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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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Bathroom Falls – Is Your Door Mounted Right? Your spouse hears something. He hears a moan. He rushes to the bathroom. He sees the light on and hears you calling. “I’m hurt. I think I’m bleeding.” “I can’t get up. I’m next to the door.” He wants to help. Will he be able to open
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UC researchers can “see” pain in the brain University of California researchers have mapped areas of the brain that show pain. This is good news for those of us who deal with what is known as our “invisible” disease. “It is the first time researchers have decoded the brain activity underlying chronic pain in patients,
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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“I Feel Your Pain. “No, You Have No Idea.” One of the problems with a condition like Peripheral Neuropathy is that it often doesn’t produce any physical aspects. Nothing on the outside reveals that numbness or excruciating pain on the inside. Therefore, our friends and family can minimize the conditions, as in “It’s all in
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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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