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Hi, I am needing some advice on how to help my friend. She is a police officer and was recently shot and is now in critical condition. The doctors believe that she will be a quadriplegic. Several of us are getting together raising money for a new house with accommodations. I'm new to this so I would appreciate any ideas on home or car accommodations or anything you can think of that will help her. I love her and just want to be as helpful as possible. THANKS!
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Wanting To Help My Quadriplegic Friend
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 07:16 PM
Hello there,
I've been a quadriplegic for nearly 8 years. Feel free to ask any questions or just email me.
hhong@nycspinal.org
I've been a quadriplegic for nearly 8 years. Feel free to ask any questions or just email me.
hhong@nycspinal.org
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Posted 30 January 2005 - 11:32 AM
Hi Connie,
Sorry to hear about your friend.
The only bit of advice I would give really, is don't rush in to buy loads of adaptive equipment too soon. Your friend will probably take at least 3-4 months before she comes out of hospital, and untill she starts getting up and about, it'll be difficult to know what she needs in terms of equipment.
By all means, raise money for her future, as we all know, it's not cheap being disabled. One of the best things you can do for her now, is just be there for her, visit her, and keep her mind active as it can be very boring just lying there in hospital.
Another thing I'd make you aware of, is that sometimes when you visit her, she may be very dispondant at your visits, don't take this personally, as deep down she will be gratefull of you coming to see her. It's a case of she'll be gratefull for your visits, but sometimes she may not want to talk, but just have your company.
Do you know what level of spinal cord injury she is yet?
Wish her all the best from us here.
Simon
Sorry to hear about your friend.
The only bit of advice I would give really, is don't rush in to buy loads of adaptive equipment too soon. Your friend will probably take at least 3-4 months before she comes out of hospital, and untill she starts getting up and about, it'll be difficult to know what she needs in terms of equipment.
By all means, raise money for her future, as we all know, it's not cheap being disabled. One of the best things you can do for her now, is just be there for her, visit her, and keep her mind active as it can be very boring just lying there in hospital.
Another thing I'd make you aware of, is that sometimes when you visit her, she may be very dispondant at your visits, don't take this personally, as deep down she will be gratefull of you coming to see her. It's a case of she'll be gratefull for your visits, but sometimes she may not want to talk, but just have your company.
Do you know what level of spinal cord injury she is yet?
Wish her all the best from us here.
Simon
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Posted 31 January 2005 - 01:50 AM
Hi Connie...
So terribly sorry for your friend's injury. Good on you for making that special effort for her.
I'd be glad to offer some suggestions. I'm not a quad, but an incomplete para...but I've a lifetime of learning about SCI behind me. If you're from the US, I could help head you in the right direction to access various services.
Personal message me and I'll be happy to help where I can.
So terribly sorry for your friend's injury. Good on you for making that special effort for her.
I'd be glad to offer some suggestions. I'm not a quad, but an incomplete para...but I've a lifetime of learning about SCI behind me. If you're from the US, I could help head you in the right direction to access various services.
Personal message me and I'll be happy to help where I can.
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Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
Female. Incomplete para following a cord stroke in '03. Spina-bifida, severe scoliosis. 18 surgeries total...five spine-related: Three fusions w/hardware, two tethered cord releases.
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Posted 31 August 2005 - 10:18 PM
Hi Connie,
Feel free to email me at shanik117@yahoo.com. My boyfriend is a c5/c6 quad.
Feel free to email me at shanik117@yahoo.com. My boyfriend is a c5/c6 quad.
Shannon
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