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Ten years ago, a driver ran a stop sign as Jim McIlroy rode into the intersection on his motorcycle. Serious injuries left McIlroy paralyzed from the chest down. But, after spending some time in a nursing home, he returned to his home near Bethel, Maine. McIlroy does most of his own cooking since Maine’s Medicaid program paid for a stovetop that he can roll his wheelchair underneath to reach the food-prep area. His new kitchen sink has the same feature. Wheelchair- friendly wood flooring has replaced McIlroy’s wall-to-wall carpeting. The alterations plus a personal care aide — all paid for by Medicaid — enable McIlroy to stay in his house that he and his wife, who has since died, “worked really hard to own,” he said. The arrangement also saves Medicaid roughly two-thirds of what it would cost if he lived in a nursing home. McIlroy depends on the federal- state program ’s growing support of home- based care services — along with 2 million elderly or disabled Americans who rely on...

Hi friends, Cassidy here! I am the Fashion/Creative Intern over at LIY! We may have even chatted before if you have had inquiries about fashion advice/recommendations, and if not… hey, hi and hello! I am so happy to [virtually] meet you! Today I am here to share something a little different with you. Throughout the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale there has been a ton of focus on clothing and accessories! Well, you guessed it [did the title give it away?], LIY  wanted to change the speed of things a little and feature the Beauty Exclusives from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale . Let me tell you guys, these beauty products are NOT something to miss out on. Now is the time to stock up on these beauty essentials! I have hand selected the best of beauty featured in the Nordstrom Sale and arranged the products by category–check out my faves and enjoy! First up, Bath and Body: Whish Deodorant Swipes Duo : Anybody else randomly drenched in sweat… for no reason… all the time, or just me?! These swip...

I was compensated for this shop by Collective Bias, Inc. on behalf of Neutrogena for this #NewNeutrogena campaign #AD #Collectivebias. All opinions are mine alone. The no-makeup makeup look is bigger than ever this season, and we all know that the foundation of the trend is good skin care . Hydro Boost Water Gel & Naturals Cleansing Towelettes | Slashed Beauty" width="650" height="433" /> Neutrogena products have always had a place on my face: from their Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup being my holy grail foundation , to their On-The- Spot Acne Treatment for my stubborn blemishes. Among their many spring releases are two exciting new skin care products I picked up at Target that I’ve been using to keep my face fresh, hydrated, and looking radiant. Hydro Boost Water Gel & Naturals Cleansing Towelettes | Slashed Beauty" width="650" height="433" /> Neutrogena’s original makeup remover wipes are go-tos for me, since they a...

Announcing the 2008 Best of Sephora Winners Sephora’s beauty awards are back and better than ever! More than 100,000 makeup mavens from New York to Los Angeles, Montreal and everywhere in between cast their votes for their favorite color , skin, hair, tool and scent essentials on Sephora.com. The ballots have been tallied and the results are gorgeous, with more categories than ever before. From beauty obsessions to top tips, the best of Sephora award winners are simply irresistible. Shop for the Best of Sephora – makeup, skin care and fragrance! How many Best of Sephora products do YOU love? Do you see a lot of your favorites?  See a product that just never worked for you? Find out what products won! BEAUTY ADDICT’S FAVORITE TIP “I love to prime my legs and body with the Clarisonic brush before I shave, so that I can attain that flawless application of self tanner.” BEAUTY ADDICT’S FAVORITE Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18) – This mineral- infused lip polish imparts a high shine wi...

Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com We all wonder what tools and tricks it takes to make celebrities perfect their look. Everyone deserves glowing skin , dazzling nails, and hair that blows gracefully in the wind just like the stars in the Hollywood Hills. Whether it’s getting ready for a red carpet event , or simply heading out the door on an average Monday, every star has his or her secret weapon. From products to beauty routines, we have compiled some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity beauty secrets that you’re going to want to steal. Adding them to your daily beauty regimen will have you look like you just stepped off of a movie set – and we could all use a little more of that in our lives, right? 101. “I’ve done a lot of damage to my skin in the past, which makes me appreciate a great sunscreen now.” – Kristin Davis , who uses Ahava All In One. 100. “ Makeup artist Linda Cantello taught me this tip: If you make a mistake with your mascara, dip a cotton ball into some foundation to remove it...

skin is identified as skin severely lacking natural oil and moisture. Characteristics include roughness , flakiness, tightness, fine pore redness , pronounced fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and a thin, fragile texture. The skin may also appear flaky, ashy or dull from dead skin build up. Daily Skin Care Regimen If you have dry skin, you will need moisturizing products that nourish, so you will want to find protective and restorative products. Achieving a moisture balance with the right pH is key. Begin with a very mild soap, possibly cream based . Since your skin is acidic, the alkaline in soap can easily disturb the delicate pH balance . Also, make sure that the soap does not contain harsh chemicals which will also remove the acid mantel and cause further dryness. Choose a toner that soothes and nourishes your skin. It should refresh with a hint of moisture—a low or no alcohol formulation is recommended to prevent over drying the skin. A daily moisturizing routine i...

BRANDON — They call this A Kid's Place and they hope it is. Related News/Archive Here, handmade purple quilts drape three twin beds. White curtains dampen the sunlight. Someone painted the flat concrete walls lavender . In the bathroom across the hall, children's clothing is folded neatly on shelves. A toddler's blue- flowered cotton dress . A shirt that says "Princess" in pink. A pile of baby's knit caps. Starting in May, these beds will be slept in. The clothes will be worn. Sisters will listen to the same bedtime stories in bedrooms decorated by strangers. Down the hall, brothers will roll wooden toy cars made by other people's daddies. "I hope it's not a scary place," says Mary Berg, a volunteer at A Kid's Place, the soon-to-be opened emergency shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Brandon. She started volunteering here last summer by soliciting clothing donations . Now, she's hanging curtains, placing bath ...

What Is Ichthyosis? For those who don't know what Ichthyosis is, I will begin this article with a definition from FIRST (Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types ): "Ichthyosis is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, scaling skin that may be thickened or very thin. The prefix "ichthy" is taken from the Greek root for the word fish. Each year, more than 16,000 babies are born with some form of ichthyosis. Ichthyosis affects people of all ages, races and gender. The disease usually presents at birth, or within the first year, and continues to affect the patient throughout their lifetime." I myself was diagnosed when I was 6 years old, and as annoying as it is being compared to a snake, fish, or any other creepy amphibious being, that is the right term to describe it. That aside, Ichthyosis—even mild types like Ichthyosis Vulgaris—are hard to manage and control. I am going to tell you how I manage my Ichthyosis and hope that it helps o...