Parting with your Personal Care Attendant - Blog
June 24, 2019
Periods of employment with PCAs run the gamut from weeks to months and even years. There are many reasons you may need to part ways with a PCA and... 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.
Creating a business from my wheelchair: no one else would hire me, so I hired myself! - Blog
June 18, 2019
About five years ago, Canadian native Louise Sertsis wouldn't necessarily call herself social, as the progression of her Multiple Sclerosis made it... Read More
Peer Spotlight: David H. - Blog
June 12, 2019
Two months after his wife, Lucy, got sick, David found himself in a very dark place. Read More
Managing a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Blog
June 11, 2019
Properly managing your caregiver is the key to creating a positive environment and relationship. Because you rely on your PCA for many personal... Read More
Selecting and hiring a PCA - Blog
June 4, 2019
The prospect of searching for a personal care attendant (PCA) may seem like a daunting task. And while some enlist a trusted friend or family member,... Read More
IS story of impact: Alex Goldmeier
May 13, 2019
Debbie Goldmeier will never forget the early morning call phone call that is every parent’s worst fear. Her youngest son, Alex, had been in a skiing... Read More
100 things we have learned from 100,000 families served - Blog
May 8, 2019
Many families have described the weeks and months following paralysis as being trapped in a dark room, trying to find a switch to turn on the light.... Read More
Assessing pain management while living with paralysis - Blog
May 3, 2019
Pain is a frequent problem for a good portion of individuals living with paralysis and can interfere significantly with daily life. There are many... Read More
Sexuality and reproductive health after paralysis - Blog
April 24, 2019
Sexual satisfaction is an important factor in overall well-being and quality of life, whether you’re living with paralysis or not. Every individual’s... 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.