The progression of my disability due to Multiple Sclerosis has been difficult. Yet over time I have learned to cope and live well in spite of it.
Each loss of functionality I experienced reminded me of a loss I had once helped a patient deal with. My years as a physical therapist helping patients came back to help me. I now understand far better the importance of living well with a disability, both emotionally and functionally. Life should go on, the needs are the same. Having friends, being involved, doing the things you care about.
This blog is my attempt to share my knowledge and experience as a physical therapist, my memories of my former patients and my own successes at living well with the disability from MS.
Last week my two wonderful sons put up a ramp off of the bridge going over our back yard which runs from our house to the deck. This ramp allows me to go down to our garden to where my raised salad bed is. So on days when climbing do… more »
Last Tuesday I was down at my Neurologist's office having my monthly IV Sol-u-med treatment. There were four other patients there also. We were all of a similar age and had had MS for years. We had adjusted to our losing function by adapting to co… more »
This is a don't miss event. We have no coverage in the USA on the major networks of the Paralympics during the events. But there is going to be a recap of the highlights this Saturday from 3 to 5 PM ET on NBC If you already have plans- ta… more »
The Paralympics are now over and the official mascot Sumi we'll be able to rest for a few more years. Part orca whale, thunderbird and black bear, Sumi is the official mascot of both the Olympics and the Paralympics. His nam… more »
Ellie’s Rules for Coping Well with MS and Disability
Get Knowledge
Admit What's Happening
Set a Functional Goal
Adapt Lifestyle
Attitude is Everything
Be an Advocate
Live Life to the Fullest
Laugh Often
Then All You Need is Love