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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1995
Page
5
A local report notes a program providing rides for disabled children in Northern Ireland. Organizers cite safer transport and better access to events and activities, while families stress the improvement in independence and community participation.
Samantha Kalewaska and David Cunningham are among riders at the Little Bits Riding Club for the Disabled at Whitemud Equine Centre in Edmonton. The program uses Pax Palomino and 66 horses to aid physical and emotional development, with a two year waitlist for spots and weekly lessons supported by donations and volunteers.
Doug Carman, 39, recounted a waterskiing accident five years ago in which his neck snapped during a high speed somersault. The injury ended his waterskiing career and highlighted the year by year toll of recreational injuries in Ontario.
Susan Gladney-Smith, once active and running eight kilometres daily, recovered through aquatic therapy with Paul Hanrahan. After a severe neck and spine injury, she regained neck flexibility and stamina, returning to work part time. The therapy reduces weight bearing, aids movement, and uses water resistance to ease pain.
German researchers report amateur divers show brain and spine changes. In Lancet, scans of 52 divers and 50 non divers reveal 27 divers with 86 brain lesions versus 14 lesions in 10 non divers. Researchers warn of decompression sickness and potential neuropsychological effects.
A nurse writes of caring for an 86 year old patient in intensive care chained to life support and swollen with IVs while a son insists on all possible measures. Ann Landers condemns heroic treatment when quality of life is zero and urges letting her go. Another reader asks how to introduce an auto mechanic fiancé. Landers praises mechanics and urges pride in his trade.
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