Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

Author. Finding joy despite hardships, disabilities, diet restrictions & promoting healthy living. I share tips, products & resources. Publicist for Chris Vines facebook.com/defendingjoy/ Wyoming, USA Joined February 2017

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Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

6 months ago

That’s a pretty mask.

Parenting Mishmash 𓊧 ۗۗۗۗۗ💜 @ParentMishmash

6 months ago

That’s a pretty mask.

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Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

6 months ago

A ventilator is a medical accessibility device, essential for life in many cases. Asking someone to remove a medical device like this is never ok. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/w…

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Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

6 months ago

Check your benedryl. local12.com/news/nation-wo…?

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ContextFall @ContextFall

6 months ago

A lot of the people saying "omg this Gene Hackman thing is so sad" turn around and insist that disabled people whine too much about the lack of support. These people were RICH and went out like this, how do you think the ones working with scraps are handling similar?

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

@wiredinhi I hope that instead of spreading rumours and conspiracies, people can consider how difficult it is to be a full time caregiver to someone. How distressing and challenging Alzheimer’s can be. How tragic their deaths were… and ask what we can do to help others

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

If you know someone providing full time care, reach out to them. Ask them how they’re doing or if you can support them in any way. Even giving them an hour of rest and recovery can make a world of difference /end

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

Caring for someone with Alzheimers is more than a full time job, and it’s possible she didn’t get the timely medical care she needed because she was putting his needs before her own Caregivers deserve to be recognized & supported, and they should have respite care available /3

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

Hackman was alone in the house for a week with his wife’s dead body. We may never know exactly what happened in the days leading up to her death, but this is an important reminder that caregivers often need care themselves /2

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

Gene Hackman’s cause of death revealed to be heart disease with his Alzheimer’s listed as a contributing factor. His wife (and caregiver) Betsy Arakawa, died of hantavirus a week prior. It’s a rare airborne illness spread through rodent feces. 🧵 on caregiver support

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tern @1goodtern

6 months ago

I like this poem. "Jesus would mask" guinesspig.ghost.io/jesus-would-ma…

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Parenting Mishmash 𓊧 ۗۗۗۗۗ💜 @ParentMishmash

6 months ago

@AmyMcGrathKY Respirators are a force multiplier, many factors affecting healthcare currently

Parenting Mishmash 𓊧 ۗۗۗۗۗ💜 @ParentMishmash

6 months ago

@AmyMcGrathKY Respirators are a force multiplier, many factors affecting healthcare currently

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto

6 months ago

There’s measles outbreaks in multiple States & each time a cluster is announced there’s an exposure at an ER Why? Because that’s where the sick people go It’s one of the reasons disabled people often say they won’t go to the ER unless literally dying disabledginger.com/p/i-wont-go-to…

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The Mighty @TheMightySite

9 months ago

How was your experience? themighty.com/topic/rett-syn…

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The Mighty @TheMightySite

7 months ago

Is your child growing slower than expected? Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) can impact more than just height—it affects overall health too. 💡 Learn more about GHD and the steps you can take to support your child’s health. themighty.com/topic/growth-h…

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Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

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6 months ago

How many of these have you heard?

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Defending Joy @DefendingJoy

6 months ago

Millions of Americans rely on telehealth for doctors appointments, prescriptions, and other medical needs. For many of us, this is not just a convenience, but a matter of life and death. bit.ly/Fight4HealthJu…

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tern @1goodtern

6 months ago

The problem that some infections have *long term consequences*.

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Maria M Gillespie @MariaMGillespie

6 months ago

My kid told me last night that there was "so much coughing" in her class, but she's been staying healthy. 🤞 I am so grateful for respirator technology and fit tested solutions that can work for kids, so I made a video here to share a tip that helped us. #COVIDisAirborne