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Category Archives: Aging
2007 Christmas family gathering where most people wouldn’t expect
It’s the holiday season and reminders of years past. It’s bad enough that my subarachnoid hemorrhage occurred December 22, 1991 … a date I will never forget and left my life and my immediate family’s altered forever! What comes to mind now is Christmas time 2007! Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips to taking back control and saving relationships after injury Part 1 of 2
If you are depending on others to help get you through the early phases after brain injury, illness or other health issues remember to keep these dependencies temporary. Take back control and do all the things you can do for yourself providing you stay safe. Put fear behind you. Don’t let fear control you. Don’t depend, join in and attend life! Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter is the best brain injury medicine … just one childhood moment with friend
With all the sadness in the world, it’s time to laugh again! Have you ever done something as a child you never told your parents about? What was the motivation for doing it? Children are innocent and they have memories their parents Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … recipe and kitchen disasters
Everyone has experienced some silly things that happen in kitchens. Either we add the wrong ingredients, don’t follow directions, forget something, or simply don’t know what happened! Read the rest of this entry »
How it all began 40 years ago … a journey back in time Part 4 of 4
It was now Labor Day Weekend and we went on a picnic to Schronbraun in southern Ohio. Picnic in the park was a great summer outing, and long walks. When the weather Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … Is there a difference between guardrails and handrails
I was talking with another person recovering from brain injury when she was describing how her shower and home was adapted to meet special needs. She was paralyzed on the right side and could not speak. She knew exactly what Read the rest of this entry »
How it all began 40 years ago … a journey back in time Part 2 of 4
A little over a year passed. I didn’t want to attend my high school senior prom. It just wasn’t my thing. My mother wanted me to attend. I told her I would go with another person Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips helping others
At times life seems complicated and everything one does just does not make sense. You get up and look in the mirror. You consider yourself fortunate that you’ve survived … sometimes! Because of the superficial society no one understands what life is truly like. You look good, must be nothing wrong! That couldn’t be any further from the truth!
Appearance is the one thing that most those who traumatic brain injury, aging, chronic illness, and mental illness can control. They take pride in their appearance when out in public. Often it is the only thing under one’s control.
How many have been told to look how much someone can accomplish after they have lost limbs or have some other physical injuries? Is the frustration with brain injury justifiable? Is losing a limb comparable to brain injury? Next two “Simple Tip Posts” is a situation from someone who experienced both. Read the rest of this entry »
NHBPM – Doing My Own Prompt Today – Chronic Illness Links
NHBPM – Doing My Own Prompt Today – Chronic Illness Links.
This is an impressive site with well written articles and several links pertaining to chronic illness. Take some time to review the related links on this post. I personally reviewed all the links thoroughly except one, which was not of interest to me but may be to others. These are all educational links and contain well-written materials. Tell me what you think?
Simple tips on decision making when life is so indecisive after brain injury
If you are over 18 there are no safeguards to help with your decision making. If you make the wrong decision you Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips … Where have all your friends gone Part 3 of 3
Everyone should have a Living Healthcare Will highlighting who is significant and who is not. Does your friend know where you keep it? Make sure Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter is brain injury medicine … Where are you
Shortly after we began moving … and we are still moving 6 months later! I just Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips … Where have all your friends gone Part 2 of 3
There is so much no one knows about brain injury, but the basics are explained to the family. They always give the worst case scenario! Families are told Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter is brain injury medicine … Duplicates, triplicates, how many do you need
It seems like no one understands why I have too much of everything. Doubles, triples, Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips … Where have all your friends gone Part 1 of 3
You are finally getting your life back in order. You are alert and oriented, don’t feel like much and yet so much has changed. The world Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter is the best medicine with brain injury — How much is too much noise
How do you measure how much noise is too much? I’d say this was too much
Laughter as brain injury medicine – They sure cut so much out on this dvd
Have you ever watched a live performance and bought Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips to easiest and most comfortable clothing Part 1 of 2
English: A boy in swmiming trunks (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Dressing comfortable with easy to wear clothing is essential to the wardrobe for those with brain injuries, chronic illness, aging population, and numerous medical conditions. The followings Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips staying safe when the lights go out
Simple tips staying safe when the lights go out. Have you ever had problems with your balance? Has the power gone off and you need to hold onto flashlight and other things for safety? How can you manipulate Read the rest of this entry »
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