Monthly Archive: July 2018

Build Bone Strength: Foods with Calcium and Vitamin D

Want to keep your bones strong and healthy? Make sure you get enough of the two most important bone-building nutrients: calcium and vitamin D.

Taylor Snell
Child with Complex Needs

Job Description: Parent of a Child with Complex Needs

Wanted: Parent of a Child with Complex Needs. Must be willing to work more than 100 hours per week on minimal sleep. Experience in nursing preferred.

Alethea Mshar

Products for Incontinence Care

You may be wondering what type of products for incontinence are out there. In this article, we go over not only items that can be worn, but also cleansers.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Ostomy Surgery

Making the Decision: Ostomy Surgery

This article about how ostomates decided on ostomy surgery is one in a series that make up the transcript of our OstomyLife Roundtable Discussion Panel.

Aimee Sharp
Students with Disabilities

Three Ways You Can Advocate for Students with Disabilities and Special Education in Washington State

In this article from The Seattle Times, you can learn more about how to advocate from anywhere in the state. "You don't have to make regular trips to Olympia or Seattle to advocate for students with disabilities. If you're strapped for time or childcare, here are some simple ways to stay engaged and share your story."

Aimee Sharp
"Man up" and get checked

Introduction to Catheters

In this introduction to catheters article, we have compiled all our catheter 101 articles, resources, links and glossaries into one spot to help out people who are just beginning their journey with catheters.

Aimee Sharp
independence

Redefining Independence for Your Child with Special Needs

To be independent is a hard-wrought thing. Eating, breathing, speaking, moving…these things take intense effort from a child and family with special needs.

Jamie Sumner
Types of Incontinence

Types of Incontinence

Managing incontinence and gaining control over it begins with understanding why it happens. Learn about the five types of incontinence and possible causes.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
using a wheelchair in Philadelphia

Mobility in the City Video: Philadelphia – Aaron Baker, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist

In this video, you'll find Aaron using a wheelchair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and exploring the public transportation scene.

Aimee Sharp
Urology Diagnoses

Urology Diagnoses

Urology diagnoses should be made by a medical professional, but there's nothing wrong with educating yourself about what condition you have, or may have.

Aimee Sharp
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