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
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.
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.png)
Breathing Differences Between Children and Adults
June 3, 2019
Children are not miniature adults. There are differences in the thinking and development of a child but also in the way a child’s body functions... Read More
Traveling with a quadriplegic
May 28, 2019
In my last blog I talked about my son Zack Collie graduating from High school and College after being paralyzed at the age of 15. Read More
Types of Mental Health Issues
May 20, 2019
Mental health is a quality of general well-being where people recognize their own potential, cope with the typical stressors of life, work... 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.