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Skin Care – Living with Paralysis

There is much more to know about the skin when living with a spinal cord injury. Read our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist's article about skin care.

Aaron Baker
Mother’s Perspective

Spinal Cord Injury From A Mother’s Perspective

From our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, Aaron Baker's, mom, she gives us a mother's perspective of what it's like in the aftermath of an accident.

Laquita Dian
Adapted Cooking

Wheel Cooking – Adapted Cooking

Simply put, Wheel Cooking is an open source of adapted cooking tips, tricks and recipes by and for wheelchair users aspiring to get back into the kitchen!

Aaron Baker
Driving With a Disability

Driving with a Disability

Our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist writes driving with a disability, the adaptive technology available, and his own experiences.

Aaron Baker
Wheelchair Cushions

Wheelchair Cushions

When selecting wheelchair cushions, there are a few factors that must be considered. Our spinal cord injury lifestyle specialist goes over them.

Aaron Baker
Injury Anniversary

Injury Anniversary

This year, Aaron Baker celebrated 18 years of living with a spinal cord injury. He's come to enjoy the anniversaries, but reflects on the dark years past.

Aaron Baker
Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Maintaining a Positive Attitude | Ask Aaron

Aaron Baker, Shield HealthCare's Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, answers a question from a woman with MS about maintaining a positive attitude.

Aaron Baker
using a wheelchair in san francisco

Mobility in the City Video: San Francisco – with Aaron Baker, SCI Lifestyle Specialist

In this video about using a wheelchair in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Aaron uses public transportation to check out the best places.

Aaron Baker
Wings for Life

Wings for Life World Run – Run, Walk or Roll for Spinal Cord Injury Research

The Wings for Life World Run is a global charity event with 100% of donations, entry fees and funds goes towards spinal cord research.

Aaron Baker
repair spinal cord injuries

Discovery Offers New Hope to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Originally published by Gladstone Institutes. “Discovery offers new hope to repair spinal cord injuries: Scientists produce a type of stem cell-derived neuron that could potentially help restore movement.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 April 2017. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170424152544.htm>. Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes created a special type of neuron from human stem cells that could potentially repair spinal cord injuries.… Continue reading Discovery Offers New Hope to Repair Spinal Cord Injuries

Aimee Sharp
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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.
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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!