The Yvonne Pierre Show » Health http://zyonair.com/blog2 Inspiration & Information Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:49:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Understanding Invisible Disabilities http://zyonair.com/blog2/2009/11/15/understanding-invisible-disabilities/ http://zyonair.com/blog2/2009/11/15/understanding-invisible-disabilities/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:59:29 +0000 Administrator http://zyonair.com/blog2/?p=41 Previously on The Yvonne Pierre Show:  Two of many reasons why we should understand invisible disabilities and that is to enlighten those without what their loved ones are feeling and how to respond, on the other hand enlighten those with disabling illness why their loved ones sometimes respond the way they do.  Since most living with a chronic condition do not always “look” sick to us, we find ourselves struggling to believe their limitations are real.  Even when our friend or family member tells us they are unable work, attend a gathering, shop, cook, clean, etc., we often disregard what they are saying, because we think they “look” fine!

Chronic Care in America reported that nearly 1 in 2 Americans has a chronic condition of one kind or another, 96% of them live with an illness that is invisible, and 60% are between the ages of 18 and 64.  Based on the statistics nearly 133 million American has some form of an “Invisible Disability.”  What are invisible disabilities?  Our guest Wayne Connell share insightful information about invisible disabilities.

Wayne Connell joined us to share him and his wife’s story, in addition to informative information about understanding invisible disabilities.  Wayne Connell is the founder and president of “The Invisible Disabilities Advocate.”  The Invisible Disabilities Advocate strives to help friends and family better understand chronic illness and pain, as well as learn how to be a source of encouragement and support.

IDA offers articles, booklets, pamphlets, links, an online support group, a discount bookstore, t-shirts and more to help you and your loved ones forge the journey with limiting conditions.

For more information about Wayne, Sherri (his wife) visit http://www.invisibledisabilities.org/.  As mentioned on the show, IDA’s Cleaner Indoor Air campaign, visit http://www.cleanerindoorair.org/ for details.

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]]> http://zyonair.com/blog2/2009/11/15/understanding-invisible-disabilities/feed/ 0 Janet’s Journey with DS and Leukemia http://zyonair.com/blog2/2009/11/13/janets-journey-with-ds-and-leukemia-with-rick-and-janet-dill/ http://zyonair.com/blog2/2009/11/13/janets-journey-with-ds-and-leukemia-with-rick-and-janet-dill/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:19:11 +0000 Administrator http://zyonair.com/blog2/?p=3 Janet Dill is an extraordinary woman who has been very athletic from a very young age such as swimming, hiking, and gymnastics.   Having Down syndrome has not stopped her from striving towards living a fulfilled life.    Janet survived Leukemia twice and is very dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and Leukemia.  Tune into “The Yvonne Pierre Show” to listen to Janet, Rick (Janet’s dad), and I discuss her amazing journey.  

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