MAY/JUNE 2015
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Getting Out There Again
“Yes, I am an amputee, and I wear a prosthesis…What happened?…It’s a long story.” That’s a conversation many amputees regularly encounter. A stranger asks questions about
Battling Nattering Negativity
When you are going through any major trauma, feelings like grief, denial, anger, and bitterness are likely to arise. Wrestling with these emotions is normal for
Amputees in Cyberspace
Disabled, differently abled, a person with a limb difference. We’ve all been there, trying to fit in, looking for the right niche, defining for ourselves and
LIVING WITH AMPLITUDE
Three Ways to Spend Less and Save More
Get a free lifetime pass from the federal government that provides access to more than 2,000 federally managed recreation sites. If you have a medically
Yoga: What Can It Do for Amputees?
Yoga has gained traction in the past two decades. It’s everywhere. And perhaps nowhere is it more relevant, or needed, than in the life of
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy
Your rehabilitation after an amputation will require a lot of effort and the assistance of your healthcare team. As the most important member of the
Tips for Helping Your Loved One Cope With Diabetes
Diabetes is a hard disease to handle alone, but when people have the support of their family and friends, they are better able to manage
CaringBridge Helps People in Health Crisis Stay Connected with Loved Ones
CaringBridge is a nonprofit social network that provides free services that keep families and loved ones connected during any type of health event. Through a
Want to Work in Agriculture?
If you are an amputee and want to work in farming, fishing, forestry, ranching, or another agricultural field, you may want to learn about the
Gala to Honor Robin Williams Raises Millions to Benefit Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 500 guests came together to help raise more than $3 million for the Challenged Athletes Foundation at A Celebration of Will, A CAF Gala
Spotlight On Books
In this informative book, Hinkes discusses the risks of amputation in people with diabetes and ways to prevent it. The book is especially relevant for
Three Ways to Spend Less and Save More
Get a free lifetime pass from the federal government that provides access to more than 2,000 federally managed recreation sites. If you have a
Yoga: What Can It Do for Amputees?
Yoga has gained traction in the past two decades. It’s everywhere. And perhaps nowhere is it more relevant, or needed, than in the life
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy
Your rehabilitation after an amputation will require a lot of effort and the assistance of your healthcare team. As the most important member of
Tips for Helping Your Loved One Cope With Diabetes
Diabetes is a hard disease to handle alone, but when people have the support of their family and friends, they are better able to
CaringBridge Helps People in Health Crisis Stay Connected with Loved Ones
CaringBridge is a nonprofit social network that provides free services that keep families and loved ones connected during any type of health event. Through
Want to Work in Agriculture?
If you are an amputee and want to work in farming, fishing, forestry, ranching, or another agricultural field, you may want to learn about
Gala to Honor Robin Williams Raises Millions to Benefit Athletes with Disabilities
Nearly 500 guests came together to help raise more than $3 million for the Challenged Athletes Foundation at A Celebration of Will, A CAF
Spotlight On Books
In this informative book, Hinkes discusses the risks of amputation in people with diabetes and ways to prevent it. The book is especially relevant
