2024 brought us exciting blogs and videos on adaptive cycling, nutrition, wound care, paragliding, aging with SCI and more. Keep scrolling to discover our top blogs and videos of 2024!
Top 10 Blogs of 2024
1. How Do I Buy an Adaptive Trike, Bike or Handcycle in BC?
With so many adaptive bikes out there, it’s hard to know which one is the right fit for you! Let us teach you about the different types of adaptive trikes, bikes and handcycles on the market and where you can find new and used bikes.
2. Sea Change
Access to commercial seaplane service in BC appears to be improving in one fell swoop, thanks to some willing captains of the industry, a unique made-in-BC accessibility device, and the tenacity of one SCI BC peer.
3. More Pressure Relief
Following up on how a fine white powder is transforming wound care, from pressure ulcers to bone infections, for people with SCI.
4. Navigating Sex, Intimacy and Dating with Intermittent Catheterization
Navigating a romantic relationship and maintaining an active sex life may feel daunting whether you’re new to using intermittent catheters or have been using them for some time. You may worry that intermittent catheterization may interfere with your intimacy or dating life but our sponsors at Coloplast are here to help!
5. Fly Like a Bird!
It’s not every day that you look up and see a wheelchair in the sky. But with modern technology, a supportive community and one man’s bucket list, adaptive paragliding may soon be coming to the sky near you.
6. Fuel Up
Nutrition researchers and a sport dietician weigh in on how to fuel your body for optimal health and performance.
7. Raw Deal
A recently published research report lays bare, province by province, how our country’s universal health care program is failing people with SCI—and how the situation in BC is among the worst in Canada.
8. Rehab for Rehab
Our systems for hospital and community-based rehabilitation and recovery are in need of their own rehabilitation.
9. The Susan Marshall Fighting Spirit Award is Back
In 2024, SCI BC brought back the Susan Marshall Fighting Spirit Award. Learn more about Susan Marshall, her impact and how to nominate a peer with a fighting spirit!
10. Fire and Rain
When it comes to the most catastrophic ramifications of climate change, BC is emerging as Canada’s most vulnerable province. With the situation predicted to only worsen in coming years, more and more people will be forced to evacuate. Are you prepared?
Top 10 Videos of 2024
1. FashionABLE: Voices from the Spinal Cord Injury Community
Step into the world of inclusive fashion in this FashionABLE video, where individuals from the SCI BC community share their inspiring stories and insights on navigating style with accessibility in mind. Hosted by the renowned Dr. Andrei Krassioukov, this video invites you to discover the intersection of fashion and disability.
2. Ask an Expert: Lotus Ring’s Simple Smart Home Solution Info Session
Dhaval Patel, founder and CEO of Lotus Labs, shares information about the Lotus ring, a wearable ring to control objects at home by pointing. Lotus Labs build such technology to help save valuable time and effort spent on self-care, while supporting independence and dignity.
3. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Bowel Management
Is managing your bowel health becoming more challenging as you age? Registered Nurse and Wound Clinician Erin Schmid covers topics such as diet changes, balancing pain and bowel medications, colostomies and more!
4. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Bladder Management
Medical student Lucas Rempel leads the conversation on bladder health. Learn about changes to the urinary system with aging, how to reduce your risk for bladder cancer, screening tests, how your physical and cognitive abilities may impact your bladder management routine and more!
5. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Physical Activity
Dr. Jasmin Ma shares invaluable tips and strategies to stay active, healthy and engaged as we grow older with SCI. From adaptive exercises to lifestyle adjustments, Dr. Ma offers practical advice to empower individuals to live their best lives.
6. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Navigating Pain and Aging
In this Aging with SCI Education Session, Dr. Michael Negraeff shares insights on pain and aging with SCI. Dr. Negraeff is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist working at Vancouver General Hospital and is an associate member at ICORD. He helped co-found Pain BC and is currently the chair of the board of directors.
7. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Mental Health
Grow older and wiser with our Aging with SCI Education Sessions! In this video, clinical psychologist Dr. Katherine Fretz discusses mental health and aging with SCI.
8. Ask an Expert: Ambulatory Forum | Understanding Sexual Health & Intimacy
Rachel Nicoletti and Kate McBride from the GF Strong Sexual Rehabilitation Service lead the discussion on maintaining sexual health and intimacy after SCI. Peer James Shaw joins the conversation to share his experience with adjusting to his body after his injury and a novel surgery.
9. Ask an Expert: Ambulatory Forum | Personal Development and Mindfulness Session
In this recording of our Ambulatory SCI Forum, yoga teacher and author Mary-Jo Fetterly and clinical counsellor Ryan Yellowlees discuss strategies for mental health, personal development and mindfulness.
10. Aging with Spinal Cord Injury: Skin Assessment & Management as You Age
In this Aging with SCI Education Session, clinicians Shannon Sproule and Heather McMurtry share information and answer questions on skin care, management and wound prevention across the lifespan.
That’s a wrap! What topics do you want us to cover in 2025? Email lwood@sci-bc.ca with your suggestions.
