The Henry B. Betts LIFE Center is a multimedia education center that provides opportunities for Learning, Innovation, Family and Empowerment for people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments, chronic conditions or diseases affecting function — i.e., Ability.
We provide a starter set of core educational materials for a selected program, sectioned into key topics.
Caregiving
62 items
Caregiver's Guide to Stroke Recovery, The
Learn how to care for a loved one after a stroke, and care for yourself, too A stroke changes the life of more than just the survivor. Becoming a caregiver for a stroke patient means increased responsibilities, hard decisions, and new emotional stresses--especially when the patient is a loved one. This stroke recovery book will help you through these challenging times with knowledge, compassionate guidance, and reaffirming stroke rehabilitation anecdotes.
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Book/JournalLifeCenter Item
Listing: Vision Loss or Low Vision Resources
This list of resources will assist people who have vision loss to find support and tools to better their lives.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Assisted Living Facilities in Chicago Metropolitan Area
A helpful list of assisted living facilities and short term care rehabilitation facilities that are located in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Caregiver Support Resources
This listing provides information on a variety of resources for support as caregivers travel through their journey, as well as hiring a family member as your caregiver and the support resources to aid them.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Condition Information
118 items
Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Temperature Regulation
Problems with temperature regulation happen in people with cervical and high thoracic spinal cord injuries. Body temperature may
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Info SheetLifeCenter Item
Spinal Cord Injury Complications: Orthostatic Hypotension
Orthostatic or postural hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by moving from a lying to a sitting or standing position. It often occurs after spending a long time in bed and then suddenly getting up.
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Info SheetLifeCenter Item
Listing: Cancer Resources for Patients and Families
The listing of cancer resources consists of information on resources related to diagnosis, treatment, and next stages.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item
Listing: Organ Transplant Resources
This resource provides a listing of organ transplant foundations that help people navigate through recovering with a new organ or limb.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item