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.
A few weeks ago I was doing so well. I was making all these plans and then "bam" down again- plans cancelled. But after my monthly sol-u-med this month I was back up making plans again. What a crazy life! No wonder people look at me… more »
Last year my sons put in a raised salad bed. And then I asked them to write up a detailed description with picture's here on my blog so I could share it as it was just so great. It can be found on my blog of 7/29/2009 "How to Make… more »
s More than 1,500 athletes and coaches from across the state will attend the games of the Special Olympics in Utica this year. The games begin on Friday June 4 with the final leg of the statewide torch run through downtown Utic… 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