Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community

Thursday, March 05, 2009 - Posts

• Facing depression

  We just added a section on depression, including links for getting help, to our Resource Center. Part of my unintended theme for the week -- things you don't think about when you see someone in a wheelchair. From that section: "Depression is found two Read More posted Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:40 AM by gerthro | 0 Comments Filed Under: Resource Center

• Warning about tumors after attempted stem cell therapy

  You'll remember the story about the fetal stem cells causing tumors in a teenage boy recently.The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has reiterated how important it is to stick to the guidelines they have developed:“This is a new area Read More posted Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:21 AM by gerthro | 0 Comments Filed Under: Research News

• Care for the caregiver

  We are very child oriented here. Lots of diaper stories. Enough said. The point is we all seem to have our eyes especially peeled for kid and family organizations. Of my coworkers sent me a link to The Child Neurology Foundation's respite care workbook. Read More posted Thursday, March 05, 2009 11:06 AM by gerthro | 0 Comments Filed Under: Quality of Life