What does life look like if forgetting is your normal state of mind? Disability advocate Nicole Luongo shares her Alzheimer’s caregiver experience in honor of her mom.
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Social Media: Friend or Foe?
How friendly is Facebook? Social media connects us, yet Americans are lonelier than ever. In this video, Nicole Luongo shares statistics + tips on how to stay sane, take control online.
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Cerebral Palsy
Mental Health: Take Charge, Feel Better
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s talk about it, take charge of it, end the stigma! Learn the statistics, tips to feel better and find out about the connection between cerebral palsy + mental health.
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Cerebral Palsy
Keeping Kids with Disabilities Safe at School
In the wake of the school shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, disability advocate Nicole Luongo wonders whether or not kids with disabilities are safe at school.
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How to Win at Life Like an Olympian
Go for gold! Cerebral palsy advocate Nicole Luongo discusses the three things she did after selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery to win at life like an Olympian.
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Dealing with Disabilities: What Not to Say
Nicole Luongo talks about what not to say to people with disabilities, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease. Let’s think before we speak.
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Martin Luther King: A Lesson in Forgiveness
Dr. Martin Luther’s King Jr.’s wise words remind us that “forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”
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3 Easy Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is November 13. Learn the benefits of random acts of kindness, plus three easy ways to celebrate World Kindness Day.
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Wade’s Words
“When people believe in you, you can do amazing things in this world.” –Dwyane Wade I used to be such an avid basketball fan that – at the tender age of two – my love for Julius “Dr. J” Erving earned me the nickname “Doc” bestowed upon me by my brother, John. Or, as I’ve