Massage Therapy and SMA...The majority of us do get through life without a massage. However, over the last 2 years, I have definitely felt a... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Child's SMA Diagnosis...Think about the people in your life you are closest to, and make a list.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stop Surviving and Start Living...And the most frustrating part is that for a big chunk of my life, it appeared as I had plateaued.... By Chaz Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dealing With Guilt...I’m extremely grateful for all of the support that I have received in my life.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Maintaining Friends While Living With a Disability...Sometimes it can be easy to slip in the mode of jealousy and anger. However, think of your own life.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Getting Back In the Pool After Surgery With SMA...We ended up using one of my hoyer lift slings with handles to carry me into the pool.... By Jennifer Greer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Symptoms of Spinal Muscular Atrophy...Some of these complications are life-threatening, while others can permanently affect mobility.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy...Symptoms usually appear within the first 6 months of life.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Home...Speaking of the lift system, in order to be secure there needs to be extra support in the ceiling.... By Chaz Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022...There were a lot of things going on and I was caught up with life.... By Ainaa Farhanah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Thoughts on Treatment - Both Good and Bad...Had this shown up in my life earlier on, I would have gotten to keep more of my physical ability. ... By Samantha Przybylski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Empty Nest Again...They began seeing each other and really enjoyed the dating life.... By Maryalice Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Near Death Experience!...I put it off for a while because I was afraid of going under anesthesia for something that was not By Allie Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Modifying Your Home for More Independence...of living with SMA.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking Without Hands...At the age of 22 I got married and one of the first challenges I faced with the desire to By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caring For A Loved One...In order for us to spend time together I needed to assist Mike with some of his care.... By Suzanne Cutler2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why am I Always the Party Pooper?...The guilt I feel when one of my chronic illnesses creeps into my daily life, especially when it affects others has a... By Allie Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What A Small Cold Can Do...This little dive into the world of being sick with SMA barely scratches the surface of the intricate challenges faced.... By Jennifer Greer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Maintaining Relationships with Family and Friends...Will his caretaking strain other aspects of my life, especially other relationships? I’ve written about this before, Mike is great with people.... By Suzanne Cutler2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Daughter Was Not Meeting Developmental Milestones...I was my daughter's staunchest advocate throughout her life. I was totally involved in her medical, educational, social, and emotional care.... By Marc Mitnick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments