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"..I had a spinal
cord
injury and no clue what to do next"
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Know Someone Suffering From a Spinal Cord Injury? |
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Click
below to get your FREE copy of
"What Next? Survival Guide
For Spinal Cord Injury Patients and Families"
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Written by an individual with a spinal cord injury
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A spinal cord injury can be a sudden, life-changing event with a
dramatic impact on a family's lifestyle, finances and
emotions.
You
can't always count on getting answers from doctors and nurses
who are already overworked, overwhelmed and frantically trying to save
lives.
And, as efficient as the Internet is, much is scattered in
little corners on thousands of web sites. Still,
not everything can be found online.
That's what makes "What Next?"
so valuable. It's a comprehensive guide for spinal cord injury
patients and families with information gathered from many sources.
Because it has been written by an individual who lives daily with a
spinal cord injury, it takes into account the
emotions: the
fear, anger, frustration, feelings of being
helpless and in need of answers. It answers such vital
questions as:
- What exactly is a spinal
cord injury?
- Can people stay
alive after breaking their necks?
- What are the
effects of the spinal cord injury on the
body?
- Is paralysis
permanent?
- Can a person walk
after a spinal cord cord injury?
- Can a person with a spinal cord injury have
children?
- How long will someone stay
in the hospital after a spinal cord
injury?
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Get
answers within minutes to your urgent questions
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Best of all -
It's FREE!
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With an electronic book (e-book), there's no waiting.
You can start reading immediately. No trips to a bookstore, no
waiting in traffic, no waiting for mail delivery. Reading is also made
simple. All subjects are linked so
you can easily click from one to another.
Learn the effects
of a spinal cord injury
Some
patients walk away from the hospital after
suffering what seemed to be a severely damaged spinal cord.
Others remain in a wheelchair for life after what appeared to be a
minor accident. "What Next?" explains
how a spinal cord injury may affect:
- Feeling and movement
- Bladder
function
- Bowel function
- Respiratory
function
- Circulatory
function
- Sexual
function
- Skin
- Body
temperature control
- Involuntary
muscle spasms
- Nerve pain
and phantom pain
- Joint and
muscle pain
- .......and
other physical factors
How to adjust for change
A
spinal cord injury impacts more than
the body. A family's entire
lifestyle can be affected. In "What
Next?" you'll find how to address:
- Housing arrangements for
someone with a spinal cord injury
- Modifications and
where products can be found without breaking the
bank
- Medical
insurance
- Transportation
needs for someone with a spinal cord injury
- Financial
assistance
- Employment
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What
to expect in the first days and weeks
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after
a spinal cord Injury
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Having
the knowledge of what to expect can ease anxiety, help
families cope and speed the recovery process. Fear,
uncertainty and doubt won't disappear, but in "What
Next?" you'll learn about:
- Surgery
that may be needed and why
- Types of rehabilitation
programs and where to find them
- Five
things that must be checked every day
- Preventing
the top causes of death
among those with spinal cord injuries
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Tips
for those facing
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long-term
paralysis
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"What
Next?" is also helpful to
individuals and families who have lived with spinal cord injuries for
years. It contains current information about:
- Recent
breakthroughs in cure research including stem
cells and robotics
- New technologies
to improve effectiveness in the workplace
- Updated medical procedures and
applications that help reduce spasticity,
urinary tract infections and autonomic dysreflexia.
If you don't know what these terms mean, you'll learn quickly
- An FDA-approved product that eliminates
bowel problems
- Where to buy
fully-modified vans at less than
retail price
- Wheelchair-accessible sports
and recreation activities
- A little device that eliminates
the need for help in emptying
urinary bags
- Speech
recognition technology and assistive
devices
How to find a career after an injury
A spinal cord injury is a disability. No argument there. An injured
person may choose to collect disability payments for a
lifetime. But work can be psychologically enriching and far more
financially rewarding. Many government programs will pay
for education, training and adaptive equipment for people with
disabilities. Some will finance a new business interest-free. "What
Next?" explains:
- Which
careers are most suitable for those with
spinal cord injuries
- Which
government agencies to contact for financial
help with education, training and adaptive
equipment
- How
to test the waters at multiple jobs
Understand your legal rights
Recent
laws have dramatically improved many forms of accessibility for people
with disabilities. "What Next?"
summarizes key points of the Americans with Disabilities
Act ("ADA"), giving you an understanding of:
- Basic
definitions of the law
- Compliance
requirements for private and government
entities
- What to do if you spot a violation
- How to discuss
accessibility issues with an employer
- How to utilize
your local attorney general's office
- How to file a
complaint
- Advocacy groups
and where to locate them
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Learn
about personal injury lawsuits
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and
how to recover damages
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Over a
lifetime, medical costs associated with a spinal cord injury can run
into millions of dollars. If your injury
was the result of someone's negligence, you may
have a legal case to recover medical costs as well as
monetary damages for pain and suffering. Read the chapter on
personal injury to:
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Help determine if
you have a case
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Learn the
strategies of proper attorney selection
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Learn how
to negotiate fees
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Learn the keys to rapid improvement
After a spinal cord injury, some wallow in self-pity and never try to
improve. Others merely do what is required. But if you put your heart
and mind into therapy, the results can be
outstanding.
Because injuries vary in type and severity, the amount and speed of
improvement also will vary. Knowing about the most
current therapy techniques and putting
them to use properly can ensure rapid improvement.
You'll learn about:
- The types
of rehabilitation programs
currently available
- Programs and equipment to rapidly
improve muscle strength and coordination.
- How paralyzed individuals can get
an aerobic workout
- Home equipment
every spinal cord injured individual should have
- How to develop
motivation
Loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density and lack of exercise are just
a few problems facing someone with a spinal cord injury. The correct
equipment and rehabilitation program can bring dramatic
improvement. Also, insurance may cover
most of the costs.
Enjoy a happy and prosperous
life despite disability
Times are much better for people with disabilities. Antibiotics and new
medical technologies have dramatically extended the life
expectancy of those with spinal cord injuries.
Online services have opened doors for lasting relationships.
Hotels, resorts and travel destinations
have greatly improved accessibility.
Speech recognition and other technologies have paved the way
for career opportunities previously
inaccessible to those with disabilities.
A spinal cord
injury is life-changing, but there's tremendous hope.
Research is looking into promising cures.
And while these are being developed, people with spinal cord injuries
can live full and rewarding lives.
Order now to begin your recovery today
If you're a
relative or friend of someone with a spinal cord injury, you have your
own healing to do. Speed your own recovery
by getting answers now. Within minutes, you can be learning about the
important issues and how to deal with them. No trips to the library or
bookstore. No waiting for the mail. No waiting for someone on a busy
medical staff to find time for you. Just press a few buttons on your
computer and you'll be reading instantly.
Knowledge
really is power. It can ease anxiety and help
you develop strength. Things can get scary and painful, but human
beings have an amazing ability to adapt. You
can pull through.
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Remember,
What Next? A Survival
Guide for Spinal Cord Injury Patients and Families
is in electronic form delivered via download, so there's no
waiting for the product to be mailed to you! You can begin getting
answers to your important questions within minutes!
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Sincerely,
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Ken
Kurtz
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President |
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What
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P.S.
Your time is valuable. Yes, you could probably find a great deal of
information on the Internet just surfing for hours. Or, you can get
the important information immediately.
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