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title: Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis | Nurse Linda (13)
description: Linda Schultz, Ph.D., CRRN is a leader, teacher, and provider of rehabilitation nursing for over 30 years. In fact, Nurse Linda worked closely with Christopher Reeve on his recovery and has been advocating for the Reeve Foundation ever since. (13)
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# Voices from the Community

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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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[![Smoke Detector](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-1332514392-smokealarm900.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)

Health

## [Staying Safe](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)

July 4, 2022

 Everyone thinks about safety but until you actually have plans for keeping your family safe, you may not be as prepared as you think. Establishing a... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)

[![temperature ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-905564552-heat.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)

Health

## [Sweating after Neurological Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)

July 1, 2022

 Sweating is one of the body’s ways of protecting itself. It is fluid that is excreted through the sweat glands of the skin. The purpose of sweat is... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)

[![Menopause Blocks](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-1300343664.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/menopause-and-paralysis)

Health

## [Menopause and Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/menopause-and-paralysis)

June 27, 2022

 Menopause occurs when menstruation has ceased for twelve months. Your body has been transitioning to menopause for years prior to it happening during... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/menopause-and-paralysis)

[![Flowers perimenopause](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock-1360428328.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/perimenopause-and-paralysis)

Health

## [Perimenopause and Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/perimenopause-and-paralysis)

June 24, 2022

 Most women know that menopause is the ending of the menstrual cycle in women. However, prior to menopause, women have a transitioning time called... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/perimenopause-and-paralysis)

[![doctor gloves ](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/pexels%20doctor%20gloves%20590.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/thinking-differently-about-pressure-injury-treatment-part-2)

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## [Thinking Differently about Pressure Injury Treatment Part 2](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/thinking-differently-about-pressure-injury-treatment-part-2)

June 9, 2022

 Once a pressure injury has appeared, you need to take immediate action. Contact your health professional for all pressure injuries regardless of the... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/thinking-differently-about-pressure-injury-treatment-part-2)

[![stethoscope](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_stethoscope.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/thinking-differently-about-the-causes-of-pressure-injury-part-1)

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## [Thinking Differently About the Causes of Pressure Injury Part 1](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/thinking-differently-about-the-causes-of-pressure-injury-part-1)

June 8, 2022

 A pressure injury is an issue for individuals with paralysis from any disease or trauma. Individuals with less sensation are at the highest risk;... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/thinking-differently-about-the-causes-of-pressure-injury-part-1)

[![stock\_doc-patient](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stock_doc-patient.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/paralysis-and-mental-health)

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## [Paralysis and Mental Health](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/paralysis-and-mental-health)

June 3, 2022

 The mind and body work together. Injury to one part of the body affects other parts. Often the mind and body are treated separately for the... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/paralysis-and-mental-health)

[![Doctor and patient speaking](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stock_doc-patient.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/alcohol-addiction-and-paralysis)

Health

## [Alcohol Addiction and Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/alcohol-addiction-and-paralysis)

May 18, 2022

 Alcohol abuse and addiction is drug addiction. Because of the acceptance of ‘social drinking’ in society, individuals often feel that it is an... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/alcohol-addiction-and-paralysis)

[![Pills](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hal-gatewood-iPl3q-gEGzY-unsplash.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/drug-addiction-and-paralysis)

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## [Drug Addiction and Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/drug-addiction-and-paralysis)

May 11, 2022

 Drug addiction is all too common for individuals in society today. Drugs are relatively easy to obtain, both through prescription and nonprescription... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/drug-addiction-and-paralysis)

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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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