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A Day in the Life – Aaron Baker, Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist

What a typical day in the life looks like right now for Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestlye Specialist, Aaron Baker.

Aaron Baker
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Women who Wheelchair: Changing Beauty and Disability Perceptions

Meet four influential women who are changing perceptions about beauty and disability in a wheelchair, and lighting the way for female SCI survivors.

Cynthia Ramirez
Managing Your Body

Managing Your Body – Life with a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury alters your life in ways you could never imagine. Managing your body, what is essentially a different body, is one of those challenges.

Aaron Baker
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Wheelchair-Accessible Adventures in Glacier National Park, Montana

Looking for the wheelchair-accessible adventure of a lifetime? Visit Glacier National Park in Montana and you won't be disappointed.

Arash Bayatmakou
Traveling with a Wheelchair

Caregiver Contest Finalist Cindy: Traveling with a Wheelchair

When asked what advice she would give to her fellow caregivers, Cindy H. answered with advice about traveling with a wheelchair. Read on to learn why.

Aimee Sharp
Urological Issues

Keeping your Bladder Healthy with Spinal Cord Injury

In this article by Aaron Baker, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, he discusses the various bladder issues that are associated with a spinal cord injury.

Aaron Baker
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Enjoying Accessible National Parks After Spinal Cord Injury

After my SCI, I was worried I'd no longer be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Thankfully, I was wrong. Our national parks are beautiful and accessible.

Arash Bayatmakou
Driving with a Spinal Cord Injury

Video: Driving with a Spinal Cord Injury

For this video with Aaron Baker, we learn all about the basics of driving with a spinal cord injury, and check out several hand control devices.

Aimee Sharp
Fear of the Unknown

Overcoming Fear of the Unknown – Life and Work After Spinal Cord Injury

In this article by one of spinal cord injury survivor authors, Sam Morris discusses the fear of the unknown that paralyzed him after his accident.

Sam Morris
autonomic dysreflexia

Autonomic Dysreflexia: A Dangerous Secondary Complication of Spinal Cord Injury

Autonomic Dysreflexia is a dangerous complication of SCI. Make sure you know what triggers it for you, how to prevent it and what to do when it happens.

Aaron Baker
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I have a trip coming up and I am having trouble envisioning how I can safely and hygienically self-catheterize in a typical men’s restroom stall.
John
Travel can be intimidating with all the unknown variables, especially when it comes to using bathroom facilities that may be less accessible, unkempt and under-equipped. My best defense against this is a strong offense, meaning preparation!