Mobility issues and changes in health often bring up big questions on home choices for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Whether it is because of mobility issues caused by peripheral neuropathy or other chronic conditions or simply because of a natural progression of aging, many people face the need to decide to either modify the home […]
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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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While traveling with peripheral neuropathy presents challenges, you can still follow your dreams to see the world. FPN has pulled together some tips from experts so you can know what to expect as you plan that next vacation. Step 1: The Plan When traveling with peripheral neuropathy, or any chronic health condition, there is no […]
Chef Bill Nolan shares another ‘healthy eating’ recipe using two nutritional powerhouses: kale and quinoa. Kale is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants like alpha lipoic acid. Quinoa is high in protein, fiber and vitamins as well. Summer is here and it’s time for salads! I like to have a big salad every weekday for […]
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In the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy’s March 2019 e-newsletter, Dr. Joseph Breitenstein, a professor of psychology and licensed psychologist at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and two of his students, Jimmy Conway and Anna Larson, invited people with peripheral neuropathies to participate in a survey on coping with peripheral neuropathy. The main part of the […]
by Shanna Patterson, MD Around the New Year many people think about resolutions. For those of us contemplating how we can be our healthiest selves, this often includes recommitting to a healthy diet and exercise. Interestingly though it’s common to associate peripheral neuropathy with elevated blood sugar and diabetes, many may not be aware that […]
Introducing our new featured blog: Healthy Eating for Peripheral Neuropathy We all know that healthy eating is vital to our health and may even help manage the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Our new guest contributor, Bill Nolan, will be offering us healthy eating tips and recipes on a monthly basis. Keep checking in for more ideas and […]
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Falls are the most common cause of injury in elderly adults (age 65 and older). As many as one third of elderly adults fall each year and the risk of falling triples if you have a neurologic disorder like peripheral neuropathy. Twenty to thirty percent of older people who fall, suffer moderate to severe injuries, […]