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What should families expect when a person with a spinal cord injury comes home?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Should a family member become a caregiver?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What home modifications are necessary for someone using a wheelchair?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are the most important safety issues in the bathroom?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What adaptations increase home security for wheelchair users?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are some options for making transfers at home?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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How do "adaptive devices" help with everyday activities?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are some "low tech" devices that can make homes more accessible?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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How does "assistive technology" help with everyday activities?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What is a pressure sore?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What are the causes of pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's the best way to do daily skin inspections?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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How frequently should discharged patients return for a rehab "tune-up"?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's important to know about traveling with a disability?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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What's your best advice for patients and families after a spinal cord injury?

Kim Eberhardt Muir, MS
Program Specialist–Spinal Cord Injury Program Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago