Peripheral Neuropathy and the Impact on Safety Peripheral Neuropathy can impact safety for patients due to the symptoms it causes. Sarah Boyd, PT, DPT and Sarah Dahlhauser, OTR/L, OTD share with the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy tips and suggestions for improving safety and comfort of patients with peripheral neuropathy. Why Peripheral Neuropathy can Impact Safety […]
Peripheral Neuropathy and Daily Life Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder that impacts the signal delivery from the brain and spine to the muscles of our body resulting in weakness, pain, coordination, sensation, and/or dysregulation of blood pressure.1 These changes can impact a person’s balance and fine motor control in their hands, leading to challenges in […]
Chef Bill Nolan provides yet another recipe to FPN! We are living in extraordinary times, which has required us to adapt to new rules, circumstances, and ways to go about our normal lives. Key in this is how we look at and prepare the food we eat. It is my hope that this has been […]
Peripheral Neuropathy and Exercise Peripheral nerves are responsible for sending motor signals from our brain and spine to the muscles, as well as, sending sensory signals back to the brain and spine for interpretation. When these nerves become damaged, a person can develop weakness, numbness, and pain in a process called ‘peripheral neuropathy’1. Peripheral neuropathy […]
Chef Bill Nolan shares a recipe for healthy and hearty granola. Whenever possible I try to make my own versions of what you might normally buy at the store. Truth be told, if there were more hours in the day, I’d make a lot of these types of items. When we make our own, we […]
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Chef Bill Nolan shares a healthy treat for the holidays. Happy Holidays! I’m always on the search for healthy snacks, so I’ve decided to feature one of my all-time favorite snack foods. Keep the healthy part secret, they taste so good people won’t believe that they’re a healthy choice. Introducing Energy Truffles They’re very easy […]
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Dr. Shanna Patterson discusses both pros and cons of new and familiar diets for peripheral neuropathy patients exploring eating for health. Eating for Health Numerous studies have shown that Americans in general are drawn toward wanting to learn about and try alternative medicine approaches for medical ailments, including peripheral neuropathy. Dietary approaches for health are […]
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What is CarFit? CarFit is an educational program developed by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with the American Automotive Association (AAA), the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and AARP Driver Safety that provides older adults the opportunity to look at how their vehicles “fit” to them. The program is community based and provides […]
Chef Bill Nolan shares a healthy recipe for grilled salmon as we enjoy the warm days of September. While fall is here, we still have enough good weather ahead to enjoy the barbeque. I have taken to grilling more fish and vegetables and love them! Today I am sharing a recipe for grilled spiced salmon […]
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Shanna Patterson, MD, and Kripa Ahuja provide insight on mindfulness and its positive impact for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Does Mindfulness Help? Summer is a time for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. In the spirit of slowing down, we wanted to take this opportunity to delve into the topic of mindfulness. Mindfulness has proliferated in the […]
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