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1 month ago | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
Living independently presents numerous challenges for adults with disabilities, including the management of medications, therapies and medical equipment, as well as navigating limited mobility, transportation barriers and safety concerns. The lack of a robust support system can complicate daily living. COMPASS, based out of Shasta County, is dedicated to addressing these complexities by providing personalized, flexible support services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.
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2 months ago | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
Filing for conservatorship is a long, often complex journey that many parents and caregivers of disabled children embark on as their child approaches the age of 18. Like many parents, we wanted to ensure that our daughter had the support she needed to thrive as an adult while still respecting her independence and individuality.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
For parents and caregivers of adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, finding activities in their community that fit their needs can be difficult. While there are plenty of programs for younger children, many options often disappear once they reach adulthood, leaving a big gap in support and opportunities.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
jamanetwork.com | Amit X. Garg |Meaghan S. Cuerden |Jessica M. Sontrop |Jennifer Arnold
Hypertension and Kidney Function After Living Kidney Donation Amit X. Garg, MD, PhD; Jennifer B. Arnold, BSc; Meaghan S. Cuerden, PhD; Christine Dipchand, MD; Liane S. Feldman, MD; John S. Gill, MD; Martin Karpinski, MD; Scott Klarenbach, MD; Greg Knoll, MD; Charmaine E. Lok, MD; Matthew Miller, MD; Mauricio Monroy-Cuadros, MD; Christopher Nguan, MD; G. V. Ramesh Prasad, MD; Jessica M.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
urologynews.uk.com | Jennifer Arnold
Nurses can help support change in prostate cancer care by understanding change management and models and provide leadership in improving prostate cancer care. An important part of being able to lead change is to understand change theories such as the Lewin three step model of change which was described in 1951 [1].
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
When raising a child with special needs, advocacy becomes second nature. It starts with speaking up for your child’s needs at home and then expands to schools, doctor’s offices and community organizations. As a parent, you become their voice, making sure they get the support and accommodations they need to thrive. A supportive school environment is also key to help them succeed.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
Although Halloween can be a fun time for kids of all abilities, it often can be overwhelming for children with special needs. They may have trouble with the loud noises, crowds of people and changes in routine that are part of the Halloween festivities. It can be tricky to ensure your child has a safe and enjoyable Halloween, but some planning and flexibility can make it happen.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
northstateparent.com | Jennifer Arnold
For many children facing challenging and complicated medical conditions, hope exists in the form of Shriners Children’s Hospitals. This world-renowned health care system, with a rich history of philanthropy, has transformed countless lives for over a century. Shriners Children’s Northern California treats just under 3000 patients from the North State counties of Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Shasta and Siskiyou each year.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
mdpi.com | Akshaya Lakshmi Thananjeyan |Jennifer Arnold |Mitchell Lee |Cheryl Au
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May 23, 2024 | 
jamanetwork.com | Amit X. Garg |Jennifer Arnold |Christine Dipchand |Dalhousie Halifax
Key PointsQuestion
Do normotensive living kidney donors, compared with nondonors, have a higher risk of hypertension in the first 7 years following donation? Findings
In this 17-center prospective cohort study that included 924 living kidney donors and 396 nondonors, there were no significant between-group differences in the risk of hypertension and no significant between-group differences in mean blood pressure or the change in blood pressure during a median follow-up of 7.3 years.
