Antonio, a quadriplegic, went home after he sustained a spinal cord injury with his mom and brother. With his brother being only 13 years old and his mother being a smaller woman, he wasn’t able to do anything for himself.…
Michele wishes someone had told her in the beginning not to be afraid to try new things. https://youtu.be/t1_62JdV4xc Paralyzed at age 20 and now a quadriplegic, Michele didn’t have that advice. Having recently tried kayaking, she knows first hand. “I…
We all face challenging situations in our lives, regardless of whether or not a disability is involved. What’s most important is having mechanisms of getting through difficult times. Oftentimes arriving at optimism and hope is not because bad things never…
“The first six months was tough because I’m just basically learning to live with this disability. It’s very draining at times.” https://youtu.be/5oAvI3T9hZo Eric, a quadriplegic in Singapore, was sustained by his faith and the support he got from his friends…
“Life isn’t over…You have a life ahead of you,” Kris Cichowski from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago shares as her best advice for the early days of dealing with a spinal cord impairment or paralysis. There is a steep learning…
Here are a few tips that not only enhance your safety, but also will make your life a little easier at home. https://youtu.be/EADRtapByzI In the bathroom, there are a few very important safety measure to consider due to potential issues for…
Being newly diagnosed with MS or Multiple Sclerosis can lead to many questions and fears, especially if you don’t have any experience with the condition. MS is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nerve fiber covering, or myelin, damaging…
Taking care of your skin is an absolute necessity. Avoiding pressure sores can seem daunting, but with the right routine and knowledge, you can make sure you don’t get sidelined. “A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and…
Joe, a paraplegic from the US, was asked what his best advice was for someone in his situation. https://youtu.be/mPZAj1ZPv-c He didn’t want anyone to allow themselves to become even more disabled by their disabilities. “We got some contributions that we…
What do you do as you prepare to transition home? Many people find the inevitable departure from rehab to be extremely overwhelming. People who have already made the transition. Practical tips for leaving rehab and returning home Stay active Set goals…