Boundaries of Balance
By Wendy Holliday Bledsoe and the Vestibular Disorders Association One day in 2016 Melinda woke with a stiff neck. She’d been painting a ceiling the day before and thought that she’d recover quickly as she’d
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By Wendy Holliday Bledsoe and the Vestibular Disorders Association One day in 2016 Melinda woke with a stiff neck. She’d been painting a ceiling the day before and thought that she’d recover quickly as she’d
December 17, 2019 I stepped onto a cruise ship in Portugal to sail across the Atlantic. On December 27, following ten days of rough seas I stepped onto the docks in Miami. I didn’t know
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, which has caused bilateral deafness and vestibular hypofunction. It has left me deaf, off balance, dizzy, and with oscillopsia (jumping vision). I have these
Life Rebalanced Live (LRL) Conference, Past and Present Balancing Act Rehab Provides Funding for LRL VeDA would like to give a big shout out to Drs. Abbie Ross and Danielle Tolman with Balancing Act Rehabilitation
Exploring New Year's Resolutions Suggested Topic for Vestibular Support Groups Written by VeDA Ambassador Samantha @concussedfullydizzy Many people celebrate the New Year by setting goals or resolutions. However, for those with vestibular challenges and unpredictable
How Braxton Overcame His Dizziness to Keep Playing Hockey “I really don’t know how I was able to play hockey,” remarks Braxton. He is a college aged hockey player, but he has an added challenge
Mourning the loss of a great vestibular advocate It is with great sorrow that I share the passing of a friend of the vestibular community, and someone I’m proud to call my friend, Susan Papa.
If your budget is tight during the holidays, and you’re dealing with a chronic illness, consider these suggestions to celebrate without straining your finances or health: Set a Realistic Budget: Determine how much you can
Feeling Better and the Impact of Recovery in Vestibular Support Groups Online support groups for vestibular disorders are valuable for individuals seeking understanding and connection. However, the reaction to recovery milestones can be varied within
How to Structure a Support Group Meeting For Vestibular Support Group Leaders If you are not a VeDA support group leader and are interested in getting involved, you can fill out the volunteer application to
A mother and her fight to help her son regain his balance.
Advocates at Work In preparation for Balance Awareness Week (BAW) 2023, happening September 17-23, these VeDA volunteers share what they are doing to "make vestibular visible" during this annual awareness event. Learn More About BAW