
Lene Andersen
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Author, #ChronicIllness #Rheum #Disability Advocate, Photographer, Writer & @HealthCentral #RA site Power Advocate. Is your woke accessible? She/her
Toronto, Canada
Joined April 2010
Should things end on this platform, which kinda seems inevitable, you can find me in other places, too.
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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.
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When chronic illness takes your life on a detour, staying focused on the future is hard. But it’s never too late to take back control.
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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.
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Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all...
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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.
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Looking for a sincere way to talk about people who have disabilities? RA columnist Lene Andersen has advice.
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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.
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Your rheumatologist is vital to your treatment journey, but they can’t do everything. Here’s who else you’ll need.
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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.
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RA columnist Lene Andersen makes a case for micro-presents that keep you going through the tough parts of a chronic illness.
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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.
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The unpredictability of a chronic condition can make you feel out of control. Lene Andersen shares her personal story.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lene Andersen, M.S.W., is an author, advocate, accessibility consultant, and photographer who lives in Toronto, Canada. She is dedicated to using her lived experience and professional expertise to...
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Do you overheat in the summer? A wearable neck fan might help you feel better. #RheumatoidArthritis.
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neck fan portable bladeless personal wearable ac hanging hands free strong leafless design mini air conditioner cooling cooler usb fans indoor outdoor travel sports 3 speeds headphone quiet low noise...
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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.
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Columnist Lene Andersen shares why symptom tracking is not a big part of her life with rheumatoid arthritis.
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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.
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Carrying extra belly fat not only ups your risk for RA, it can also interfere with treatment. But losing weight can make a big difference.
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"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.
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The transition between seasons is usually the most active time for my disease. The rain forest climate where I live is subject to sudden shifts in pressure and changes in the weather. Yet despite the...
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How do you know if it's #disability discrimination? Try my handy trick. Learn more in this post on The Seated View.
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Updated March 5, 2021 When you mention the D-word (discrimination) in connection with people with disabilities you get the funniest reactions. People sort of wince, they cringe, they even get angry...
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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.
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Updated March 5, 2021 When you mention the D-word (discrimination) in connection with people with disabilities you get the funniest reactions. People sort of wince, they cringe, they even get angry...
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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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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.
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When you have a chronic illness — or know someone who does — help can be part of your relationship. More commonly, the word caregiving is used when there is an element of caring for someone who has...
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