LESSONS LEARNED FROM A PARENT AND CAREGIVER

 OF AN INDIVIDUAL LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY

Folgueiras also said that family members must remember that when they become a very hands-on caregiver, they cannot ignore their own disabilities. 

As an epileptic, Folgueiras knew it was essential to maintain her health. 

So she minimized the things that trigger seizures. 

Although stress and sleep deprivation can be aggravators, she found that the focus she put on managing her  career – balanced with David’s recovery/ongoing care – actually reduced her seizure episodes.