Mobility, Lifts & Much More In-Service

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TherapyTimes
June2014 / Volume 2, Number 6
In This Issue

• JuneUpdates
• 2nd Quarter Meeting
• Mobility, Lifts & Much More In-Service
• Colorado Angels Pageant
• Palomino Pals Riding Program
• Human Resource Update
• Littleton FireFighters Assn. Magic Show
• Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
• PPHC Clients Available

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friendswhostutter.org

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Contact Us!
Jennifer Rahrer,Director of Therapy
303-747-4021
jrahrerpediatrichomecare.com
Victoria Manley,Med Records Specialist
303-747-6203

Patty Orlowski, Therapy Coordinator
303-747-6271

Ann Martin, Administrator
303-747-4018

Chelsea Preiss, Payroll/HR Asst.
720-924-3558
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June Updates

Important Reminders : 1)Call the Family within 24hours of taking the referral from Patty 2) Call Patty and tell her your SOC date so we can send an SOC order 3) Call Patty and let her know if your SOC date changes(even by just 1or 2 days)
PPHC is now ACHC Certified
We Are Always Adding New Clients - Make Sure You Check On-Line for the Latest Update
PPHC offers $150 Bonus to current PPHC Therapists for referral and hire of new PPHC therapist. Send referral to .
Deadline to Register for Angels Pageant for special needs children is July 1st!

2nd Quarter Meeting Hosted by South Zone

Please Join PPHC therapists for a fun and informative evening of networking, dinner, competency sign offs, roundtable discussions and case studies.
Monday, June 23rd
6:00pm - 8:30pm
The ARC Arapahoe & Douglas Counties
(6538 Racine; Centennial CO 80111)
Please RSVP to so we have plenty of food and drinks! Hosted by Susu Dugas, Amy Karpas & Meg Swearingen.

Colorado Angels Pageant 2014

Please share with your families this exciting event August 2, 2014 at Mountain View High School in Loveland!
This is NOT your typical pageant. This pageant is specifically for children and young adults with special needs and is not about talent or ability. This is a non-competitive pageant, there are no losers, EVERY participant receives a crown, sash, t-shirt, professional hair and makeup, goodie bag and professional photography. This experience is completely free to all participants. It is not about judging the participants but about celebrating their beauty both inside and out. We want every participant and their families to have an amazing experience. Our pageant believes that every child is a gift regardless of their abilities..
Here is the link for registration, information and pictures:

Please share information with our families quickly because the deadline is July 1st!

Home Assessments: Mobility, Lifts & Much More Connecting Families With Life Changing Options

Please Join Us for an exciting and informative PPHC In-Service! We will have hord'oeurves and networking, roundtable discussions and a presentation on the most successful options for pediatric mobility, lifts and other home equipment to help improve the quality of life for your families. In partnership with Colorado Medical Supply we will provide resources, industry experts and materials for you to experience hands-on and be able to refer to your patients.
Monday, June 30th
4:30pm - 6:30pm
The ARC Arapahoe & Douglas Counties
(6538 Racine; Centennial CO 80111)
Please RSVP by June 25th to

FREE Tickets to Littleton Fire Fighters Annual 38th Wonderful World of Magic Variety Show

Professional Pediatric Home Care is a sponsor of the 38th Annual Littleton Fire Fighters Association Variety Show:
Wonderful World of Magic
Thursday, July 17th
7:00pm
El Jebel Shrine Auditorium
This show has entertainers performing magic, juggling, clowning and other fun acts for children. The event also raises money to help replenish the Fire Fighters Burn Fund. We have purchased tickets to distribute to some of our PPHC families. We have limited amounts so please tell your families and have parent contact Chris Wood at 720-414-2220 if interested. We will give out to families on a first come, first served basis.

Palomino Pals Riding Program

Palomino Recreational Riding at Double T Stables located in Parker Colorado offers FREE bi-weekly 30 minute horse riding for eight sessions. Each child will work with one trainer and 2-3 volunteers. Larry Olsen of the Palomino Mounted Patrol and Terri and Terry Thomas of Double T Stables joined knowledge and experience with horses and Special Needs Children to open the Non-Profit Palomino Pals Recreational Riding Program. The program has worked with over 200 children in the four years since opening in 2008. Their love of children and horses has had a huge impact for a successful program.
This is a great activity for our kids! If interested, please contact Terri at Palomino Pals at 303-840-3698 or email at his email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let her know you work with Professional Pediatric Home Care. More information at palominopals.com.

