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Reduce the Risks of Hypotension and Urinary Tract Infections with The PUMP Wheelchair Pump By : DryDiapersPlus For individuals living with a spinal cord injury (ex: tetraplegia, quadriplegia or paraplegia) drinking enough water is the key to reduced risk of hypotention and urinary tract infections (UTI's). Be that as it may, staying hydrated is a dilemma - you drink enough water, then you need a caregiver (ex: may be a professional caregiver, co-worker, neighbor, friend, family member, spouse) to empty your urinary leg bag. How embarrassing! So, most people with spinal cord injuries just don't drink enough water. But now there's a solution to that dilemma! Life Interrupted “It’s Not All About Me” By : Chris Tatevosian Expert in strengthening Relationships Interrupted by Chronic Illness or disability Author: Chris M. Tatevosian ISBN #: 978-1-60604-563-3 Date Reviewed: January 17, 2011 Reviewed by: Brenda of CBM Book Reviews 10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 "Your Child Has Autism, a Developmental Disability," What to Do When You Receive a Diagnosis By : Amalia Starr Surrendering to "what is" helps one to move through the acceptance stage more quickly, as resistance to "what is" will only prolong it. When you are able to face the diagnosis head-on, the negative feelings will begin to fade away, and acceptance is right around the corner. Sweaty Palms Advice By : Don Wallett You’re probably not overly upset with your sweaty palms because it’s not a life threatening condition. It is, bluntly speaking, a social life threatening condition. How many times have you had to wipe your hand on your shirt, pants, sweater, or what else works at that time before you make a handshake? You wish your palms were dry in those moments but they’re not. You don’t even know when they’ll be like that because they’ve always been that way. So what can you do now? How To Use A Muscle Stimulator For Strokes And For Acute Injuries By : bob johnson Article and video on how to use what are referred to as "muscle stimulators" although the most proper term is "functional electrical stimulators". Stoke patients as well as acute injured patients with swelling and muscle atrophy can be helped by the use of a muscle stimulator when the proper unit is used. The video explains the differences in the terms and how the two types of units differ. A Muscle Stimulator Is NOT A Tens Unit - Two Different Purposes, Two Different Designs By : bob johnson A tens unit is not a muscle stimulator however many tens units are sold as such. Muscle stimulation is accurately described as functional electrical stimulation and the unit is called a FES unit. This article explains the function of a muscle stimulator and what to understand when working with a patient to regain function, especially after a disabling stroke. Diagnosing Parents with ADD By : Dr. Marcia Sirota Recently, a lot more parents are realizing that they have ADD after their child has been diagnosed. They recognize their own struggles in those that their child has been experiencing, and in this way become exposed to treatment opportunities. Coping With Chronic Illness By : Nancy Travers, LCSW Having a chronic illness isn’t like having the flu or a broken leg, where you know you will get better in a set amount of time. Having a chronic illness means that you don’t have any certainty of when you may get better; in fact your illness may never go away. When suffering from a chronic illness you are often tired and in pain; it can affect your physical appearance or your physical abilities. It may prevent you from working, causing you financial anxiety and stress. Which is Best for You - Incontinence Liners or Adult Diapers/Adult Briefs? By : DryDiapersPlus If you or a loved one live with incontinence, then you know how important it is to find an adult brief (adult diaper) that fits your lifestyle. It’s that simple. When you’ve found an adult brief that fits your lifestyle, then you can live life to its fullest. Or is it? A day with multiple sclerosis By : Chris Tatevosian Expert in strengthening Relationships Interrupted by Chronic Illness or disability If you have MS or you know someone who does, then you know multiple sclerosis is different for every individual. There are good days and bad days. In this article I have chosen to share what a bad day looks like for me, an individual who has survived MS for 30 years. I have written the self-help memoir Life Interrupte, It's Not All About Me, to help patients, their spouses, family members and caregivers deal more positively with the stresses put on one's relationships as a result of life bein