Tag Archives: REHABDATA

What is Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss may be defined as not being able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing. Hard of hearing refers to having hearing loss that ranges from mild to severe. A person who is Deaf* may have profound … Continue reading

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On a Scale of 1 to 10, #PainCounts

In 2001, the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) and other pain related organizations declared September National Pain Awareness Month. Pain is a part of life and something most people experience, and can range from mild, like a headache or overtaxed … Continue reading

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En una escala de 1 a 10, el #DolorCuenta

En 2001, la Asociación Estadounidense del Dolor Crónico (ACPA, por sus siglas en inglés) (en inglés) y otras organizaciones relacionadas con el dolor declararon el mes de septiembre como el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Dolor (en inglés). El … Continue reading

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If you liked… What are hidden and invisible disabilities?

May 2022 hosts a variety of awareness events, including Mental Health Awareness Month, Better Speech and Hearing Month, National Arthritis Awareness Month, and National Stroke Awareness Month, among others. To help celebrate, we are updating our blogpost on hidden and … Continue reading

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¿Qué es la salud reproductiva?

Según el Instituto Nacional de las Ciencias de la Salud Ambiental (NIEHS, por sus siglas en inglés) (en inglés) de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés), la salud reproductiva (en inglés) se refiere a … Continue reading

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Grateful for Family Caregivers: 10 tips for Family Caregivers During the Holidays

November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). There is no better time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country on Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans are family caregivers including children, spouses, partners, and … Continue reading

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Come Together During Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the week of September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States (https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html). It is also preventable. The … Continue reading

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Dementia: A Disorder that Affects Cognitive Function

According to the National Institute of Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dementia is the “loss of cognitive functioning – thinking, remembering, and reason – and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a … Continue reading

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Demencia: Un trastorno que afecta la función cognitiva

Según el Instituto Nacional de Envejecimiento (NIA, por sus siglas en inglés) en los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés), la demencia es la “pérdida del funcionamiento cognitivo – pensamiento, recuerdo, y la razón – y … Continue reading

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In the Stacks – Research on Veterans with Disabilities in the NARIC Collection

NARIC’s collection includes more than 100,000 publications and over 200,000 abstracts. We take a virtual walk through the stacks to find research on veterans with disabilities and their families from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere. Continue reading

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