The year 2020 will be one for the history books – literally and figuratively. Although I can easily complain about 2020, I’m choosing to find
Whether a person is confined due to COVID restrictions or trying to heal a pressure sore while in bed, I often read, “What can I
In this article I will share my opinion on the best gifts for someone with a spinal cord injury. To explain this list, you need
Grief was the last thing on my mind. It had simply been a long day. Physically, emotionally, and mentally I was drained. Life with a
Pararowing, or adaptive rowing, has kept me in good physical – and mental – health during 2020. The first Saturday in October was a perfect
How do you go to the bathroom on an airplane? Well, it takes forethought like everything in life with a spinal cord injury. On shorter
For those of us with spinal cord injuries, our butt is our most valuable asset. With limited or no sensation, pressure sores or red spots
A magnificent mansion, war, politics, and death by spinal cord injury. No, it’s not a Hollywood movie. It’s all part of the accessible tour at
Do you want to workout while using a wheelchair, but not sure where to begin? Watch this video to see how I workout at home
How to get a good night’s sleep with a spinal cord injury A good night’s sleep and spinal cord injury… I’ve heard the horror stories.
I often tell people that a spinal cord injury is so much more than the inability to walk. Many people don’t “get” everything that’s involved
As a quad, it’s difficult to deal with earrings or necklaces so I just keep it simple with scarves. Watch this video to see a
Let’s start off by defining Quadly Cooking. I’m a quadriplegic due to a C6-7 spinal cord injury. “Gimpy” or “quadly” aptly defines the function –
Blood pressure. Temperature regulation. Heart rate. Did you know all these functions are affected with a higher level spinal cord injury? And have you ever
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