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Making a Case for Case Managers
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Making a Case for Amputee Case Managers
By Andrea Puckett
Recently, someone asked me, “Exactly what is your role as an amputee case manager?” I thought for a moment and said, “I help amputees and their families find a new normal.” When new amputees are thrown into a world that is new to them, [...]
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Westcoast Brace & Limb Hosts Major Course on Silicone Facial Prostheses
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Westcoast Brace & Limb was the proud host of The International Anaplastology Association (IAA) Advanced Osseointegrated Facial Implant Course: Craniofacial Prosthetic & Surgical Hands-On Training March 27-29, 2011. The course was held at our corporate office and was led by the world’s only international anaplastology association and world-renowned anaplastology instructors.
The anaplastology course was a rare [...]
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A Body Restored, A Life Rebuilt: 2-Year-Old Hatian Earthquake Survivor, A Year Later
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Fritzcar Pierre was just shy of two years old when she came to the United States in January of 2010. Earlier that month, a
7.0 magnitude earthquake had destroyed her home in Haiti, killing her mother. Several days after the quake, Fritzcar was miraculously pulled alive from the rubble. She suffered major trauma to her head [...]
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Double Amputee Puts Positive Spin on Life
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
When Robert (Bobby) Puckett lost his legs 10 years ago at age 26, he never imagined he would become a competitive athlete. On December 4, 2010, the handcyclist took second place in his latest competitive marathon. The 26.2 mile ride took him less than 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete.
On Christmas Eve of 2000, [...]
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Caregiver Stress Relief
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
By Andrea Puckett
Often times, medical staff, social workers, prosthetists, and others involved in an amputee’s care will ask the amputee many questions about his or her health and mental status. As the wife of an amputee, I often wonder, who will ask about my health and mental status? I understand that my husband is the [...]
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Diabetes and Amputation
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
Amputations are sometimes necessary to save the life of a person with diabetes. But there are things that you can do to take control of your health and avoid the need for amputation.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to [...]
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Holiday Cheer
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Enjoy The Little Things.
And encourage others to do the same.
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give”
~Winston Churchill
This year, Amputees Together of Florida, Inc. is compiling a holiday collection of positive and encouraging stories from each of you. We would love for you share your words of [...]
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Support Groups: “More than I expected”
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
One Amputees Story:
“I lost my legs at the age of 27. Although I was struggling with the thought of my life as an amputee, I was stubborn and determined that I could do this alone. Nothing will stop me in life. I will be walking in no time. These doctors don’t know me, I can [...]
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Surviving Limb Loss: Emotions After Limb Loss
Friday, November 5th, 2010
It is completely normal to feel very strong emotions after losing a limb. Losing a part of your body is sometimes compared to losing a spouse or child. It will take time to work through these feelings, and adjust to your loss.
Your body has changed, but you are still yourself in every other way.
Some tips to [...]
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Surviving Limb Loss: Information for Families.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
If someone close to you has had an amputation, you may be feeling afraid, sad, worried, angry, or upset. You may also have new worries about money, and about the way other people in the community are going to react. When one person has an amputation, everyone close to that person is affected. The more [...]
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