Life with Hydro
Interview with Olivia Bell, Cognitive Therapist – Part 2
This part of the interview touches on neuropsychology, debunking some misunderstandings about cognitive therapy (CT), some advice Olivia had for NPH patients and spreading the word about CT.
Read MoreInterview with Olivia Bell, Cognitive Therapist – Part 1
This is the first part of Trish’s interview with cognitive therapist Olivia Bell. It covers who benefits from CT, how to find a therapist, and how to get the most out of the therapy appointments.
Read MoreHow I Decided to have Shunt Surgery
Trish was diagnosed with NPH in 2015 and had shunt surgery then. Thanks to the surgery and several kinds of therapy, Trish is now back to doing what she loves, including a killer step aerobics class at her gym and singing with her husband in a community chorus
Read MoreHydrocephalus and Sleep
Sarah has a passion for improving her and other’s sleep quality. Having suffered from sleep deprivation and feeling the effects across her entire life, she realized the importance of optimizing her sleep.
Read MorePhysical Therapy Tips for NPH Patients
By the time Trish was diagnosed with NPH and had shunt surgery, she had lost her ability to walk unaided, so her neurosurgeon gave her a prescription for physical therapy.
Read MoreCognitive Therapy for NPH Patients
If you have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) you might find Cognitive Therapy useful. Trish Bogucki explains what it consists of and shares some tips for others who might be in the same boat she was in.
Read MoreEn Garde! The Sport of Fencing and Hydrocephalus
Jonathan, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares discovering fencing as a form of exercise and competition.
Read MoreWhat Can’t You Live Without?
Read Genesis Espaillat first-person account of life with hydrocephalus, which she wrote in honor of September being Hydrocephalus Awareness month.
Read MoreFrom 0 to 60: Driving and Hydrocephalus
For teenagers, learning to drive and getting a license is an important rite of passage. Having hydrocephalus adds a layer of complexity to the learning process.
Read MoreNever Give Up
Ariel Yong follows up on the topic of our recent video blog by Debby Buffa about kids with hydrocephalus playing sports by talking about the lessons she learned as an athlete.
Read MoreTeen Voices: Hydrocephalus has Changed My Life
I am amazed at how hydrocephalus has changed my life…but I would not change it. Here is my story. Within weeks of my birth the doctor expressed concerns about the amount of growth of my head. My parents were referred to a neurologist who diagnosed me with communicating hydrocephalus
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