Human Resource Updates

By Chelsea Preiss, HR Assistant
Because You Care: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
For many people, being a family caregiver is a beautiful gift of kindness, love and loyalty.In fact, nearly 40 million Americans look after family members who are older than 65. Many others care for loved ones — of all ages — who are ill or have disabilities.But even though it may be a labor of love, that doesn't mean it's easy.It's hard work that can be exhausting and overwhelming at times. Burnout is a very real possibility. And it can put the well-being of both the caregiver and the cared-for at risk.
Caregivers need care too
Here are seven ways to help prevent burnout — and strike a better balance:
1. Do daily self-checks. How tired are you? How's your body holding up? Are you feeling irritable or edgy? This can help you become more in tune with your own needs. Try to listen to your body's cues — and make changes accordingly.
2. Be realistic about what you can manage. For example, you might decide: "I can visit my dad three times a week, grocery shop and mow the lawn. But I can't handle all the cooking and cleaning." This will help you identify specific things you need help with.
3. Reconsider your options for help. Maybe you don't have the luxury of many helping hands to turn to. Or perhaps you've been reluctant — or too tired or busy — to ask. Reach out to others. Be specific about what you need. For example, a family member may be able to stay with your loved one for the afternoon. Or a neighbor might be glad to run a few weekly errands.You can also look for resources in your area, such as options for respite care. Here are two good places to start:

• Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 or
• Family Caregiver Alliance:

4. Schedule "me time." Setting aside even a few minutes of personal time each day may do wonders for your outlook and stamina. Remember, this isn't selfish. It's something you're doing so that you can be a better caregiver.
5. Nurture your other relationships. You may not have a lot of time to spare. But don't isolate yourself. Perhaps you can video chat with your best friend. Or schedule weekly date nights with your partner.
6. Have your own wellness plan. Many caregivers worry about what would happen if they got sick. Who would take care of my loved one? That's why good health habits aren't a luxury — they're essential.Regular exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy — and reduce caregiver stress.* And any amount of activity is better than none! Here are more tips for wellness:Don't skip your own doctor visits. And make sure you're up-to-date on screenings and immunizations.

• Keep healthful foods on hand. You need good fuel for your busy days.
• Set a regular sleep schedule — and try to stick to it as much as possible.

7. Accept that it can be trying. Negative emotions, such as anger, frustration and impatience, can arise — even in close relationships. These feelings are normal — and don't mean you're an unloving caregiver or a bad person.
Talking with a trusted friend or another caregiver may help. If you feel overwhelmed, you might also consider seeing a professional counselor** or joining a support group for caregivers.Remember, when you take care of yourself, it isn't selfish. Honoring your needs may help you care for others with more energy and love.
You can find more resources online for caregiver help at Source4Women™ or UHC TV.
*Talk with your doctor before significantly increasing your activity level.
**Check your benefits plan to see what services may be covered.© 2014 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Healthy Mind Healthy Body®January 2013 enewsletter.
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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Tied to Balance, Coordination Problems

(Reuters Health) - Children who are diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder are at higher risk of having impaired gross motor skills, according to a review of past studies.
Balance, coordination and ball skills were the areas where children exposed to alcohol in the womb had the most problems, researchers found. “This is biologically plausible as alcohol is a teratogen which causes damage to the developing brain,” Barbara Lucas told Reuters Health in an email. “Areas of the brain that may be damaged include those which are important for motor control.” Lucas is the study’s lead author from The George Institute for Global Health in Sydney, Australia.
Researchers aren’t sure how many Americans have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), which is a collection of conditions that occur among children whose mothers drank during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome, one of the more severe forms of FASD featuring abnormal facial features and growth problems, is estimated to occur in between 0.2 and 1.5 of every 1,000 live births, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lucas and her colleagues reviewed past studies to determine how gross motor skills, which include sitting up and rolling over, may be affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
They looked at studies that included children up to 18 years old with FASD, moderate to heavy alcohol exposure while in the womb or a mother with alcohol dependency and compared them to children without prenatal alcohol exposure or related problems. The researchers found 14 studies to include in the analysis and were able to combine data from 10 of those studies.
Overall, the odds of a child having gross motor skill impairment tripled when the child had a FASD diagnosis or was exposed to a moderate to heavy amount of alcohol while in the womb. The researchers were not able to determine exactly what proportion of alcohol-exposed children has motor problems.
About 10 drinks per week constitutes moderate to high levels of alcohol exposure, Lucas said, but no safe level of drinking during pregnancy has been established.“The safest option is to avoid alcohol,” she said.
Specifically, the researchers found problems with balance, coordination and how children were able to play with a ball were more common among those with alcohol exposure in the womb.“Children who are exposed to alcohol prenatally would benefit from assessment of their gross motor skills,” Lucas said. If problems are found, she said physiotherapists, who are specialists in movement, can help children improve their skills.
SOURCE: bit.ly/1kdKfMB Pediatrics, online June 9, 2014.

