The only good bowel is an empty one. GEORGE LOUW investigates the challenges and solutions available for bowel management I can live with my paralysis. I can cope with the limitations in my mobility. My wheelchair and the hand controls in my car liberate me. My paralysis has become a […]
Ida’s Corner
Dilemma of donations
Non-profit organisations often have the challenge of deciding when and how to give. George Louw brings the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) under the spotlight Unemployment and poverty are QASA’s initial response was to jump in with worldwide issues and very much a reality of life for large segments...
COVID Light – What now?
Many people are asymptomatic or only experience light symptoms when infected by COVID-19. George Louw investigates how to deal with all things COVID-light At the time of writing this article, we find ourselves in a season of runaway COVID-19 infections. In real terms, the numbers are frightening and threaten to...
Hope
George Louw explains why hope in a time of panic and fear is so important and where he puts his hope We live in times of doubt. COVID-19 has moved the whole world out of its comfort zone, and we do not know what the future holds. We are concerned....
Where have all the rollers gone?
It seems wheelchair users over the age of 60 have disappeared! George Louw sets out to find them and make sure they have the care they need In 1955, Pete Seeger wrote the first three verses of what would become a well-known song: “Where have all the flowers gone?”. In...
Attributes of a good caregiver
When we asked readers to list the most important attributes of a good caregiver, the results provided incredible insights and raised concerns about some significant but under-appreciated characteristics In a recent survey by QASA on the attributes of a good caregiver that attracted 48 responses, we listed six attributes with...
The silver roller’s toolkit: Part 2
Ageing often results in a loss of ability or reduced capacity. However, with a little effort, your golden years can be a fulfilling and rewarding time. Here’s how to achieve this As we grow older, we diminish in capacity. We may not believe or accept it, but it is a...
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...
Integration starts with me
Rather than fighting for government, policies or society to fast-track integration, people with disabilities should work towards integration themselves We live in a country where government tries to correct the wrongs and inequities of society through legislation, while people with disabilities protest their exclusion by advocating for better accessibility and...
The silver rollers brigade
Everyone has to face growing old and grey, but with the right preparations it can be a satisfying, productive phase of life. Whether the colour of our skin is vanilla, caramel, toffee or chocolate, we all have something in common: as we grow older our hair turns silver. Spiky silver, […]