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February 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

10 Icebreaker Tips to Avoid Your Illness Support Group Becoming Depressing

10 Icebreaker Tips to Avoid Your Illness Support Group Becoming Depressing

Is your support group getting a bit depressing? If so, it is time for some icebreaker ideas to bring the joy back (before it's too late!) If you live with a chronic illness or chronic pain, the odds are that you have at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Church Leader, Need to Know, Our Best Tips, Support Group Leader

January 17, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Resources and Gadgets to Improve Your Health When You are Chronically Ill

Resources and Gadgets to Improve Your Health When You are Chronically Ill

By Lisa Copen It is the time of year when many people are setting fresh goals regarding their health. For one who is chronically ill, however, it can be discouraging and you can feel a bit helpless at the lack of options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Exercise, Links, Our Best Tips, Person w/ Illness, What's New?

January 12, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

AMC Theaters Offers Movie Times for Those with Sensory Sensitivities

AMC Theaters Offers Movie Times for Those with Sensory Sensitivities

I love movies. If I am watching a movie at home I feel like I need to be folding laundry or working or something. But sitting in a theater, I feel as though I am allowed (required even!) to sit in the dark and give it my full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events, Our Best Tips, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, What's New? Tagged With: Child, disabilities

May 26, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Crutches Don’t Have To Be Depressing! An Amazing Story

Crutches Don’t Have To Be Depressing! An Amazing Story

Debbie Farmer "LemonAid Crutches"(TM) is the first company to create lovely designer crutches in rich, vivid colors and gorgeous, expressive fabrics. Being on crutches can be a sad, depressing experience, but this store … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Hobbies-Crafts, Joy, Links, Our Best Tips, Person w/ Illness, Tools, What's New? Tagged With: Health

February 19, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 21 Comments

Swallow Large Pills Without Gagging: How To Do It With Ease

Swallow Large Pills Without Gagging: How To Do It With Ease

Trying to swallow large pills is one of the most frustrating parts of taking multiple medications. Here is a tip to avoid gagging on them and having them feel like they are stuck in your throat. Have you ever have some of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Our Best Tips, Tools, What's New?

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