Today is National Special Education Day. This commemorates the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), signed by President Ford on this day in 1975. It is...
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November is the month we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. and it’s a time to pause and be grateful. The impending holidays often come with high expectations — as well as anxiety. This past year as we struggled...
Everyone has stress. Stress is any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. Some stress is good for you, for example, when you are learning something new, it stresses your mental capabilities. When you exercise,...
Every November, National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated to recognize and honor caregivers nationwide. Our family here at Flatrock depend on our caregivers, who provide so much for our residents. Beyond ensuring our residents have...
October 13th is National Train Your Brain Day! Did you know that being in a rut is actually bad for your brain? Your brain needs new stimuli to increase its potential capacity and stay sharp. The brain is, of course, part of our...
When Simone Biles dropped participation in several Olympic events to “get herself right mentally,” it started a much-needed conversation on mental health and the importance of safeguarding it. Those with poor mental health are...
October is not only Emotional Wellness month, but also Eating Better, Eating Together month. They are not mutually exclusive! Eating better and together can help with your emotional wellness: Harvard Health reports that eating a lot of...
October 3 marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and its participants commemorate this first week of October to raise awareness, fight discrimination and provide support to those who live...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time for us to celebrate people living with Down Syndrome, and recognize their unique abilities and contributions to our society. People with Down Syndrome, as we know from our own Flatrock residents, are...
Fall is a beautiful time in Michigan, but for many it is also a very busy time — with children returning to school and upcoming holidays to plan for. At Flatrock, we are always in awe of our staff and the great care they take of...
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