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On this episode of "The Spina Bifida Report", we discuss the consequences of spina bifida as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements. On today's show, we chat with: - Jean Bertschmann: Executive Director of Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England www.sbagreaterne.org - Amy Bois: Board Chair, Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England www.sbagreaterne.org - Julia Duff: Executive Director for Spina Bifida Association of Northeastern New York www.sbaneny.org - Shani Hervey: Executive Director of Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida www.sbacentralflorida.org - Mary Beth Long: Program Coordinator for Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky www.sbak.org National office of the Spina Bifida Association: www.spinabifidaassociation.org ----------- "The Spina Bifida Report" is hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing from the Abilities Radio studios in Los Angeles, CA. This episode of "The Spina Bifida Report" is sponsored in part by Cat Tongue Grips, a non-slip solution for virtually anything on which you want to get a grip! www.cattonguegrips.com And by Audible. With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer, iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want! Plus, just for being a listener of "The Spina Bifida Report", our friends at Audible are giving all of our listeners a FREE audio book, plus a free 30-day trial of their service! To choose from among thousands of titles and select your free audio book, just go to www.audibletrial.com/AbilitiesRadio

On this special episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher chats with Dr. Mitchell Elkind, vascular neurologist, Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University, and President-Elect of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, on the topic of the COVID-19 virus and how it relates to stroke survivors. Important questions covered in this episode include: - Is having had a stroke in the past considered a "pre-existing condition" that puts a stroke survivor at greater risk should they catch the virus? - Can catching COVID-19 cause a stroke? - If we feel like we are having symptoms of a stroke, is it even safe to go to the hospital during the pandemic? - What additional precautions should a stroke survivor take during this pandemic? And much, much more. This is a "must hear" interview, especially if you are a stroke survivor, or their caregiver. “Life After Stroke” is brought to you by Audible. With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer, iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want! Plus, just for being a listener of “Life After Stroke”, our friends at Audible are giving you a FREE audiobook of your choice, and a 30-day free trial of their service! To get your free audio book, just go to www.AudibleTrial.com/LifeAfterStroke! For more information, just go to www.TheStrokeChannel.TV, or download The Stroke Channel TV app, FREE in the Google Play and iTunes App stores! Also, The Stroke Channel is now on television on Roku and Amazon Fire TV! Roku and Amazon Fire TV are the leading television platforms seen in millions of households around the world! So for news, information, therapeutic exercises, entertainment and more, all centered on Stroke, be sure to tune into The Stroke Channel, now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV!

This week on "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher chats with Maria Fisk, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, pre and post stroke. Topics covered in this episode include: - Which foods are safest for a stroke survivor to eat? - How many milligrams of salt per serving is safe for a stroke survivor? - Are there any foods that can help prevent a stroke? - When you read food labels, what are the exact range of numbers that a stroke survivor should stay within when it comes to calories and sodium? - Is there that big of a difference between frying vs. grilling? - Is turkey that much more healthy? - How safe are diet sodas? - What is a good diet plan that a stroke survivor should be on? And much, much more! "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing. Each episode is recorded during an actual stroke support group and features interviews with doctors and therapists, as well as the chance for stroke survivors to be able to share what's on their mind. “Life After Stroke” is brought to you by Audible! With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer, iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want! Plus, just for being a listener of “Life After Stroke”, our friends at Audible are giving you a FREE audiobook of your choice, and a 30-day free trial of their service! To get your free audio book, just go to www.AudibleTrial.com/LifeAfterStroke! Also, The Stroke Channel is now on television, on Roku and Amazon Fire TV! Roku and Amazon Fire TV are the largest television platforms, seen in millions of households around the world! So for news, information, exercises, entertainment and more, all centered on Stroke, be sure to tune into The Stroke Channel, now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV! For more information, just go to www.TheStrokeChannel.TV, or download The Stroke Channel TV app, FREE in the Google Play and iTunes App stores!

