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”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
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”
Interacting with Your Doctor
Many medical doctors, particularly general practitioners, family practitioners, or internists, see relatively few people with spinal cord injuries. They may not be aware of its complications or its impact on aging. Therefore, you, as an SCI survivor, need to learn what you can about your current condition so you can inform your doctor of yourContinue reading “Interacting with Your Doctor”
Interview with Dave Park – National Park Service | Pride Mobility®
Interviewer: Terri Rozaieski Pride took the opportunity to contact Bob Stanton, Director of the National Park Service (NPS) regarding the accessibility of our Nation’s State Parks. Mr. Stanton promptly offered his enthusiastic response to our inquiry and offered an interview with Dave Park, Accessibility Program Coordinator for NPS. Following is the text of that exchange:Continue reading “Interview with Dave Park – National Park Service | Pride Mobility®”