Cultivate the habit of an after-dinner walk with your family. It doesn’t have to be long – 10 to 15 minutes to walk, talk and connect. If you have a commute, use the time to learn something new by listening to a podcast, a book on cd, or some other format. Pick a subject you’ve […]
Hearing Loss Is No Laughing Matter
Never mind the eyes playing tricks on you. With hearing loss, the ears do, as well. “I’m watching Mary Knival, tonight,” said my mother-in-law. “Who is Mary Knival?” I asked. “No. A-m-e-r-i-c-a-n I-d-o-l,” she replied. And so goes the sometimes funny, frequently frustrating, struggles that I have with hearing loss. Life would be much easier […]
The Return of ART
ART is short for A Rheumful of Tips, my blog where I share tips, tricks and strategies for swimming through life with rheumatoid arthritis. Over the years–has it really been 38 years?–I’ve learned that while you have rheumatoid arthritis, it doesn’t have to have you. When you find ways to transform your stress, manage your […]
Managing Your Work Life When You Have RA
When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it’s essential that you have strategies to help you manage your work life. When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flares up, your energy wanes, while any sort of movement can cause excruciating pain. The simplest of activities like typing on a computer, turning a doorknob, or getting up off a chair […]
RA-Related Surgery Tips
Apparently, practise does make perfect. I’ve honed these tips after having had a number of RA-related surgeries. Small things do make a difference, even during surgery. Speaking of practise – I hope is that you can avoid surgery altogether, thereby forgoing the need for these tips. Click to see the slideshow: How to Get Mobile […]