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Laura Neikrug

Laura Neikrug is a longtime occupational therapist and recent founder of OT Day and Night, a series of instructional self-help videos for families, caregivers, and adults 21 and over with chronic disabilities. She lives in Wilmette, Ill.

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A Life Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

A personal account of my late friend, and the significant dangers of secondhand smoke
September 25, 2023
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Back in the Kayak

Older kayakers with physical challenges are able to get back to the sport they love, thanks to adaptive paddling systems
July 31, 2023
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Facing Aging Challenges in the LGBT+ Community

Affordable housing, estate planning and social connections take on heightened importance
August 23, 2022
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How I Learned to Love My Grab Bars

Some people may have a negative bias towards home accessibility accessories, but they can make it easier to age in place
July 12, 2022
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The Dilemma of Disability Designations

A parent's view on why stigmas can be damaging, and how awareness may help overcome them
March 2, 2022
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Resilience in the Face of Pandemic Challenges

How her adult son is coping
April 2, 2021
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