You don’t need a complicated skincare routine to stay young. It can be as simple as trying something new today One sunny morning, you look into the mirror and see a line cracking down like the crater of doom from the corner of your eye towards your slightly saggy cheek....
Regulars
Sex and communication
Discussing what you enjoy in the bedroom might seem like an uncomfortable conversation, but it is very important Most people find it difficult to talk about sex at the best of times. Add an SCI into the mix and it becomes even more difficult. The easier but often ineffective alternative...
Owning the economy
One of the most important pillars of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is empowering people with disabilities to take ownership of the economy Pillar Five of the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (WPRPD) is the reduction of economic vulnerability and realising...
Treating severe spasticity
Oral medication, the usual method for dealing with mild to moderate spasticity, may not work well in severe cases. Let’s look at implanted devices as an effective approach to managing severe spasticity Spasticity is a common complication seen after SCI, traumatic brain injury and stroke. In ROLLING INSPIRATION issue 3...
The inclusive school
These practical tips will help teachers integrate children with disabilities into the classroom – and the school as a whole – to create an inclusive learning environment When we think of integrating a learner with a physical disability, most of us think about providing wheelchair ramps and ensuring there are...
Presence over presents
Being a parent is about being around, not about how you get around If I’ve learned one thing as a parent and a therapist, it is that children remember events, special occasions, that odd day out and the little things far more than material items. Our presence as a parent...
Switch to automation
With a few devices and a bit of software, you never have to switch on the lights or open the blinds manually again Have you ever been in bed and needed to switch on the lights? Or wanted to close the curtains or blinds but that sofa blocked your access?...
Hassle-free visas
With increased security measures in place, it can be a challenge to secure a visa to travel overseas. Here’s how to tick all the boxes A fellow “wheelie” asked for advice about getting visas for Europe and the United Kingdom (UK) for him and his caregiver. After I gave him...
Silver Roller’s Toolkit: part 1
A topic often overlooked but inherent to growing old is a reduced income as a result of pension or the inability to work. With a few lifestyle changes, it is still possible to live off this smaller budget As we move beyond the age where our hair turns silver, most...
Your greatest senior moment: a guide for older amputees
While much about growing old can be daunting and overwhelming, rehabilitation after an amputation doesn’t have to be! How did this happen?! How did you get here?! As they saying goes,“Ageing is not for sissies.” This is a reality that you’ve had to make peace with more times than you’d...