Hiya Ben! You've enter a discussion board of some of the toughest critics in the world, who have survived and succeed .. in spite of. Never discount the need for cleaniness above all. It is truly that important. A good diet and plenty of rest during those times when you feel the need. Now I'll sit back and let the true experts bend your eat, while I catch up on Mike Irwin's last feature, joining the Future Quads of America. Best Wishes in your endeavor. In a message dated 8/21/2010 1:27:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
For a "New Mobility" magazine article about how people with disabilities can best take care of themselves during flu season, I'm looking for sources to talk about smart strategies for avoiding the flu and coping with it if you catch it. I don't want advice about washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough. Everybody knows those things. But for many people with disabilities, there are issues beyond what others face. For instance, many are especially vulnerable to catching the flu in the first place. And if they get sick, they may be slower to heal than others, or more likely to catch pneumonia and other complications. So… 1) What preventative steps can be taken, if any, to build immunities and avoid contagion? 2) If you get sick, what are the danger signs that it's become serious and you need to handle it differently or seek extra medical care? 3) What do you do if those around you become sick--especially your attendant? You can't just give your daily help a week off, even if he or she is sneezing in your face. But should you? 4) And how do you cope with needing extra help when you're ill, and least able to manage your own care? These are just a few of the questions on my mind. I'd like to conduct brief e-mail interviews. If necessary, a 15-minute phone call will do. My deadline is Friday, September 3, 2010. Thanks very much, in advance, for your help. Best, Ben Mattlin [email protected] PS: If you want to confirm the authenticity of this request, please contact my editor, Tim Gilmer, at [email protected]
