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Insurance Denials Reversed!- Special-Needs Edition

November 1, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

Although it took 8 months of fighting with our insurance provider, Wyatt finally received his new hospital bed. We ultimately used an organization called Health Advocates to assist us in the process. They spoke directly with our insurer and coordinated Read More

Special-Needs

Insurance Denials: Special-Needs Edition

August 6, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

For the last 8 months I have been trying to get my insurance company to approve a semi-electric hospital bed for my son.  He is 9 years-old, has cerebral palsy as a primary diagnosis, and still sleeps in his crib.  Luckily he is Read More

Special-Needs

The Happiness Chemicals

July 2, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

I LOVE the science behind happiness.  When we do things, especially activities that make us happy, chemicals are released that influence our emotions.  The Huffington Post published an article on October 20, 2014 entitled “Hacking Into Your Happiness Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Read More

Happiness, Self-Care

Happiness Takes Work

June 18, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

In order for happiness to be lasting in our lives, we have to work on it daily.  A huge happiness disrupter is negative self-talk.  It is imperative that we manage this chatter closely.  According to the Financial Post’s article from October Read More

Happiness, Self-Care, Special-Needs

Happiness Redefined

June 11, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

When we are blessed with special-needs children, life looks very different when compared to typical families.  Depending on the severity of the disability, everyday can be a challenge.  When my son was an infant, I was scared to pick him up Read More

Happiness, Special-Needs

Path to Happiness

June 4, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

Happiness is desired by all, but very few have a sustained experience.  We easily gravitate to a negative disposition, therefore we must make a lifetime choice to work on staying happy.  I have studied the science behind happiness and those Read More

Happiness, Self-Care, Special-Needs

Emotional Self-Care

May 26, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

It is vital to engage in self-care regularly, especially if we are caregivers.  Emotional well-being is critical to happiness and longevity, so we all need to be mindful about protecting and nurturing it.  Many of us may engage regularly in Read More

Self-Care

Self-Care

May 26, 2016November 9, 2021 apastors

I have and will continue to dedicate a lot of time to the study and practice of self-care. In recent years self-care has become a trendy phrase to use, but many of us are still not committed to taking care Read More

Self-Care

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