We had parties in the North east of Nigeria and South west of Nigeria .we started by visiting the Tafabalewa teaching hospital Bauchi where we spoke with the chief neurosurgeon ,He shared with us some new inventions, techniques and rehabilitation for newly injured patients with spinal cord injury . We also visited some patients at […]
Tag: Disability
How to Dress as a wheelchair user
Dressing is one of the daily challenges that I faced as a person with a spinal cord injury at the beginning of my injury. It can be frustrating, time-consuming, and sometimes painful for newly injured survivors, But over the years, I’ve learned what makes it easier and enjoyable for me to dress myself. I want […]
Bladder care How ive stayed Healthy After a Spinal Cord Injury no UTI
As a spinal cord injury survivor Bladder care is very important to me because of the lost of normal bladder function and control after spinal cord injury. This means that i need to use a bladder management option to empty my bladder regularly and completely. I use the Suprapubic catheter method for my bladder program […]
Living with a Spinal cord injury in Africa ,The Luxury of Owning an Assistive device
i am Yvonne , a woman living in Nigeria with a spinal cord injury. I have been using a wheelchair for over fifteen years now, and I know firsthand what it is like to live with a disability in Nigeria/Africa. One of the biggest challenges for people with disabilities in Nigeria/Africa is the lack of […]
Spinal cord injury and Employment in Africa[Nigeria]
I am Yvonne, a digital marketer, virtual assistant and content creator living with a spinal cord injury. I am the founder of sciaan network ,a spinal cord injury support group for people living with spinal cord injuries in africa. I want to shed light on this issue of employment for people with disabilities in Africa, […]
Pressure Ulcers in Spinal Cord Injury Patients: Causes, Risks, and Management
Pressure sores, which are also called pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers, or bedsores, happen when certain parts of the skin or the tissues beneath it, such as muscles and bones, get hurt because they don’t receive enough blood flow. These sores are quite frequent among people who have spinal cord injuries (SCIs), affecting around 23-30% of […]
Starting a New Life After Spinal Cord Injury: What To Do-
Spinal cord injury can be life-changing but doesn’t have to be life-ending. With the right resources and support, individuals can learn how to start a new life after a spinal cord injury and adapt to their new normal. This blog will provide valuable information and guidance on the various aspects of starting a new life […]
Coming to Terms With a Disability
Entering a new chapter in life can be daunting, especially when it involves a sudden disability. As someone who has experienced a spinal cord injury, I understand the challenges of coming to terms with this life-altering change. Today, I want to share my personal journey, step by step, on how I embraced my new reality […]