Paralysis Resource Guide - (Page F) to the Paralysis Resource Guide. This book, created by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC), offers comprehensive information and connections. Our goal is to help you find what you need to stay as healthy, as active and as independent as possible. The book serves the full community of people affected by paralysis, including of course loved ones and caregivers – people who know how paralysis can be a family issue. Hello, and welcome WELCOME Our founders, Chris and Dana, understood how frightening it is to suddenly become paralyzed. Being active one day and immobile the next thrusts you suddenly into an entirely new existence. The changes are enormous and often overwhelming. First, let us assure you that you are not alone. In the U.S. alone, there are 400,000 people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury, and hundreds of thousands of others with paralysis caused by other types of trauma or disease. Although it’s a club no one would choose to join, there are people who have gone through similar situations who are eager to help you maximize your health and well-being. The PRC was created to provide information services and resources on the full range of topics related to paralysis, including specific health and clinical information on the various conditions that cause paralysis, whether by stroke, trauma or disease. We have
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