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The May issue of the Western Neuropathy Association’s newsletter (Neuropathy Hope) is now available. If you are a member, a printed version will be sent to you shortly. Otherwise, it is available free in PDF on their website. Get your copy at https://www.pnhelp.org/sites/pnhelp/files/Newsletter/WNA-ENews-05-25.pdf. Back issues are at https://pnhelp-prod-d10.oneeach.dev/neuropathy-hope. .
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Integrating Home Exercise in PN Treatment integrating-home-exercise Posted by Mike Foxworth on October 29, 2018. REPOSTED May 14, 2024. Customizing effective exercise for your HOME environment is not well integrated into normal PN treatment. Because PN saps strength, Physical Therapy (PT) prescriptions for strengthening and balance exercise are common, even if the central role of exercise
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When to age-in-place: a checklist Many of us are coming up on a monumental decision: whether to remain where we are or choose a new option in a specialized retirement community. Even if you aren’t facing this decision in the near future, its one you will eventually have to make. PNSN Vice-president (and former Realtor Bill Porter)
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Aging-In-Place Checklist Here’s a comprehensive checklist of things to consider when aging in place: I. Home Modifications 1. Safety features: – Install handrails in hallways and stairs – Secure rugs and carpets to prevent slipping – Improve lighting, especially in areas with stairs 2. Accessibility: – Widen
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Pittsburgh Area Neuropathy Group will feature Ryan Sweeney, Abbott Labs, at the March 20 meeting. Sweeney will present information on two promising treatments for neuropathy. The meeting will be both in-person (Brush Creek Lutheran Church, Irwin, PA) and via Zoom. Details are at https://pnsnetwork.org/pittsburgh-area-neuropathy-support-group/
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NYT: Why Americans feel more chronic pain Our Neuropathic companion is often chronic pain. This article, by New York Times health columnist Nicholas Kristol, does a deep dive into the issue of pain and gives some suggestions on managing it. Click here for access to the article.
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Slow memory loss after 60? A multivitamin may be the answer. By Marlene Cimons A group taking a multivitamin was two years younger in memory function, research shows. https://wapo.st/481Gidg
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Six Food Rules For A Stronger Brain https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/26/harvard-nutritionist-ive-always-lived-by-these-6-food-rules-for-a-stronger-happier-brain.html Food is an important element of our PN self care. But nutrition is one of those issues that seems to be a confusing garden of ideas and concepts. Plus, eating out, which may be part of our social strategy, offers few good choices for keeping our diet
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What neuropathy topics are most popular? We asked our AI agent to tell us the 25 most popular PN topics today across the internet. The results are below. The number is the score for the topic. We use this kind of information to recruit speakers and meeting discussions. Are these the subjects in which you
DIY bed cover may lessen foot pressure The weight of a bedsheet sometimes is very uncomfortable for sleepers. Some PN sufferers can’t tolerate even the light touch on their skin. Glenn Robitsky, board member of the Western Neuropathy Association, brought this article to our attention. It provides instructions for building your own bed support that
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