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Meal Assistance Services in Illinois
Meal service agencies help people get meals when they are not able to cook themselves, such as in recovery, elderly, or people with a disability.
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Meal Assistance Services in Illinois
Meal service agencies help people get meals when they are not able to cook themselves, such as in recovery, elderly, or people with a disability.
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Locked-in Syndrome
Locked-in Syndrome is a condition in which all voluntary muscles of the body are paralyzed, except for those that control eye movements.
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Respiratory System and Care
This resource covers the Respiratory system, common terms, problems, suggestions for care and issues that may arise in the respiratory system.
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Spasticity Treatment with a Baclofen Pump
Baclofen is a medicine used to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness).
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Spasticity
Spasticity is a term used to describe abnormal involuntary tightening of muscles that either occurs spontaneously or when the body is stimulated in
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Phantom Limb Sensation
After an amputation, it is common to experience feelings as if they occurred in the limb that is missing-phantom limb sensation. This information sheet offers some education on phantom limb sensation.
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Shrinker and Removable Rigid Dressing Care & Use
Key words: Amputee, Shrinker, Rigid Removal Dressing
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Urinary System Overview
After a disabling event, it is common for bladder habits to change. Some people have problems emptying their bladder, while others may have urinary accidents.
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Bowel System: Understanding the Digestive Process and Common Problems
People with disabilities often experience a change in bowel patterns. Understanding how the digestive system works and common problems can help adjust to their bowel changes.
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