Shield HealthCare's spinal cord injury community is made up of wonderful individuals. We have curated an extensive perspective of living with SCI.

What a ride it has been… Looking back at the past twenty years, it is hard for me to wrap my head around the story of my life after injury:  the many epic adventures, the deep struggles, the immense love and the darkest days. The achievements and the painful lessons all while managing the exhausting,… Continue reading 20 Years With SCI: A Long Road…

All things get damaged during transport - just look at your luggage! For those who travel with chairs and other devices, airline damage can be unavoidable.

Katie and Aaron Baker celebrate their participation in the 2019 Wings For Life World Run in Vienna, Austria. 100,000+ Run to Fund Spinal Cord Injury Research In addition to the Wings For Life Scientific Meeting, I was lucky enough to participate in the Wings For Life World Run in the SOLD OUT flagship event in… Continue reading The World Runs for Spinal Cord Injury

Every year in May, scientists from all over the world travel to Salzburg, Austria to discuss their most recent discoveries in spinal cord injury research.

“I knew nobody else like me,” says Wendy, age 48. Then last fall she met Zaela. It was the first time Wendy met someone with the same level spinal lesion...

Preparing for an Incontinence Episode For the most part, the human body is a wonder of nature, a miraculous marvel of bio-mechanical intelligence. But it can also sometimes create an utter catastrophe of unintended dysfunction. One of the most private natural functions of the body is eliminating waste. This normal act can easily become one… Continue reading Accidents Happen

Assistive technology is a catch-all term that applies to products, equipment and systems that enhance daily living for people with different ability levels.

Hello! I’m Katelyn Baker, wife to Aaron, and as I have previously written about, I am a “connoisseur of all things home decor.” When I moved in to Aaron’s home, I soon found out that FUNCTION led the design and placement of all things in the house. However, as a regular subscriber to Architectural Digest,… Continue reading Design Within Reach – Mobility in the Home

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