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    Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Thoughts Regarding States Reopening in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 8 months ago

    Thanks for sharing Henry! Yes, caution going forward is definitely a good strategy. And yes, hopefully we will get a vaccine sooner than later!

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Thoughts Regarding States Reopening in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 8 months ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend. For those here in the U.S., I wish you all a good Memorial Day.

    So, as states and other places around the world begin to reopen, I wanted to get your thoughts. I don’t want to start anything political here. Rather, I’m just curious if anyone here feels comfortable going out som…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic COVID-19 and Post-Traumatic Growth in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    So I’m sure you’re all pretty tired of hearing about COVID. Paying attention to the news right now is exhausting.

    However, I did want to share this column about COVID-19 and post-traumatic growth. The author, Brianna Albers, is a writer for one of our sibling sites. She’s been writing about mental health coping mechanisms, speci…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Motivation Monday: Setting Personal Goals in the forum Living with FA 8 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.

    Today, I wanted to start a conversation about setting personal goals. Obviously, it’s an unusual time to even think about this subject. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and just trying to stay healthy, most of us aren’t focused on the future.

    Still, I actually think it’s a great…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Preparing for a specialist appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on our healthcare services, we have to approach medical appointments differently than before. TeleMed and other virtual services could become the new norm. Still, some appointments and procedures need to be in-person. It raises questions about how we can best approach appointments with our…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Book Recommendation: Disability Essay Anthology in the forum Living with FA 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.

    I wanted to share this book with you all. This is a collection of essays from the New York Times disability series. The book’s contributors include people living with quadriplegia, chronic illnesses, blindness, and more. The idea is to give people with a plethora of visible and in…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Columnist Writes About the Fragility of Life in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 8 months, 4 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all doing well.

    Check out Sean’s latest column here. This is kind of a heavy piece, but an important one. Sean writes about the fragility of life, and how he lost someone in his life recently. He ties this in to the processing the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    This passage sticks out to me: “If there is o…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Online Therapy in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.

    I wanted to ask if anyone here does online therapy. With all of the stress and anxiety in the world right now, it’s as good a time as any to focus on mental health. And since we’re all on lockdown, online therapy is a great alternative to in-person appointments.

    There’s one s…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Stress Relief Tips for Caregivers in the forum Parents & Caregivers of Those with FA 9 months ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe and healthy.

    Today, I wanted to give a shoutout to all of the caregivers in this community. Especially in a time like this, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who continually gives and sacrifices to care for a loved one with FA.

    I recently came across an article on the importance of s…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Coping Mechanisms for Quarantine in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe and healthy out there.

    Check out Frankie’s latest column here. She writes about how she’s coping with isolation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For her, the list includes: having virtual calls with people in the FA community, making workout videos, and practicing creativity. I encourage you…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Using TeleMed in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 1 week ago

    Hey everyone! Congrats on making it through another week of quarantine.

    So I wanted to ask you all about using TeleMed for medical services. TeleMed is a popular resource for live medical answering services for patients and healthcare providers. Especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, I was wondering how many of you are using TeleMed for…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Staying Fit During Isolation in the forum Living with FA 9 months, 1 week ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

    So I wanted to ask you all about staying fit during the COVID-19 pandemic. I know it’s tough for a lot of us, especially when we can’t go to PT and regular appointments right now (I’m in this boat). Plus, binge-eating is tempting when you’re stuck at home (don’t look at me).

    Sti…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Columnist Writes About Remembering What Matters During the COVID-19 Crisis in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 1 week ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

    Check out Sean’s latest column here. Sean writes about remembering the important and seemingly small things during this pandemic. Things like genuine conversations and relaxing hobbies are now at the forefront of our lives. The tired notion of “busyness” is on hold right now, and I b…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer replied to the topic Keeping a "Fall Log" in the forum Living with FA 9 months, 1 week ago

    Thanks for sharing Katherine! Yeah, it’s a unique concept, but I can see where you wouldn’t want to focus on the negative. But I started keeping a regular journal recently. It helps during this time especially.

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic YouTube Conversation Video: Do People with Disabilities Think the Same? in the forum Living with FA 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all are staying safe and healthy out there.

    So I wanted to share this video with you all that I came across a few months ago. This is a fascinating video, in which a group of people with disabilities discuss topics like ableism, dating, and living with a disability. The idea is to show that within disability…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Podcast Episode: COVID Chat With Matt Lafleur in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe, relatively sane, and healthy out there.

    So while you’re all stuck at home, check out this podcast episode. Our very own Matt Lafleur guest-starred on the DISabled to ENabled podcast, and shared his thoughts on coping with the COVID-19 crisis. He has a great perspective here. Hope you all enj…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Monday Motivation: What are Your Podcast Recommendations for Lockdown? in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing weekend.

    So since we’re all stuck at home right now, I was wondering if anyone had any good podcast recommendations. Since I work from home anyway, I listen to a lot of podcasts during the day. My favorite is called Beautiful Anonymous, a conversational show hosted by comedian Chris G…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic Keeping a "Fall Log" in the forum Living with FA 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there. We made it through another week!

    I wanted to share Kendall’s latest column here. She writes about how keeping a journal helps her manage life with FA. Specifically, she keeps a “fall log,” in which she tracks every time she physically falls down. This provides her with catharsis, as s…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic My List of Book/Movie/Spotify Recommendations for Lockdown in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe and healthy out there.

    So with everything going on in the world, I thought I’d do a lighter post about entertainment recommendations for quarantine. I’m a huge pop-culture guru. This is just my personal list of book, movie, and Spotify recommendations. I’m leaving out TV, since there are just t…[Read more]

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    Kevin Schaefer started the topic A Reminder to Practice Self-Care During COVID-19 Lockdown in the forum Coronavirus (COVID-19) and FA 9 months, 4 weeks ago

    Hey everyone! Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

    My name is Kevin Schaefer, and I’m the Forums Director for this site’s parent company. I don’t have FA, but I have another rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). You can read about my life and experiences in my column here.

    As someone who is also a high-risk patient…[Read more]

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