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Be Kind to Yourself: Tips to Improve Physical & Mental Well-Being

May 8, 2025 9:49:31 AM / by ABC Medical posted in independence, Health Tips, Living Well, mental health

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From an early age, we begin to develop routines around how our bodies work in different situations, including how and when we go to the bathroom. When those established norms change unexpectedly, it can rock your world physically and emotionally.

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Life with Confidence After a Spinal Cord Injury: How Navigator Can Help

May 7, 2025 10:05:52 AM / by ABC Medical posted in independence, spinal cord injury

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After a spinal cord injury (SCI), transitioning to life at home after hospitalization and rehab care means learning a whole new set of skills. It also involves discovering where to find the resources and support that can help you feel confident and in control of your own life and journey.

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Should I Completely Empty My Bladder When Self-Cathing?

Mar 25, 2025 11:17:59 AM / by Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN posted in active life, independence, education, Navigator, Bladder Health

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If you are new to using intermittent catheters, you may have been told by your healthcare provider to empty your bladder completely every time you cath. In today’s article, we will discuss why complete bladder emptying is important, and some techniques you can use to help empty your bladder when self-cathing.

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3 Must-read Tips for Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment

Mar 20, 2025 1:54:22 PM / by ABC Medical posted in active life, independence, prostate cancer, Mens Health

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There are many effective treatments for prostate cancer, but their side effects can be uncomfortable to handle. If you’ve received treatment but are having a hard time with any side effects, it’s important to know these can be managed, and they often improve over time. 

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Teaching Self-Cathing Management for Teens and Seniors with Spina Bifida

Nov 7, 2023 1:01:48 PM / by Amy Thomason, BS MHA posted in independence, spina bifida, independent living

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As a caregiver for a child or teen with spina bifida, you’re used to helping with a wide range of tasks, including toileting.

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Palliative Care and Hospice: Prioritize Quality of Life at all Stages of Serious Illness

Sep 27, 2023 12:44:04 PM / by Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN posted in independence, Living Well

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For individuals living with chronic conditions, life can be stressful. The disease and the treatment may cause unpleasant side effects, such as pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, or depression. 

Palliative care is a field of specialized medical services that helps individuals and their loved ones live comfortably during treatment for cancer, throughout the management of non-curable chronic conditions, or at the end of life. Metastatic cancer and other conditions such as COPD, end-stage renal disease or advanced heart disease are examples of chronic conditions where palliative care can be helpful. 

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From Tips to Funnel Ends: Definitions for Common Urinary Catheter Terminology

Sep 6, 2023 2:08:12 PM / by Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN posted in independence, customer service

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Patients with conditions that can cause urinary incontinence—such as prostate cancer, spinal cord injuries, or urological trauma—have a lot of choices to make regarding catheter use.

Should I do intermittent cathing? Or get an indwelling catheter? What’s the difference? And what the heck is a French size?

From tried-and-true products to innovative designs for athletic and on-the-go lifestyles, catheter options are seemingly endless. Getting the best fit and style starts with learning the right words to describe the products you need.

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Meet Amy, ABC Medical’s CWOC Nurse with a Passion for Improving Patients’ Lives

Sep 6, 2023 1:52:39 PM / by ABC Medical posted in independence, customer service

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If you have health concerns, you know that nurses are the front-line providers who bring an invaluable amount of skill, knowledge, and expertise to patient care. They’re compassionate caregivers who deeply respect patients and listen to their needs.

Amy Landrum, APRN, CWOCN is one of those nurses.

We asked Amy to tell us about how she became a nurse, what her specialty means, and why she cares so much for her patients.

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7 Types of Ostomy Bags to Use After Surgery

Nov 30, 2021 10:30:00 AM / by Amy Landrum, AGNP-C CWOCN posted in freedom, independence, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, education, Ostomy

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Adjusting to life after an ostomy surgery can take time. You may be wondering how you will resume your normal activities now that you have a stoma. The good news is that people with ostomies are usually able to do all the things they did before surgery. One of the most important things for getting back to your activities without hassles is having access to products that best fit your unique body, stoma, and lifestyle.

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Fall 2020 Adaptive Sports Scholarship Recipient: Hannah Lee Smith

Jan 14, 2021 4:15:34 PM / by Sarah Reiss posted in adaptbelievecompete stories, active life, independence, wheelchair athlete, customer stories, independent living

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Meet Hannah, a 17-year-old wheelchair basketball athlete from Henrico, Virginia who aspires to become a Special Education teacher. She is the recipient of the Fall 2020 Adaptive Sports Scholarship award from ABCmedical.

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