52 – Outings – Oh Yeah!
Age and disability don’t stop adults from having the desire to live an abundant life. They want joy, happiness, and laughter. They want to be able to live the life that they had before age and disabilities brought havoc in their lives.
51 – Angels in Our Midst
I’m learning that independence is as important to them as it is to me. Living on your own and doing what you want to do, when you want to do it, is something that we see as normal until it’s unreachable.
50 – Let’s Ride
We got on our bikes and set out to ride around the neighborhood, which has lots of flat land and plenty of hills. Albert chose the route as we rode. We rode up and down the streets looking at the scenery, smiling at each other, and enjoying each other’s company.
49 – Gaining Independence
It was love at first sight. Albert saw the trike and smiled. He drove it as soon as the owner gave him the opportunity and went down the driveway and then down the street.
48 – Going Back to Work
States have assistive and rehabilitative services designed to help the disabled find jobs through vocational rehabilitation.
47 – On the Road Again
I learned recently that Austin has a program for people with disabilities called Metro Access. Metro Access is a shared-ride demand-response service for people whose disabilities that prevent them from riding regular buses and rail services.
46 – Depression Hits
…his depression may be influenced by the location and extent of his brain injury as well as his psychological reaction to his disabilities. His need for assistance with daily activities may add to his depression.
45 – Coming Home Again
Doctors said that studies completed suggest that simply having a stroke increases the risk of anxiety, depression, or both. Depression affects between one- and two-thirds of stroke survivors…
44 – Heartbreaking News
I stated that as caregivers, we give all of ourselves to care for our loved ones, and then condemn ourselves for not doing enough. We must change this.
43 – God Keeps His Promises
Albert received full disability benefits. His partial salary and the disability check allowed our family to receive the same amount of money that Albert was making before the stroke.
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