Epilepsy and Seizures in Pediatrics
October 26, 2023
Some children have Epilepsy or Seizures as a consequence of neurological disease or injury. They may be present at birth or develop over time. Read More
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Building Your Immune System
October 17, 2023
The Immune System in the body protects us from invaders. It is managed by the part of the nervous system, the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) which... Read More
Teenage Issues
September 29, 2023
Teens are well known to be facing huge changes as they develop. Many traverse these issues with only mild concerns and parental intervention. Adding... Read More
Prevención de lesiones por presión
September 15, 2023
La mejor forma de tratar las lesiones por presión es evitarlas. Cualquier lesión en la piel crea una cicatriz que no es elástica como la piel... Read More
Eye Issues and Eye Drops
September 12, 2023
Some eye concerns occur with paralysis. Stroke or brain injury can lead to eye movement issues, hemianopsia (vision loss in half or parts of the... Read More
Preventing Falls
September 7, 2023
In healthcare, falls are a major issue. Falls can lead to complications such as bumps, bruising, broken bones, internal injuries, additional head... Read More
Preventing Pressure Injury
August 30, 2023
The best treatment for pressure injury is to avoid it. Any injury to the skin creates a scar that is not elastic like natural skin. A healed pressure... Read More
Looking at the Big Picture
August 23, 2023
If you are new to pediatric paralysis, you may be wondering if you have done everything possible for your child. If you are a long-term member of the... Read More
Ejercicios de Respiración
August 18, 2023
Mantener los pulmones sanos y limpios es imprescindible para todos, pero en especial para las personas con parálisis. Cualquier nivel o lado del... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.