On this episode of "Life After Stroke with Christopher Ewing", Christopher and the group chat with Jodi Dembicer-Gross, certified speech pathologist, who shares some important information and exercises that can help a stroke survivor regain their ability to speak and read. "Life After Stroke" is a hit radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing. Each episode is recorded during an actual stroke support group and features interviews with doctors and therapists, as well as the chance for stroke survivors to be able to share what's on their mind. “Life After Stroke” is brought to you by Audible. With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer, iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want! Plus, just for being a listener of “Life After Stroke”, our friends at Audible are giving you a FREE audiobook of your choice, and a 30-day free trial of their service! To get your free audio book, just go to www.AudibleTrial.com/LifeAfterStroke! For more information, just go to www.TheStrokeChannel.TV, or download The Stroke Channel TV app, FREE in the Google Play and iTunes App stores! Also, The Stroke Channel is now on television on Roku and Amazon Fire TV! Roku and Amazon Fire TV are the leading television platforms seen in millions of households around the world! So for news, information, exercises, entertainment and more, all centered on Stroke, be sure to tune into The Stroke Channel, now on Roku and Amazon Fire TV! Clothes provided by Zappos Adaptive. From shirts with magnetic buttons to tennis shoes with zippers by top designers like Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Levi’s and more! Shop Zappos Adaptive at www.TheStrokeChannel.TV!

On this episode of "The Spina Bifida Report", we feature some of the members of the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England. SPAGNE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhancing the lives of all affected. www.sbagreaterne.org. On today's show, we chat with: - Dr. Ginny Briggs, an epidemiologist and Associate Professor of Public Health at MCPHS University in Boston. She is the mother of a teenaged girl with spina bifida, and is the current Chair of SBAGNE. - Amy Bois, a parent of a teen-aged child with Spina Bifida. Amy joined the Board in 2017, and is the incoming Chair. Professionally, Amy is a Brand Marketing Manager, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, and Adaptive Fitness professional. - Sarah Heywood, an adult living with Spina Bifida. Sarah will be joining the Board in 2020 and is also very active on several National SBA committees. - Kristin Marquis, an adult living with Spina Bifida. Kristin will be joining the Board in 2020 and is a leading voice in the Spina Bifida community. She is the founder of the blog, Spina-Beautiful.com and also serves on several National SBA committees. - Dr. Linda Long-Bellil, an adult living with Spina Bifida. Linda has a long history of service on the SBAGNE Board. Professionally, Linda is an Assistant Professor at Commonwealth Medicine/University of Massachusetts Medical School. - Judy Thibadeau, the National Director of Research and Services for the National Spina Bifida Association, and formerly with the CDC. - Jean Bertschmann, the Executive Director for the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England. ----------- "The Spina Bifida Report" is hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing from the Abilities Radio studios in Los Angeles, CA. "The Spina Bifida Report" is sponsored in part by Audible. With over 180,000 audio book titles, from New Releases to Best Sellers, you can listen to Audible on your computer, iPhone, Android, or Kindle, whenever and wherever you want! Plus, just for being a listener of "The Spina Bifida Report", our friends at Audible are giving all of our listeners a FREE audio book, plus a free 30-day trial of their service! To choose from among thousands of titles and select your free audio book, just go to www.audibletrial.com/AbilitiesRadio Additional sponsors: - Wheelchair Escapes Travel Service Accessible travel made easy! www.WheelchairEscapes.com

Taped at the Abilities Expo in San Mateo, CA, Emmy Award winner Christopher Ewing interviews dancer Auti Angel who is paralyzed from the waist down following a car accident.

"Care For Caregivers" is a new podcast hosted by award winning author and speaker, Kathi Koll. Kathi became a full-time family caregiver to her husband Don after a catastrophic stroke in 2005 left him completely paralyzed from the neck down. For more information about Kathi, and the Kathi Koll Foundation, just go to www.kathikoll.com! Doctors said he would only live for 24 hours, but he went on to live for another six and a half years. Forced to live on a respirator, Kathi cared for Don, making sure his life was filled with love and compassion, right up until his passing in 2011. During her time as a caregiver, Kathi experienced the full spectrum of emotional and practical challenges that many full-time family caregivers face. From learning how to resume a joy-filled life, to figuring out the logistics of how to even find joy under such circumstances, Kathi pressed on, determined to make the best of their "new normal". During her weekly podcasts, Kathi will share with listeners her wisdom and insight in an effort to help others who find themselves suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver.

"Life After Stroke" is a new weekly radio show hosted by Emmy Award winning TV host, producer and stroke survivor, Christopher Ewing. Each week the show is recorded during an actual stroke support group and features interviews with doctors and therapists, as well as the chance for stroke survivors to be able to share what's on their mind. For more information, just go to www.TheStrokeChannel.TV!