Alyssa Silva

Kip, that last sentence speaks VOLUMES to me. Trying to successfully manage caregivers and scheduling is not an easy feat. Fortunately, my parents are still my main caregivers as well, but they are also getting up there in age. Asking for potential CNAs and/or nursing students at a local college is great advice. Definitely something to keep in mind!

My parents are my main caregivers and this has been on my mind a lot as of late. Last summer, my father had a pretty frightening health scare which made us question that “what if.” We don’t have a plan in place yet but of course it has been discussed.

I currently don’t have any upcoming opportunities— that I can think of— but I totally get the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone. Basically because I am so bad at it. 😬

I’m totally a creature of habit so when a new opportunity comes along I always meet it with hesitation. But I acknowledge that and am working on it! I haven’t…[Read more]

I’m so sorry to hear about your experiences Lupa. Hopefully, you get things squared away soon because that just isn’t fair. If only things could be easier for us!

Congrats on the scholarship! I’ve stayed at both Disney resorts and they’re equally awesome. That being said, I personally loved the Boardwalk because I love anything 1920’s themed. There’s also some nightlife over there— the dueling piano bar is so fun! But this can be easily accessed from Yacht and Beach.

Is the conference at Swan and Dolphin?…[Read more]

I agree that there definitely needs to be more disability representation in the media and I’m glad you’re working to change that! Do you have an idea when your novel will be complete?

I keep seeing posts on Facebook about that new Netflix series, “The Healing Powers of Dude” which features s girl in a wheelchair! It just came out so I gotta p…[Read more]

Ugh I hear ya. Everyone around me is getting sick too, and I’m over it.

Typically, I wait 7-10 days before having a caregiver return to work. However, the flu is no joke. One of my nurses has been out for two weeks because she’s so sick with the flu. Even if they’re not telling the truth, it’s not a matter to take lightly.

Maybe re-eval…[Read more]

I agree with Tracy! Watching videos of disability hack would be so useful! DeAnn— you are so much more creative than I am. 🙂

Ugh.  I’m sorry she put you in that predicament DeAnn.  That has happened to me as well,  but my situation is a little different. I live with my parents so if a caregiver shows up sick, we have the option to send them home. Like Halsey said, it isn’t fair for someone to put you in that situation. Having a talk with her would probably be best. An…[Read more]

To answer Dennis’ question, the Bluetooth capabilities on my wheelchair allow me to control my laptop, phone, basically anything with Bluetooth right from my mini joystick. Color me impressed! Due to positioning and other factors, I’m only able to use my phone/laptop while laying down so this new feature is a game-changer for me. Hopefully I can…[Read more]

Yes that’s another great idea! Technology really makes our lives so much easier. At this time of year when I don’t want to head out to stores during cold and flu season, I’ll even send my PCAs out to get what I need while facetiming them, so it’s like I’m actually shopping— just without the exposure to germs haha.