Ellen is an individual that we care for at ChangeInc. When we first met Ellen, she was over 500lbs, unable to walk, and residing long term in a nursing home. Today, Ellen has lost a significant amount of weight, is living at home, and is active in her community....
Read MoreWinter in New England. It’s cold, the weather is nasty, it’s flu season. These are just some of the reasons why the individuals we service typically feel socially isolated during the winter months. Recent studies suggest this can be dangerous. According to a New York Times article written by...
Read MoreWhether you’re living with depression, or merely desire an understanding of the illness, there are many online resources and depression-centered blogs that are designed to share real life experiences and educate people on this illness. We selected the top 3 (in our opinion) to showcase here. time to change’s depression...
Read MoreIt’s National Nutrition Month! Wait, don’t go, I promise this is helpful. For those of you who find it challenging to consume fruits & veggies on a daily basis, (or are desperately trying to get kids invested) we’re sharing some easy ways to make this {task} more appealing. Here...
Read More2017. A new year, a new you? We make resolutions, we break resolutions, and sometimes we even see resolutions through to the finish line. Whatever the result is, the intent is change, and where there’s a will, there’s a way. Cigarette smoking is the #1 preventable cause of death...
Read MoreWe’ve expanded! ChangeInc has opened its third office location at 16 Main Street in Durham. Residing in this new space is the ChangeInc behavioral health team under the clinical direction of Shelly Lickwar, LCSW. The office is open for therapy sessions Monday through Saturday. Please call our office at...
Read MoreIf you’ve recently either voluntarily or involuntarily taken on the role of caregiver for a loved one and you’re feeling frightened, angry, confused, and overwhelmed, the good news is that it’s all perfectly normal. It can be a daunting task for most and clearly, you’re showing clear implications that...
Read MoreLast Friday,on an absolutely gorgeous late Summer day, ChangeInc clients and their staff traveled from both near and far to celebrate our first ever client appreciation day in Meriden’s Hubbard Park. It was a day filled with music, laughter, activities, and dogs! Our business is home care. Our clients...
Read MoreChangeInc’s Executive Director, Derrick Gibbs Jr. is set to receive Hartford Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award in a public ceremony next month. This honor is given to young professionals Greater Hartford area who are leaders in their industries. Derrick established ChangeInc in 2009 as a Connecticut provider of community...
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