Monthly Archive: March 2018

Thermoregulation

Temperature Roller Coaster: The Ups & Downs Of Thermoregulation

Extreme temperature swings and difficulty with thermoregulation are common after a spinal cord injury. Here are some tips for staying warm (or cool).

Aaron Baker
child with special needs

My Child with Special Needs is Neither Better Nor Worse and That’s OK

My child with special needs is neither regressing nor making leaps and bounds. Here's why I'm OK with that. I’m happy in the middle.

Jamie Sumner
Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Byron

Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Byron: Empower Their Mind

Grand Prize Winner Byron is from California. He was a caregiver for his parents for four years and shared that he is currently receiving care himself.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Areena

Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Areena: You Are Making a Difference

Grand Prize Winner Areena lives in Colorado and works in long term care. She is a caregiver and has a passion for encouraging others in similar situations.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Sara

Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Sara: Celebrate Effort Instead of Success

Grand Prize Winner Sara is a mother of two beautiful girls and full-time caregiver to her youngest daughter, Jane, who has a genetic disorder.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Care for the Caregiver

Caregiver Contest Runner Up Tina: Care for the Caregiver

Our 2017 Caregiver Contest Winners are here! Read Tina R.'s advice about care for the caregiver and what makes a successful caregiver.

Aimee Sharp
When Days Are Long

Caregiver Contest Runner Up Heather: When Days Are Long

Our 2017 Caregiver Contest Winners are here! Read Heather R.'s advice about what to do when days are long and why it's important to love yourself.

Aimee Sharp
Buddy System

Caregiver Contest Runner Up Lindsay: The Buddy System

Our 2017 Caregiver Contest Winners are here! Read Lindsay M.'s advice about the buddy system and remembering to breathe and reflect.

Aimee Sharp
Be Kind

Caregiver Contest Runner Up Gina: Be Kind

Our 2017 Caregiver Contest Winners are here! Read Gina H.'s advice about how important it is to be kind, to ourselves and others.

Aimee Sharp
Active Listening

Caregiver Contest Runner Up Katy: Active Listening

Our 2017 Caregiver Contest Winners are here! Read Katy M.'s advice about active listening and involving the person you care for in their own care.

Aimee Sharp
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