You may have heard it from physicians, from family members who have been doing their reading, or from spinal cord injury survivors who go to other doctors or who were treated at different hospitals or rehabilitation centers: “You’re going to develop cancer of the bladder if you keep that catheter in.” Are they right? NoContinue reading “Bladder Cancer”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for more than 30% of all of their cancers. While spinal cord injury itself does not place women at higher risk of breast cancer, some of the results of SCI-reduced sensation, less likelihood of bearing children-can place SCI women in higher risk categories. What IsContinue reading “Breast Cancer”
The Life of a Long-Term Caregiver
Serving as a caregiver for a person with a disability is challenging in many ways. Whether you made the choice or it happened by default, caregiving can cause many different emotions. And no matter what you are feeling, it’s important to realize that your feelings matter. Self-care is just as important as caregiving. The Family CaregiverContinue reading “The Life of a Long-Term Caregiver”
Changing or Choosing Your Doctor
You’ve been injured a while, but for one reason or another you have to change doctors. Perhaps you’ve moved, your doctor has retired, you’re in a new health plan and you need to change doctors, or you’re not convinced that your doctor is doing the best for you. You need a doctor who has hadContinue reading “Changing or Choosing Your Doctor”
Cholesterol
So you’ve heard cholesterol is bad. Don’t eat red meat. Eat more fish. Stay away from eggs. Don’t eat fat. Exercise a lot. Maybe you’ve even heard that your spinal cord injury can make it worse. Is it hype, or is this a real problem that you need to deal with? Is your cholesterol levelContinue reading “Cholesterol”
College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
A college education is possible, even for students with disabilities. There are many options available, though the trick is figuring out what is right for you. To help students and their families, Maryville University has created this resource, “College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators.” This guide is full ofContinue reading “College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators”
Diabetes
Long term spinal cord injury (SCI) and diabetes? According to some researchers the two go together like coffee and cream, like Bonnie and Clyde. Dr. Bill Bauman, for example, has studied diabetes extensively in spinal cord injured people. He writes that as many as 20 percent of spinal cord injury survivors have adult-onset diabetes; anContinue reading “Diabetes”
Helpful Tips on Traveling with Your Mobility Product
Summer is here and it’s time to travel! Don’t let limited mobility keep you at home. Many scooters and power chairs are designed to be portable. Discover how you can make your next vacation unforgettable with these Pride products. Flying High With a portable mobility product, flying to your exotic beach destination is a breeze.Continue reading “Helpful Tips on Traveling with Your Mobility Product”
Fatigue In Mobility Device
We’re hearing more and more about fatigue these days. Who cares? Isn’t fatigue just part of getting older? Well, the truth is, new data indicate that fatigue may be a bigger deal than any of us thought. Longitudinal research-research which studies the same individuals over a number of years to see how they’ve changed-is suggestingContinue reading “Fatigue In Mobility Device”
Gift Guide to Mobility Product Accessories
Some of the best gifts come in small packages. Mobility scooter accessories and power wheelchair accessories make life more convenient, whether at home or on the go. The best way to know what gift would be right for your loved ones is to look at their lifestyle. Mobility Scooter Accessories At Pride, we offer sixContinue reading “Gift Guide to Mobility Product Accessories”