In the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “foster” is defined as “to encourage or promote the development of something” and to “bring up.” That definition is an apt description of Flatrock’s mission...
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The arrival of May brings the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, the National Alliance on Mental Health reinforces the message: “You are Not Alone.” Every year, millions of Americans are living with a mental...
Most people would agree that natural lighting in architectural design is the most aesthetically pleasing option for illuminating space. But did you know it is also the healthiest? It has been long been established that increased hours of...
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. At Flatrock, we have a number of residents with Down syndrome, a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has...
Recently, the Pittsburgh International Airport opened a suite of “sensory rooms” for autistic travelers, the latest in six international airports to do so. While sensory rooms have been in use since the 1970s, the addition of these rooms...
Generation Z, the latest generation to come of age in America, has been determined by the American Psychological Association to be experiencing the worst mental health of any generation previous. But that does not tell the entire story of this age...
February 19 is National Caregivers Day, when we recognize those individuals who care for those who need it the most. At Flatrock, we see firsthand the hard work and heart our caregivers put into their care for our residents. We have staff...
Sometimes it’s easiest to assume that what we see and hear (or don’t see and hear) about a person is all there is. That is the experience for many who struggle with autism. Autism is a complicated development disorder that...
As the famous saying goes, “If you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Charles Zimmer, who works as development manager at Flatrock, is a living example of that saying. “I love working for...
The coronavirus pandemic health crisis is not just physical, but mental as well. For those struggling with depression, anxiety or other mental health or substance abuse issues, the coronavirus pandemic has provided additional trials. For many...
