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Fueling Your Brain: The Best Nutrients for Brain Health

Michael MantzFebruary 4, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Overall Wellness, Resilient Voices

Ever wonder if what’s on your plate could help keep your Brain Health sharp as you age? What if the right foods could do more than fuel your body—what if they could protect your mind, too? Aging brings plenty of changes—some we expect, some that surprise us. But one thing we all want to hold...

Designing Accessible Homes: Making Life Easier

Michael MantzJanuary 28, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

What do you consider when designing or renovating a home? Maybe you want the perfect kitchen layout or a dreamy walk-in closet. Those are great, but have you ever considered how your home could make life easier for someone with Ataxia or a similar condition? I recently read this question related to Designing Accessible Homes,...

Why Am I Always Cold? Exploring the Connection Between Ataxia and temperature sensitivity.

Michael MantzJanuary 21, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Have you ever curled up in a sweater, sitting in a room that’s a cozy 75 degrees, and still can’t seem to shake that chill? If you have Ataxia, you’ve probably wondered if there’s a connection Between Ataxia and temperature sensitivity. I know I do. I often ask myself: Why am I always so cold?...

Lessons for Life (and Ataxia) from Ted Lasso

Michael MantzJanuary 14, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

If you’ve ever watched Ted Lasso, you know it’s not just a show about soccer (or football, depending on your location). It’s a show with so much heart—it’s all about people, relationships, and figuring out how to become the best version of yourself, even when life doesn’t go as planned. Last night, I saw a...

Rethinking Accessibility: How Day Undefined is Changing the Game

Michael MantzDecember 10, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

What makes a product truly accessible? Is it the label slapped on by a store or the experience of someone who relies on it daily? These questions drive Day Undefined, a company with a deeply personal journey and a mission to make accessible living more intuitive and empowering for people with disabilities. The Story Behind...

Life’s a Game of Poker: Playing the Hand You’re Dealt

Michael MantzDecember 7, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Life doesn’t always play fair. We don’t all start with the same opportunities or outcomes, but everyone gets their hand of cards. Lily, the writer behind Retrospective Lily, compares life to poker in a relatable way. Her take? It’s all about how you play the hand you’re dealt and making the best of what you’ve...

What is the definition of Invisible disabilities?

Michael MantzNovember 13, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

What if the toughest battles people face are the ones you can’t see?When we think of disabilities, we usually picture things we can see, like someone in a wheelchair or with a guide dog. But what about the ones you can’t see right away? That’s where ‘Invisible disabilities’ come in. Defining Invisible Disabilities Invisible disabilities...

Finding the Balance: How to Answer, ‘How Are You?’ When Living with Ataxia

Michael MantzOctober 15, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Sometimes the most honest answer is, ‘I’m doing the best I can,’ and that’s more than enough. It’s a simple question: “How are you doing?” But when someone asks you this after you haven’t seen them for a while, especially when you’re living with a condition like Ataxia, it can feel like a loaded one....

Creating Ripples: How Small Actions Impact Life in Big Ways

Michael MantzOctober 7, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Life is made up of a bunch of little moments, each with its special meaning. But when we step back, we see how those small actions can make a big difference. Just like throwing a pebble in a pond, our actions can create waves that affect way more than just us. We all want to...

Ataxia Awareness Day 2024

Michael MantzSeptember 17, 2024Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Raising awareness is the first step toward change. Together, we can bring hope, inspire action, and create a world where Ataxia no longer limits lives. What is Ataxia Awareness Day? Ataxia Awareness Day, September 25th, is a global event to raise awareness about Ataxia, a group of neurological disorders affecting coordination, balance, and speech. This...