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Phantom Limb Sensation
After an amputation, it is common to experience feelings as if they occurred in the limb that is missing-phantom limb sensation. This information sheet offers some education on phantom limb sensation.
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Lower Limb Prosthesis Care & Use
Key words: Amputee, lower limb prosthesis
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Caregiver Agencies in Metropolitan Chicago and Illinois
Explore this selected list of caregiver agencies to start your search in finding help.
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Home Modification Contractors, Vendors and Funding
This listing of home modification resources supplies business contractors, vendors and certified aging in place specialists CAPS to assist in your changing home environment needs, including home financial options for people in Chicago.
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Air Travel Resources for People with a Disability
A listing of resources that will help a person with a disability who may need special accommodations when doing extended traveling international or domestic.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item

Home Health Care Agencies in Chicago and Illinois
This listing identifies home health care agencies providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Some are licensed.
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Medical Lending Closet Directory
A listing of lending closets organizations in Chicago that one can contact to rent or loan medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or bath equipment for a short time.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item

Diabetes Resources
This list of resources will support someone navigate a new and ongoing diagnosis of diabetes including limb loss, type 1 and type 2 diabetes myelitis for children and adults.
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Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions
Support groups listing and peer mentor groups that meet online or in person when possible, to support and give mentorship to other people just like you. Support groups are an important function of recovery and a way for people to gain tips and a way to give back for those who have much to share. This listing supports all conditions.
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Online ResourceLifeCenter Item

Shrinker and Removable Rigid Dressing Care & Use
Key words: Amputee, Shrinker, Rigid Removal Dressing
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Info SheetLifeCenter Item