship with our Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners. This
Treating Developmentally Disabled With Dual Diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, with 5.8M people suffering from the disease annually. The disease falls under the category of symptoms referred to
Setting Goals for People with Developmental Disabilities
Chances are you’ve taken time out of your schedule at some point to make a plan or set goals for events and activities in your life in order to make
Community Service for the Holidays
Volunteering plays a huge role in the health of our society. People place so much value on it that a 2018 report showed that Americans volunteered almost 6.9 billion hours,
What is Create-Ables?
Adults with developmental disabilities often rely on caregivers and support programs in order to gain access to experiences others take for granted. From employment support programs to assisted living arrangements,
Caring for Family Members Around the Holidays
With family coming into town, different work schedules, decorations around the house, and other changes to the normal daily routine, the holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. For
Exercise for Mental Health
Your health is a measure of more than how many miles you can run or how much you can lift at the gym. While it’s important to strive to achieve
Choosing Respite Care for Your Elderly Parent
Whether a caregiver is a family member or a hired professional, caregivers play a vital role in the care of disabled and elderly individuals. No matter how vital that role,
Give Back by Donating to Community Centers
Hands of Heartland operates with the mission of maximizing community integration for individuals under our care, as we believe their amazing skills and abilities shouldn’t be hidden away but shared
How Respite Services Can Help Facilitate Independent Living
The number of facilities providing assisted living services have grown over the years and the laws and regulations governing these facilities have drastically improved the level of care available to
The Importance of Independence for Individuals with IDDs
The acronym IDD refers to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The term has evolved from less socially acceptable terminology used in the past and reflects a more positive and