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About Margot RN BScN CGN
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Expertise
I am happy to answer any questions related to assisting those with disabilites. My area of specialty is setting up the home for people with physical challenges.

Experience

Past/Present clients
Hundreds of Long Term Care residents and Community clients.

Experience in the area
20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.

Education/Credentials
Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Margot RN BScN CGN 
In Category  Living With Disabilities

SubjectDate Asked

support8/27/2009
  Q: My son's friend (in his 30's)was in a car wreck and was told he would probably never walk again. He ...
  A: There has been a lot of research proving that positive thinking does help whether you're battling ...
Memory loss1/2/2009
  Q: i'm 21 and my memory is just no good. I failed tests all the time even though I studied and I forget ...
  A: I think you need more than Vitamins ad would suggest you try going to a Memory Specialist or taking ...
Intellectual Disabilities9/24/2008
  Q: I am trying to find statistics on how common Intellectual Disabilities are in Virginia. I have ...
  A: These links might help... ...
housing for disabled8/3/2008
  Q: I am 31 yrs old and have been disabled with epilepsy since I was 6 months old. I have always lived ...
  A: I guess it depends on whether you would be safe living on your own. Have you ever looked in to ...
NEW HOME6/2/2008
  Q: I HAVE TO BE IN AN ELECTRIC SCOTTER/CHAIR, BUYING A NEW HOME, DOES TEXAS, OR THE FEDERAL GOVERMENT ...
  A: The best people to talk to would be: Robert Langford Ph.D., President Texas Center for the ...
PLEASE EXPLAIN2/16/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why do I have to have things explained to me in ...
  A: People who have CP may have grown a bit slower as babies before they were born so their brains ...
DISABILITY QUESTION 47/30/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: Hi Cameron an ...
  A: Cerebral palsy affects the central nervous system and changes the tone of muscles. It takes mild, ...
DISABILITY QUESTION 37/27/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: Hi Cameron an ...
  A: I know that people with one sense that is weaker or non-existent (ie: blind or deaf) do develop ...
DISABILITY QUESTION 27/23/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: Hi Cameron an ...
  A: The medical definition of cerebral palsy is a "non-progressive" but not unchanging disorder of ...
DISABILITY QUESTION7/16/2007
  Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick
  A: Cerebral palsy is a term that describes a group of disorders that affect movement control. There is ...
spasmodic disphonia4/10/2007
  Q: I have self diagnosed myself as having spasmodic dysphonia. Is there any evidence that this disorder ...
  A: SD is difficult to treat as the cause is not immediately known - it may respond to psychological ...
SPOAK TOO SOON7/27/2006
  Q: My name is Cameron Barwick and I have cerebral palsy, at times I will say something and latter on ...
  A: I am no expert on CP but I do know it affects so many bodily systems including reflexes and ...
transfer boards7/18/2006
  Q: a genetic disease that works on nervous system, and increasingly his hands. He has been using a ...
  A: The Beasy Trans Transfer Board looks good - I have not used that specific brand before, but I know ...
SPLIT PERSONALTY7/13/2006
  Q: My name is Cameron Barwick and I have cerebral palsy and sometimes I'm happy, sad, want to be left ...
  A: CP can affect your moods by changing the chemicals in your brain which make us feel happy one day ...
hi i would like information...5/28/2006
  Q: i am physically disabled and would like to know about computers for the disabled.do you know any ...
  A: http://www.hants.gov.uk/socservs/domcare/physdis.html is a ver helpful website and I think it will ...
hi,i am emailing to you because...5/13/2006
  Q: i am emailing to you because i really need information on something.i realized that allexperts is an ...
  A: Services in the US vary from state to state, and city to city. The best thing to do is to ask your ...
Voice activation3/22/2006
  Q: I have been a C3-C4 quad since 1977. I am also listed here on AllExperts as a spinal cord injury ...
  A: I don't know a lot about this topic but I did a little online research and found a site will help ...
assisted living12/2/2005
  Q: I am to disabled to live at home and take care of my family. I need to be taken care of, and need a ...
  A: I would suggest you phone your local Health Authority and ask how one goes about moving into a Care ...
Homecare for my toddler6/20/2005
  Q: I have a toddler that suffer from global developmental delay. I work 5 days a week. would you be ...
  A: I would speak to the Social Workers at the local hospital (Children's hospital if possible) as they ...
Dealing with arthrogryposis4/7/2005
  Q: My Boyfriend has arthrogryposis. And although he's doing excellent given his situation. I feel ...
  A: The best way to treat Arthrogryposis is EARLY therapy when they're kids - aggressive therapy at an ...
having a swimming pool installed9/20/2004
  Q: i am disabled and receiving ssd,my doctor wants meto do pool therapy,i live miles from town,in the ...
  A: I think you'd better consult with a good tax accountant as this is way out of my area of expertise. ...
Hi, i don't know if you...9/7/2004
  Q: i don't know if you know much about knee injuries or not. But I was wondering if you have a ...
  A: I actualy have had a fractured Patella once, and no i didn't have to have surgery. The doctor put me ...
Brace for my Dad8/28/2004
  Q: I do hope you can help. My Dad had a stroke 11 years ago. he wears a brace on his right leg. he is ...
  A: You need to take your Dad to an Orthotic Specialist and (i) make sure the brace still fits properly, ...
TBI5/6/2004
  Q: Yes I was just wondering if there is any place that can help me help my family understand my brain ...
  A: Memory Loss: What is going on in the body? The brain stores different types of information in ...
PCAs2/17/2003
  Q: I am a college student with CP living in California. I use a wheelchair and have some fine motor ...
  A: The way it works here is you call your local health unit and they will assess your needs (physical & ...
Bursitis7/30/2002
  Q: My friend is suffering great pain with Bursitis or Bursitus. She still has to go to work, although ...
  A: Bursitis, tendinosis, and tendinitis are painful conditions caused by overuse and repeated ...
Wheel Chair11/4/2001
  Q: My husband raised an interesting question and we would like some more insite if possible. Why have ...
  A: I'm not an engineer but I'd guess it would be a matter of physics.The wheelbase would probably have ...
Diabetic conditions5/8/2001
  Q: I have been diagnosed as a Type II Diabetic and am taking Glucophage for about 4 months now and also ...
  A: I'd be happy to explain the foot issue for you. You see one of the unfortunate side-effects of ...
Creative Question2/2/2001
  Q: I am writing a story and am looking for a physical condition for my lead character. Here is what it ...
  A: this is by far the most interesting question I've recevied so far. I agree with you for not using ...

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