Tag: multiple sclerosis

12/28/2017

Living with MS: One Family’s Solution to Enjoying Life Events Again

Dave was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999 and for the first few years, he was able to go about his everyday life without the use of any assistive devices. When his symptoms began to progress in 2005, he went...

09/22/2016

ElDorado Mobility Donates Accessible Van to Lori’s Voice, Helping Michigan Families with Disabilities

ElDorado Mobility, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of adapted vehicles, is a strong community supporter and often participates in community events that strengthen resources for organizations that serve people with disabilities.  During National Mobility Awareness Month this past May,...

08/25/2016

Ways the Kessler Foundation Changes Lives for People Using Wheelchairs

Editor’s Note: Justin Stanley is the research recruitment specialist for Kessler Foundation – they’re in the business of rehabilitation research. Kessler Foundation works closely with Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, a rehabilitation hospital that’s been around for a very long time but...

12/17/2015

Tarita Davenock Puts More Fun into Accessible Traveling

Editor’s Note: Most people think of life-changing experiences as something bad that happens to them. When 29-year old multi-lingual Tarita Davenock of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her physician urged her to leave her role as...

02/03/2014

Connecting with a Peer Support Group in Your Community

It takes time to adjust to using a wheelchair, no matter why you’re using one.  Having a friend who has already rolled a mile in your shoes can help make the journey a little smoother.  That’s why Wheel:Life encourages all of our readers to...

04/23/2013

Cure Twist: An Intermittent Catheter Designed for Women on the Go

Why Do People With Spinal Cord Injuries Need Intermittent Catheters? When the bladder is full, the brain sends a signal down the spinal cord to the bladder, causing it to empty. For people with spinal cord issues, the signal from...

03/15/2013

It’s National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week!

With Spring just around the corner, a sense of renewal, vibrancy, new times and new beginnings are in the air. Perfect timing, as it just so happens that this week – March 11th through the 17th – is National Multiple...

03/13/2013

Professional Golfer Heather Drew Defies Odds Against Multiple Sclerosis

Editor’s Note: With this week being MS Awareness Week, we wanted to share the story of a professional athlete who is overcoming the symptoms and stigma of Multiple Sclerosis in her everyday life.  Please join us in celebrating Heather Drew’s...

02/18/2013

Fitness Options for Folks with Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue, as we all know, is one of the most annoying side effects of Multiple Sclerosis.  When faced with fatigue, staying fit can be a challenge, but it may be one of the best things you can do for your...

02/06/2013

Vitamin D Shines Light on Multiple Sclerosis

We all remember the days of the Flintstone vitamin craze, but how else have vitamins progressed over time? Well not much at all really, they still look, act and taste the same. However, what has progressed is the research and...