Sammy was diagnosed with a rare brain disorder at 2-years-old. He wasn’t meeting any of his milestones, has developmental delays, epilepsy and autism and is non-verbal. Most of the time he struggles to communicate, but I can pretty much tell what he wants and needs. Since working with Evergreen Ho…Read More
So your child was just diagnosed with a disability or medical condition. You may be feeling a whole whirlwind of emotions right now: fear, sadness, anger, curiosity, and relief at finally knowing what is going on. Given how much you have to process in this moment, it might be hard to wrap your head …Read More
You want your child to have access to the best education possible, but sadly, it is often a struggle for children with medical complexities to access the tools they need to succeed. As a parent, it’s important to enlighten yourself on your child’s rights to an education and how you can ensure th…Read More
In our last blog post, we talked about how children with medical complexities can benefit from visiting a summer camp. Though this is very beneficial for many children, very few people know what the summer camp opportunities are. The team at Evergreen Home Health Care provides in-home care throughou…Read More
Summer camps are one of the many traditions that children look forward to as temperatures get warmer and summer settles in. These camps are surrounded by mutual interests, age ranges, genders, and more — but the goal is for those attending to leave with more than they came with. The benefits that …Read More
We often think of anxiety as an “adult” problem. Between balancing work, your relationship, and taking care of yourself and your possessions, most adults learn to juggle multiple sources of anxiety because stressors are a natural part of life. However, children also experience anxiety, and on to…Read More
If your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, know that you’re not alone. Around 300,000 children under 14 have epilepsy in the United States. While for some children, seizures are either outgrown or controlled with medication after time, others struggle with this type of condition for their who…Read More
When you hear the word “advocate,” you might think of or a protester crusading for their cause on the picket line. Having a medically fragile child isn’t too far off from championing for an issue on the ballot. Just as a protester is showing support for something they care about, when you have…Read More
When your child has a chronic medical condition, you can often tell just by looking at your home. If you’re like many parents with medically fragile children, you are constantly getting shipments of medical supplies for your child. This means that you might be dealing with boxes all over your home…Read More
Travel is one of the joys of life. When you travel, you can take a break from your daily routine, gain a new perspective, and recharge and refresh. However, for parents of medically fragile children, vacation can seem like a stressful, or even dangerous, endeavor. Fortunately, just because your chil…Read More