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Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities
More than 45 years ago, my life changed dramatically when I broke my neck, causing me to have to deal with a severe disability as a young person. Living at home with a personal care assistant, rather than in a nursing home, allowed me to pursue and fulfill my dream of graduating from college and …
When it comes to the disability conversation, a ton of people are left out; a lot of those people are black people. For a long time, I felt invisible to my health care providers. My brain misfires and I have episodes of shaking and stuttering and not being able to speak. Doctors told me “this …
Ken explains how calcification of his aortic valve, meant it had to be replaced. But he says getting it done sooner than later, worked well for him.
Dennis shares how his “second chance” at life has inspired him to take better care of himself through diet and exercise, which he says is addictive once you get started.
