Adjusting to a New Normal
When our son died of sleep apnea on July 2, 1997, our life shattered. Ours was a colorless world of black and white. Well-meaning family and friends advised us to “get over it and get back to normal”. That wasn’t going to happen. Nothing was “normal” again. Eighteen years of monthly meetings with The Compassionate…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injury with Caleb: The Latest Progress & Mental Musings
Well I am just over the three-month mark since receiving stem cell treatment and of course the question on everyone’s mind is, “What is happening?” In short, a alot and a little. Huh? Take a chair, I shall elaborate.
Read MoreNot Dead Yet
This week I have another blog to share, brought to you by Judy Oppenheimer. This was originally posted on Slate.com and the article discusses aging as a baby boomer and the stigma that can come with aging.
Read MoreTips for Dealing with Incontinence During the Winter
Good day, Good day! For those are you that live up north, I hope your staying warm. I was recently forwarded this list of tips for dealing with incontinence during the winter, originally posted on the Live Confidently website. Check them out and let us know if they help!
Read MoreA Life Changing Day – Eman’s Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation
Sometimes in life, there are events that make you remember just how lucky you are to be alive and healthy. One of our newest clients is Eman, and it’s been quite the ride so far. We’ve been so moved talking with Eman and his family, we wanted to share a bit of his story about…
Read MoreThe WORST Incontinence Advice Ever, Part 2
Here at Men’s Liberty we’re strong supporters of incontinence education. So I was thrilled to see that Dr. Anthony Komaroff of Harvard Medical School wasn’t averse to addressing this issue on his blog!
Read MoreNew Study Refutes Link Between Fish Oil Supplements & Prostate Cancer
Exciting news for those of you out there who are regular consumers of fish oil supplements!
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Injury with Caleb: Part 2
As I promised last month I will be sharing a bit about life with a spinal cord injury. Most of the symptoms or side-effects of a damaged spinal cord are similar across the board. Degree and intensity of these effects are determined by the factors I outlined in my last post, level and severity of…
Read More67% of Survey Respondents say Fear of Accidents is their #1 Worry
Recently, Parentgiving.com conducted a great opinion survey on the troubling condition reaching out to nearly 5,000 people who use self-care products for incontinence. The goal was to learn how you cope with incontinence and if a greater awareness about it as a medical issue has erased its stigma and prompted more people to talk to their…
Read MoreSurgical Urinary Management: Eliminate Condom Catheters!
While most doctors will tell you there are some serious drawbacks to condom catheters, there’s nothing that quite captures it for me than the story this guy, we’ll call him Bob, told about his surgery at a New York hospital in 2010.
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