Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

Author, #ChronicIllness #Rheum #Disability Advocate, Photographer, Writer & @HealthCentral #RA site Power Advocate. Is your woke accessible? She/her linktr.ee/theseatedview Toronto, Canada Joined April 2010

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

When #RheumatoiArthritis takes your life on a detour, staying focused on the future is hard. But it’s never too late to take back control. I share tips on how to get back on track in my new @healthcentral column. pulse.ly/bnhxctdg1l

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

In this very funny talk, Stella Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn." It changed how I see myself and my disability. #DisabilityPrideMonth pulse.ly/uyg3nparqx

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

Looking for a sincere way to talk to disabled people and about #disability in general? In this column for @healthcentral , I share advice on words and topics. pulse.ly/3e7fqx6qje

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

Your rheumatologist is vital to your treatment journey, but they can’t do everything. I write about who else you’ll need in my new @healthcentral column. Who do you rely on? #RheumatoidArthritis #ChronicPain pulse.ly/8w6cue5ysi

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

Happy 4th of July to my American friends!

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

Treats aren't just for kids! In this @healthcentral column, I make a case for treats to keep you going through the tough parts of #ChronicIllness. pulse.ly/zfwuzakix9

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

Happy Canada Day! #ElbowsUp

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

The unpredictability of a chronic condition can make you feel out of control. In my new @healthcentral column, I share my story of living with #RheumatoidArthritis and #anxiety. pulse.ly/q6gdlhfyhl

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

2 months ago

The data paints a bleak picture of the current state of the #healthcare system for women. To understand how it got here, it’s vital to understand the foundation that has shaped and perpetuated the sex bias. pulse.ly/1lmdgh2egw

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

New guidelines call for higher SPF, but people with skin conditions need soothing formulas. Discover 12 products that do it all in @healthcentral 's fourth annual Sensitive Skin Awards. #SkinCare pulse.ly/ivzh0wddhu

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

Although we appear to have moved on from the days of duct-taping disabled women to mammogram machines, people who live with #disability are still largely a forgotten population for #BreastCancer screening. #HealthCare pulse.ly/apiwz6ddnv

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

Do you overheat in the summer? A wearable neck fan might help you feel better. #RheumatoidArthritis pulse.ly/v7sjgy4mos

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

To track (your #RheumatoidArthritis symptoms) or not to track? I don't and in my new column for @healthcentral I share why and how I stay on top of things without it. pulse.ly/kpywafbzl3

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

Carrying extra belly fat not only ups your risk for #RheumatoidArthrititis, it can also interfere with treatment. But losing weight can make a big difference. Learn more on @healthcentral pulse.ly/kjhimdnssm

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

"Remission is this mysterious and coveted thing that gets causally mentioned when we are first diagnosed, but what is it?" @jgchayko shares the tools that got her there. #RheumatoidArthritis pulse.ly/rkptkmnmlz

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

How do you know if it's #disability discrimination? Try my handy trick. Learn more in this post on The Seated View. pulse.ly/fiwowqwn8d

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

3 months ago

If you're not sure something is discriminatory to people with a #disability, here's a handy test, as well as examples I've experienced (and people are still experiencing) #NAAW2025 pulse.ly/nljeuivdei

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

4 months ago

"If your outrage targets only one side, it’s not truly about justice. If your compassion comes with conditions, it’s not genuine compassion." A brilliant piece on how we get through grief to peace by Shayna Wise-Till. pulse.ly/zyqcp585ti

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

4 months ago

Getting into nature doesn’t require a state park pass and a 4WD vehicle. In this @healthcentral I share creative ways to add fresh air to your #RheumatoidArthritis care routine (even in the city).

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Lene Andersen @TheSeatedView

4 months ago

When you have a #caregiving relationship due to #ChronicIllness, it’s important to do so in a way that respects the dignity of the person receiving care. But what does that look like? I share four of my best tips. pulse.ly/6rki1jeerx