Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash I can’t speak. There are times when my speech is very fluid. There are times when it’s not, like right now. When I first had my stroke, I was assigned to a speech therapist. I had two appointments. I would work on speaking slowly and clearly. I would work on …
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My Experience with Healthcare
It started with a diagnosis. Stroke. MULTIPLE strokes at only 52 years old. I had suffered with them for some time, although it took me about four years to recognize them. The pandemic brought with it challenges. The first one was a hit to my fledgling freelance business. I was laid off from my market …
How Strokes Can Ruin Your Life
It started with a visit to the doctor’s office. I don’t visit the doctor’s often – they make me unconformable. This visit will be no different. 253/109. That was my blood pressure. It was the highest he had ever seen. The doctor ran an EKG, sent me for labs (it was Kaiser), and sent me …
The Benefits of Ergonomics on Health and Business
Reduced costs: These include a 59% reduction of musculoskeletal disorders, a 75% average reduction in lost workdays, and another 50%+ reduction in restricted days. Worker’s compensation costs decrease by almost 70% and a 4 in 10 reduction in cost per claim. Improved productivity: Proper ergonomics improve productivity by removing excessive movement and encourage movement. The …
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