Even though he has a debilitating and fatal disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Darius Weems shows us how to live in the documentary Darius Goes West. With the help of eleven friends, 15-year-old Darius embarks on a cross-country quest. This true story inspires, educates and entertains.

Broadly defined, there are two types of problems. There are problem that can be changed, fixed, improved, or made better, and problems that cannot. Spending time focusing on unfixable problems can become a major source of stress.

Caregiving stress arises from the emotional and physical challenges of providing caregiving. While caregiving for family member can be rewarding, caregivers often experience stress. Managing stress will benefit the well-being of both the caregiver and the care receiver.

Individuals with neuromuscular disease are considered to be at high risk for complications from influenza. Make sure to talk to your physician about influenza and if you should be vaccinated against the flu.

Learn about the neuromuscular disease Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, the most common form of hereditary neuropathy.

While dealing with neuromuscular disease is not fun, that does not mean that people with neuromuscular disease do not like to have fun! That is why, with the help of BellaOnline.com, I have created several entertaining word games for you to play at the Neuromuscular Diseases site.

When diagnosed with health problems such as neuromuscular disease, people often experience grief. Learn about the five stages of grief and how they apply to grief over health problems.

Try the five quizzes related the Neuromuscular Diseases site, including the newest, the Balance and Proprioception Quiz. Quizzes give you a chance to test your knowledge in important areas that affect the neuromuscular diseases community. Plus, they are educational and fun!

What do numbness, shooting, difficulty with balance loss of muscle strength, and loss of bladder control all have in common? Each of these can be symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, as explained in the book Peripheral Neuropathy: When the Numbness, Weakness, and Pain Won’t Stop by Norman Latov.

This year when I asked about receiving a handicapped parking permit, I received paperwork for a permanent placard. Find out more about who qualifies for a handicapped parking permit and how to obtain one if you do.