In the late morning of February 6, 2010, Anthony Purcell dove into the waters of Miami Beach, something he'd done many times before without incident. This time, he misjudged the depth of his landing spot, broke his neck, and bruised the C5 and C6 vertabrae in...
People that are caregivers are special people that do a lot for the people that they are helping. When a person has paralysis, it's especially important that caregivers understand what they will need to do. Getting the information that they need will help them now...
If you'd like to know how to obtain health care when you're uninsured or underinsured, this article is for you. We'll provide you with all the necessary information you need to know so keep on reading to learn more. Health Coverage Being underinsured or uninsured...
How can I locate a treatment center? After a person's condition has stabilized after a spinal cord injury, individuals will be sent to a rehabilitation center. While the closest facility may be the most accessible and provide many benefits in terms of family and...
A look at the various Social Security schemes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two primary Social Security programs that help persons with impairments (SSI). As soon as you become incapacitated, you should...
Recognize the importance of health insurance coverage. You can still get health insurance if you're uninsured or underinsured. Hospitals that receive federal subsidies are expected to provide a certain amount of free or reduced-cost services. To see if you qualify...
Blood clots Blood clots are prevalent in the initial few months following a spinal cord injury, especially later in the course of sickness. Walking and leg mobility improve blood circulation and help avoid the formation of blood clots. However, when legs are...
When a person suffers a spinal injury, they can expect to be determined to have an incomplete SCI. This means that they have some feeling and movement in their body below their spinal injury. After this point, the person will need to undergo many tests and...
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Spinal cord injury is the result of a violent physical trauma which damages the spinal cord. There are many causes of spinal cord injury including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, sports injuries and falls. One of the more...