PPHC Clients Available 5/20/14

(If interested, contact Patty Orlowski at 303-747-6271)
ID / DOB / Type / Diagnosis / City
308 / 10/31/98 / SLP / Autism / Arvada
3754 / 09/27/03 / SLP / Cerebral Palsy / Aurora
4023 / 10/14/08 / OT / C.P. / Aurora
4023 / 10/14/08 / SLP / C.P. / Aurora
4191 / 08/21/99 / OT / Child Sexual abuse / Aurora
4848 / 11/26/09 / OT / FEVR / Aurora
4777 / 05/16/06 / SLP / Down Syndrome / Aurora
4777 / 05/16/06 / OT / Down Syndrome / Aurora
4755 / 09/22/11 / OT / Feeding Difficulties / Aurora
4151 / 01/03/10 / SLP / Feeding issues / Aurora
2653 / 10/31/96 / PT / CP/ R hemi / Aurora
661 / 06/12/01 / OT / CP / Aurora
4825 / 04/30/10 / SLP / Exp.toNox. Sub. In Utero / Aurora
4825 / 04/30/10 / OT / Exp.toNox. Sub. In Utero / Aurora
4795 / 11/17/03 / OT / Down Syndrome / Aurora
3010 / 03/18/97 / OT / Aurora
3010 / 03/18/97 / OT / Auditory Processing Deficits / Aurora
3445 / 10/25/01 / OT / R hemiplegia / Aurora
4047 / 12/18/08 / SLP / Expressive Speech Delays / Aurora
4834 / 06/12/02 / OT / CP / Aurora
4834 / 06/12/02 / SLP / CP / Aurora
4834 / 06/12/02 / PT / CP / Aurora
3135 / 05/04/01 / OT / Encephalopathy / Aurora
4826 / 06/01/08 / SLP / Speech Delay / Aurora
1853 / 12/21/99 / OT / Cerebral Palsy / Aurora
3274 / 12/15/97 / OT / Down's Syndrome / Brighton
2130 / 12/18/04 / OT / DeMosier Syndrome / Brighton
2960 / 09/22/09 / OT / Beckwith-Wiedeman Syndrome / Brighton
3973 / 06/25/09 / SLP / Seizures / Centennial
4809 / 05/29/06 / OT / Gross and Fine Motor Delays / Centennial
4809 / 05/29/06 / SLP / Gross and Fine Motor Delays / Centennial
4809 / 05/29/06 / PT / Gross and Fine Motor Delays / Centennial
2151 / 05/26/06 / OT / Chromosomal Deletion / Commerce City
4838 / 11/05/98 / PT / Ch 5Q Deletion Dis. / Commerce City
4670 / 02/19/08 / OT / Feeding Problems / Denver
4670 / 02/19/08 / PT / Feeding Problems / Denver
4534 / 11/09/12 / SLP / Septo Optic Dysplagia / Denver
4611 / 10/26/01 / OT / CP / Denver
4699 / 08/12/10 / SLP / Autism / Denver
2796 / 04/18/03 / OT / CP/ w recurrent seizures / Denver
4763 / 04/11/11 / SLP / Down Syndrome / Denver
3987 / 12/15/06 / OT / Chromosomal Duplication / Denver
4815 / 11/22/06 / PT / Mood Disorder / Denver
1798 / 08/18/03 / PT / Cerebral Palsy / Denver
1798 / 08/18/03 / OT / Cerebral Palsy / Denver
1835 / 02/23/04 / PT / Angelman's Syndrome / Denver
1835 / 02/23/04 / SLP / Angelman's Syndrome / Denver
4724 / 10/08/06 / SLP / Down Syndrome / Denver
4111 / 08/07/08 / OT / Cerebral Palsy / Denver
3250 / 03/13/10 / SLP / Chronic Respiratory Failure / Denver
4811 / 08/07/11 / PT / CP / Denver
4513 / 08/12/13 / SLP / Feeding; Prenatal Drug Exposure (Cocaine) / Denver
4678 / 07/14/01 / OT / Congenital Hemiplegia / Denver
4678 / 07/14/01 / PT / Congenital Hemiplegia / Denver
3198 / 11/04/97 / OT / CP / Denver
4793 / 05/30/07 / OT / Down Syndrome / Federal Heights
4793 / 05/30/07 / SLP / Down Syndrome / Federal Heights
4713 / 03/23/11 / OT / Unspecified Congenital Anom / Firestone
4762 / 02/24/11 / OT / Hypotonia / Fort Lupton
4843 / 03/19/03 / OT / Autism / Lakewood
4843 / 03/19/03 / SLP / Autism / Lakewood
4436 / 11/07/08 / PT / Down Syndrome / Lakewood
534 / 05/17/97 / OT / Autism / Morrison
3385 / 07/25/03 / SLP / Autism / Strasburg
3255 / 10/15/10 / PT / Down Syndrome / Strasburg
4766 / 03/13/10 / SLP / ADHD / Westminster
4774 / 08/31/02 / PT / CP / Westminster
3174 / 11/29/05 / PT / Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome / Westminster
3174 / 11/29/05 / SLP / Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome / Westminster
4822 / 08/23/07 / SLP / Developmental Delays / Westminster
4543 / 01/16/04 / PT / Vacteryl Syndrome / Wheat Ridge