by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 16, 2026 | Community, General wellbeing, Oral Hygiene, Special Health Care Needs
Maintaining good oral hygiene can be challenging for anyone, but for patients with physical or cognitive disabilities, it can be particularly overwhelming. Caregivers often do their very best, yet daily oral care can still feel like an uphill battle due to mobility...
by Nicole Bolinger | Dec 16, 2025 | Community, General wellbeing
The holiday season is often described as joyful and magical, but for many individuals and families in the special needs community, it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. Between busy schedules, sensory overload, financial stress, and the pressure to...
by Nicole Bolinger | Oct 18, 2025 | Book Review, General wellbeing, Hospital care
I really enjoyed The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, a Murder and an Unlikely Fight for Justice. I’m not a trained book reviewer. I just like reading non-fiction. I heard this author being interviewed on NPR a few years ago, and the topic intrigued me. When I read a...
by Nicole Bolinger | Sep 15, 2025 | Book Review, General wellbeing, Older Persons
*Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande My thoughts on a book by Elly Francisco I love to read non-fiction books. I particularly like to read books about healthcare or health-related issues. I decided to share books that have a bearing on...
by Nicole Bolinger | Aug 25, 2025 | Children, Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, General wellbeing, Member Spotlight, Older Persons, Schools
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today we’re spotlighting Lori Faulconer, M.Ed., BSDH, RDHAP. Read below for Elly’s interview with Lori! Elly: Of the many joys...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 22, 2025 | Community, General wellbeing, Special Health Care Needs
By Kimberly N. Bryant Here at RDHAP Connect, we try to focus on your overall well-being occasionally, not just your oral health! We want to provide practical strategies for those seeking solace in tumultuous times, like these. We aim to guide you toward a more serene...
