JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016
FEATURES
Planning Ahead to Prevent Falls
For many lower-limb amputees, the risk of falling—and potentially injuring themselves—is a very real possibility. A little know-how and preparation, however, can lower the chances of a serious fall and
Life Shouldn’t Be a Pain
A reality of post-amputation life is learning how to manage pain—often, more than one type. New amputees must master pain-management strategies as part of their “new normal.” To move from
Be Prepared
Wallet, check. Keys, check. Cell phone, check. It used to be that was all you needed to think about before leaving home for a quick trip to the store—or even
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Elvis Has Been Spotted! …And This One Is an Amputee
Yes, there is even an amputee Elvis impersonator—a bionic Elvis. Ray Guillemette Jr. lost his left leg following a motorcycle accident when he was hit by a drunk driver in
Discovering the Magic
“I had to know if it was possible,” says Jothy Rosenberg, explaining the reason he went snow skiing just two months after losing his right leg to bone cancer when
Nonprofit Organization Provides Transportation to Care
Sometimes, the specialized or even life-saving medical care a child needs is not available locally. Sometimes, it’s cities, states, or even countries away. That’s when Miracle Flights for Kids can
More Than a Wish
“I wish….” Those two words from a child with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer or meningococcal meningitis, can spur numerous people into action to try to make his or
Finding Your Personal Style
Is looking good important to you? Do you fear that your limb loss will always relegate you to “practical” and unfashionable shoes and clothes? Well, don’t give up just yet.
Facing Reality After Losing My Chosen Career
In 2010, my disability no longer allowed me to continue working in my chosen career.
I had suffered a debilitating ankle injury in 2008, and afterward, I had to use crutches
Dolls Like Us
Let’s face it. Not many people really look like Barbie and Ken. Fortunately, some companies have begun to make or customize dolls that more realistically represent the kids who play
Five Tips for Overcoming the Challenges of Upper-Limb Loss
As a bilateral upper-limb amputee, you will certainly face many challenges in your daily life. Even if you are missing only one arm, you may face similar challenges as your
Elvis Has Been Spotted! …And This One Is an Amputee
Yes, there is even an amputee Elvis impersonator—a bionic Elvis. Ray Guillemette Jr. lost his left leg following a motorcycle accident when he was hit by a drunk driver in
Discovering the Magic
“I had to know if it was possible,” says Jothy Rosenberg, explaining the reason he went snow skiing just two months after losing his right leg to bone cancer when
Nonprofit Organization Provides Transportation to Care
Sometimes, the specialized or even life-saving medical care a child needs is not available locally. Sometimes, it’s cities, states, or even countries away. That’s when Miracle Flights for Kids can
More Than a Wish
“I wish….” Those two words from a child with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer or meningococcal meningitis, can spur numerous people into action to try to make his or
Finding Your Personal Style
Is looking good important to you? Do you fear that your limb loss will always relegate you to “practical” and unfashionable shoes and clothes? Well, don’t give up just yet.
Facing Reality After Losing My Chosen Career
In 2010, my disability no longer allowed me to continue working in my chosen career.
I had suffered a debilitating ankle injury in 2008, and afterward, I had to use crutches
Dolls Like Us
Let’s face it. Not many people really look like Barbie and Ken. Fortunately, some companies have begun to make or customize dolls that more realistically represent the kids who play
Five Tips for Overcoming the Challenges of Upper-Limb Loss
As a bilateral upper-limb amputee, you will certainly face many challenges in your daily life. Even if you are missing only one arm, you may face similar challenges as your
