Jobs That Improve Life for People with Disabilities
Disability is more common than you think — in fact, 61 million adults in the U.S. have some type of disability. There are many kinds of functional disabilities that can affect a […]
Communication is Key!
Communication is vital to building a healthy and thriving company; and employees musthave the proper skills in order to successfully accomplish this. Since the dawn of time, communication has been […]
Common Misconceptions: What does The STAR Center actually do for clients?
Founded in 1988, the STAR Center provides services to people with disabilities of all ages and needs. Services for education, employment, and independence for all ages and needs are provided […]
Mobility Issues in the Senior Community
Mobility problems in older adults may be attributed to several common conditions: muscle weakness, joint problems, pain, disease, and neurological difficulties. At times, several mild problems occur at once and […]
Hearing Loss in Aging Adults
One in 3 adults over age 65 has hearing loss. It is potentially the most common problem associated with aging. Older people who can’t hear well become depressed, or they may […]
Statewide Expansion for the STAR Center
Since their humble beginnings in borrowed space, located in the basement of West Jackson Elementary School,The STAR Center has been on a mission. That mission is to help any person […]
Pet Therapy
The National Center for Biotechnology Information states: “Almost 65% of American households have at least one pet. That means that your loved one likely has benefited at some point from […]
Depression and Alcoholism in Aging Adults
Depression and alcoholism commonly coincide for all affected age groups. Many times, one proves to be a result of the other. These two disorders occur simultaneously in more than 8% […]
Nutrition for Aging Adults: What’s for dinner?
Nutrition is important for all age ranges. Just like gas for a vehicle, what we eat powers everything that keeps us going. However, as we age, our bodies have different […]
Reducing the Risk of Falls: Visually Impaired Older Adults
What is the source? In society’s older population, the leading cause of death due to unintentional injuries can be attributed to falls. Many factors contribute to fall risks, particularly visual […]
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