Gene,
Being a C5 complete quad to do all that, I applaud you. And transfers? Your
doing super! I'm a C6/7 complete, 25 yrs in June
Dianna
Hello Johnny-
(This is my 1st reply so pardon the cross posting if it occurs)
I have been a c5 complete quad for 22 years. Abou
Hello Johnny-
(This is my 1st reply so pardon the cross posting if it occurs)
I have been a c5 complete quad for 22 years. About 5 years into this new
lifestyle I needed to travel for my job. A caregiver was going with me but she
had never helped me with my bowel care before. So about 6 months b
Nevada is one of the few states that has a specific program funded through the
state that allows us to train aides to do catheterization, wound care and bowel
care. It was written and implemented 20 odd years ago by a quad who got it
through the state legislature. It certainly makes our life eas
In Ohio, an aid can't do leg bags or bowel care anyway. But an agency should
steer you towards a nursing agency. I have an Independant care provider for my
help who does all that on *his personal time*. But I did talk to a woman who
was a nurse that lives not far from me. I was looking for an i
Most bowel programs are consider invasive as products are induced beyond
the skin surface. Most states require a licensed nurse or doctor to
performs anything invasive. Now we all know that family members and some
aides
assist in doing bowel programs. You can train a monkey to do a bowel
I had family for 1st year of sci. I then moved into a house by myself
and got services through home agency. It was scary at first. But I have
done it now for 15 years. I hire, fire & do schedule.I've had good and
bad. I live in rural area so everybody knows everyone. I can weed out
the bads bef
Personally, I am big on aids and nursing agencies. Everyone burns out. It's
better if it isn't family members. You can replace aides and nurses but family
should be the last option. Keep your family close by giving them space.
Hiring and firing is hard to do but if you're going to control your li
Dave, are there any home health services nearby? Call information at the
hospital. They should know. This is something I worry myself sick over. It gets
to me so bad sometimes I consider driving over a cliff. What about relatives?
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My brother helps me with my bowel care. But he has to go on a trip. Is there a
service or anything that you can get help with.
how does others do it when they are all alone? There has to be something.
pease give me help.Johnny
Dr. Oz said to use sugar I'm not sure how much but I watched it on a show last
week. You can probably look that up on his website.
Dana
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> On Apr 27, 2015, at 9:15 PM, Larry Willis wrote:
>
> A very good article. Thanks.Larry
>
> Larry Willis
> Retired and proud of it
>
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