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April 3, 2025
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Empowering Independence on National Healthcare Decisions Day

How NEILS empowers positive decision making for care through the […]
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March 21, 2025
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Support for Transitioning from a Nursing Home to Independent Living

From Hallways to Home: How NEILS Nursing Home Transition Program […]
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February 24, 2025
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Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled

How NEILS Connects Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities Northeast […]
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January 15, 2025
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How Assistive Technology Can Empower You

New Year, New Independence with NEILS in 2025 Gain independence, […]
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December 30, 2024
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Your Journey to Self-Sufficient Living

How NEILS Supports Independent Living Living independently can be a […]
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November 18, 2024
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The Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Elderly Care

Honoring Our Unsung Heroes As older adults age, they often […]
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November 4, 2024
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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time […]
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September 20, 2024
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Benefits of Aging in Place

The Bright Side: How NEILS Makes Aging Easier We grow […]
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August 20, 2024
Heat and the Elderly

Hot Weather and the Elderly: Tips to Beat the Heat

Take Care of Yourself and Elderly Loved Ones During Hot […]
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July 30, 2024
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How to Identify When an Elderly Person Needs Help

5 Warning Signs of Deteriorating Health Deciding when or if […]
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June 28, 2024
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The Comfort of Home: When and Why Home Health Care Works

Need help at home? Home health care incorporates a full […]
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May 29, 2024

Did you know? NEILS Accepts Used Medical Equipment for the Community!

Unlock the power of giving back. Discover how you can […]
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April 19, 2024
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Assistive Technology Spotlight

The ever-changing and improving landscape of technological advancements offers more […]
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March 31, 2024
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March NEILS

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

One out of every four individuals with disabilities resides in […]
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February 29, 2024
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Essential Home Care Services for Our Veterans

At NEILS, we take great pride in our contract with […]
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January 31, 2024
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Recognizing Signs of Dementia in Your Loved One

As we help to care for our elderly it can […]
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December 31, 2023
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How to Start a Conversation with Your Aging Parents About Their Needs

As our parents age, they will require more and more […]
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November 30, 2023
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Helping Youths with Disabilities Prepare for Life After High School

Transitioning from high school to the adult world can be […]
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October 30, 2023
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The Importance of Independent Living Skills Training

People with disabilities can face unique challenges when it comes […]
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September 30, 2023
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The Importance of Disability Advocacy

Imagine living in a world where every step, every interaction, […]
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August 31, 2023
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How Schools Can Support Students with Disabilities

How Schools Can Support Students with Disabilities Throughout the years, […]
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July 31, 2023
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Recognizing the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]
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June 30, 2023
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Understanding Our Nursing Home Transition Program

The Northeast Independent Living Services’ (NEILS) Nursing Home Transition Program […]
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May 12, 2023
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The Power of Peer Support for Persons with Disabilities

Living with a disability can present challenges that go beyond […]
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April 26, 2023
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Dealing With Discrimination: Tips and Resources For People with a Disability

Despite the progress made in promoting disability inclusion, people with […]
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March 14, 2023
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The Significance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Every March, the United States celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month […]
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February 28, 2023
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Not All Disabilities Are Visible

As a society, many people overlook disabilities that are not […]
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January 30, 2023
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National Braille Literacy Awareness Month

Every year on January 4th, World Braille Day is celebrated […]
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December 30, 2022
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Be in Control of Your Care Options

Whether you’re transitioning home from a nursing home or learning […]
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November 22, 2022
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Next week marks an important day around the globe – […]
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October 28, 2022
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Disability Awareness: Business Edition

One of our recent blog posts covered How to Promote […]
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September 30, 2022
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Tips for Cleaning with a Disability

Cleaning can often seem daunting and the last thing you […]
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August 30, 2022
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Disability Assistance Device Donations

Do you have new or used medical equipment that is […]
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July 28, 2022
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Exercises for People with Limited Mobility

When you have limited mobility, going to the gym can […]
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June 30, 2022
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Helping Seniors Stay at Home

As we grow older, day-to-day activities can become increasingly more […]
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May 26, 2022
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How to Promote Disability Awareness

Over forty million people have some type of disability in […]
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April 19, 2022
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Learning to Live Independently

Do you or a loved one need help learning or […]
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March 25, 2022
5 Spring Activities for the Elderly

5 Spring Activities for the Elderly

Spring has sprung and the outdoors are calling to all […]
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February 23, 2022
Donate your medical equipment

Donations Accepted

Did you know that we recycle used (or new) medical […]
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January 24, 2022
Adaptive Clothing for Independent Living

Adaptive Clothing for You

Whatever the reason you may have reduced mobility or fine […]
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December 22, 2021
Peer Support from NEILS

Peer Support from NEILS

If you have a disability you will never be alone […]
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November 17, 2021
Nursing Home Transition

Nursing Home Transition Program

NEILS is dedicated to improving the lives of the disabled […]
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September 27, 2021
Safety in the Bedroom

Seniors and the Bedroom

Let’s Talk About the Bedroom   For seniors, the bedroom […]
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August 27, 2021
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Gifts for Seniors

It’s August and fall will be here before we know […]
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August 25, 2021
Signs of Dementia

Concerned About Dementia?

As we help to care for our elderly it can […]
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August 25, 2021
Focus on Nutrition

Focus On Nutrition

Believe it or not, malnutrition is in the top 10 […]
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August 25, 2021
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Seniors And Technology

Seniors and technology aren’t always a match made in heaven, […]
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May 5, 2021
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Let’s Talk About the Bathroom

It might be surprising to you to find out just […]
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March 26, 2021
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FAQs About Home Health Care

We receive a few questions on a regular basis and […]
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March 2, 2021
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The Transition Out of the Hospital or Nursing Home

How do you transition your elderly or disabled loved one […]
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December 28, 2020
Relieve your worries with NEILS

Relieve Your Worries

Do you have a senior parent that you worry about? […]
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August 7, 2019
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Americans with disabilities staying in the workforce

The numbers go hand-in-hand. With age, there is a larger […]
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August 7, 2019
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Worry-free flights for individuals with disabilities

Flying has become easier for individuals with disabilities thanks to […]
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July 16, 2019
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Wheelchair accessible rental vehicle tips

Tips for Where to Rent a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle No […]
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July 10, 2019
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We’re your independent living resource

NorthEast Independent Living Services offers a full range of programs […]
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June 25, 2019
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Your donated medical equipment will help others

Every day, many families struggle to find funding assistance to […]
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June 11, 2019
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Time with aging loved ones and home care to help out

Memorial Day weekend was an enjoyable long weekend to reflect […]
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June 11, 2019
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Let NEILS assist you in light housekeeping

Needing Help at Home? Keeping a clean home can be […]
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June 11, 2019
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Smartphone apps to help elder caregivers

Being the home care caregiver for your loved one can […]
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June 11, 2019
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Coming home from the nursing home

People can live in their community with complex disabilities. It’s […]
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May 15, 2019
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Foster a strong relationship with your caregiver

When it comes to home care, you and your caregiver […]
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April 30, 2019
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Peace of mind for mom

Let’s say you’re 40-something professional man with an aging parent. […]
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July 7, 2017
Get back to living in your own home

Our Homes, Not Nursing Homes!

We’re going to make-believe for a moment.  I want you […]
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February 10, 2017
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United We Stand

This week has been trying.  I have a flood of […]
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May 4, 2017

Disability in the Workplace

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February 1, 2017

1st Quarter 2017

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September 15, 2016

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April 28, 2016

2nd Quarter 2016

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