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Under The Sea With Disabled Diver Brian Walker
In episode #79 of disability podcast No Free Rides, Tiff is joined by C5-6 quadriplegic diver Brian Walker, an ex-US Air Force man who's been on over 40 dives in the past two years. Tune in as they reveal the best places in the country to get your diving certification if you're disabled and the equipment you'll need to dive safely (and without freezing, a common quad complaint while diving). They also talk about Brian's incredible neuro implants that help him move his hands again. A definite must listen!
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Tiff's Corner
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Shout Out To Nurse Practitioners & How To Hang Tough
Hangin' Tough
They say everyone with a disability has the responsibility of creating their own layer of "you can't hurt me" skin. It's a must when you live in a world of humans, where no one is perfect and even a loved one can flub up and say hurtful things. It may sound pessimistic, but when you have a disability and live in the world freely, you're bound to run into someone who will get annoyed and say something about your disability. They key is how to handle it.
Let's Hear It For The Nurse Practitioners
There's a secret I'm going to share with you and it may be the best thing to ever happen to your medical situation: Get yourself a nurse practitioner as your primary doctor asap. I promise you won't regret it. They care, they listen and they actually have availability. Sadly, I fell off the nurse practitioner bandwagon 5 years ago after an insurance change forced me to, but this week I met with a nurse practitioner again and holy cow, it was like a breath of fresh air.
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Jenni's Journey
|  My Accident Anniversary
November 1st was the ninth anniversary of my car accident. On this day each year I choose to celebrate life instead of looking down on it. I think about the fact that I survived and am here today to help others. It would be very easy for me to be sad or depressed; to think why me or about all the "what ifs"; to live life with anger and resentment. But then I think about what type of person I would be if I lived my life that way. The accident did change my life, but it didn't change me. I'm still the same person I used to be. I still want to love and be loved. I still need friends and family to support me. I want to be an advocate for others with disabilities like me, others who have faced similar changes. It may be hard at times, but I'm happy and that's all that matters.
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Disability Life
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Our Veterans Deserve To Stand
We've been hearing from many paralyzed veterans lately who are either unaware of the equipment they are entitled to or are being unfairly denied equipment they deserve. Veterans, if you're reading this, please fight for what you deserve. DeMarlon Pollard is a T4-5 paraplegic who got an EasyStand several years ago, prescribed by his therapist, and paid for by his VA Hospital. Now he can't imagine life without it. "As a veteran who was fortunate enough to have a stander prescribed for me by my therapist, I could not imagine life without my EasyStand. Having a stander at home has greatly increased my quality of life." Based on his experiences, DeMarlon has some important advice for his fellow veterans and their clinicians. Read DeMarlon's Advice |
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Clinician Resources
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Standing The Elderly Improves Their Quality Of Life
Often the elderly are overlooked for a standing program that can greatly improve their quality of life. People in long-term care centers, transitional care centers, or nursing homes can benefit from an ongoing standing program. The EasyStand StrapStand is a popular choice for long-term care settings, where transfers are often limited. With the StrapStand, the patient can be lifted directly out of their wheelchair, bed or recliner. There is no need for patient lifting/transferring that may be a concern to staff and caregivers. Clients who participate in a standing program often demonstrate progress markers such as: decreased need for assistance, gaining range of motion, better balance, and others. Standing can also help a person gain or refine motor skills and proprioception, which helps them progress toward a gait program. With measurable gains from standing, it is easier justifying more therapy and the payer to continue your client's progress. Download Resource |
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