A lack of access is frustrating, but a friendly community and willingness to ask for help can make a difference. George Louw shares Much has been written about the poor structural compliance of public spaces and buildings (including even hospitals) to the needs of the mobility impaired. Possibly the three […]
Ida’s Corner
RAF Capture
Following a RAF stakeholder round table discussion, George Louw learns the troubles facing the organisation that result in the neglect of road crash victims The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a critical life-sustaining support fund for people with disabilities who sustained their disability during a motor vehicle accident. The QuadPara […]
The silent destroyer
Out of seemingly nowhere, someone can suffer a stroke with devastating consequences. GEORGE LOUW takes a closer look at this condition, which can destroy lives Strokes, together with hypertension, are known as the silent killers. Hypertension can cause strokes, which, more often than not, strike without warning. But not all […]
Paralympic Care
George Louw looks at what it takes to prepare mindsets and pick up the pieces before and after a big event for professional athletes When watching big sport events, we cheer the modern-day gladiators for putting their bodies on the line to out-perform their competitors. When they win, we celebrate. […]
What to do with sausage feet
Swollen or sausage feet can be uncomfortable, but also harmful. George Louw sheds some light on the causes of this condition and what people can do to manage or prevent it A few days ago I was looking at my feet and I wondered when last I saw my toe […]
Caring with Pizzazz
Caregiver Zodwa Mabuza’s gentle, intuitive approach to caregiving moved George Louw to investigate and learn more about her journey Pizzazz meaning an attractive combination of vitality and glamour. Synonyms include stylishness, elegance, gracefulness, poise, sophistication, chic or finesse. I first met Zodwa Mabuza when she became a carer to my […]
Sporting handicaps to level the playing field
Handicaps in the sporting world makes for more fair competition. However, the system can easily be manipulated. GEORGE LOUW takes a look at the abuse of these handicaps on and off the field In 2010 and again in 2011 Hideki Matsuyama won the Asia Pacific Amateur Golf Championships. In 2021, […]
Boosting: Risking lives to stroke egos
The practice of self-induced Autonomic Dysreflexia or Boosting is illegal, but also extremely dangerous. GEORGE LOUW investigates Since the beginning of time there have been those who put their lives on the line. Some do it for a cause; like soldiers. When the cause is good, we call them heroes. […]
Happy crappies and shitty shenanigans
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 […]
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 […]