Moving Tips From AARP and Bill Porter Many older people, upon retirement or for other reasons, are keen to downsize, although too few actually understand what it means to go from a single-family home to a more practical dwelling. Bill Porter, vice -president for the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network, has moved five time in […]
Diabetic Tools and Services Need assistance or support with managing your diabetes. LiveCareHealth offers the services and tools needed to “reduce the negative effects of diabetes while improving overall health and reducing the cost of care.” This program is free to active Medicare recipients and includes online coaching. Check it out: https://livecarehealth.com/ NOTE: Up to
Traveling With Hearing Loss Many of us with PN also suffer from hearing loss, which can make traveling more difficult. In this post-pandemic period, many are returning to air travel. Read this informative article from The Hearing Loss Association of America that asks “How can we stay safe, remain informed and minimize issues while traveling? “. https://www.hearingloss.org/flying-with-hearing-loss-can-be-challenging/
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FPN Webinar: The Importance of Your Personal Support Network Author Will Schwalbe will speak on “the role that friendship can play in our lives” and the importance of your personal support network in managing your Peripheral Neuropathy. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 12:00pm CST/1:00pm EST/10:00am PST. Register for the
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Seven Anti-Inflammatory Tonics That May Relieve Symptoms Inflammation is a known factor in aggravating the symptoms of PN. This article suggests several research-backed anti-inflammatory tonics that may provide help in managing your pain and discomfort. These can be tried without great expense or exotic ingredients; however, please read the entire article for cautionary statements.
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Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week is May 7-13 Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 7-13, 2023) is a promotional campaign to increase awareness of the disease, its causes, and its effects on more than 30 million Americans, their families, and caregivers. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network, and other groups around the country
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Add your voice to research funding request The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy is currently working with their lobbyist in Washington to advocate for PN to remain an eligible condition for medical research grant funding through the Department of Defense’s Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. You can help this effort by writing your senators. But we must
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Don’t Be a Hero! Ask for Help at the Airport Traveling with Neuropathy? Here’s an excellent article on the services available to those traveling with assistance needs, and how to access them. Includes the handling of personal mobility aids, seat upgrades, early boarding, etc. Additional tips on getting assistance through airport security (TSA Cares) https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/injury-help-airport-airline/
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Idiopathic Neuropathy with Norman Lavtov The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy featured Dr. Norman Latov, MD, PhD on February 22, who spoke about Idiopathic Neuropathy (via webinar). Latov is a renowned expert in the field and covered idiopathic neuropathy, its definition and diagnosis. During this program, Dr. Latov explains how to tell if it’s progressive and
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Automatic Hand Controls Keeps Drivers Mobile The Western Neuropathy Association recently sponsored a “Driving Controls” webinar, featuring Megan Frazier. She goes over current adaptations, DMV issues, and other aspects. She is a licensed driver instructor in Texas. (About 1 hour with Q&A)
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