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Struggling with Sleep and Ataxia? Here’s What Might Help

Michael MantzMarch 18, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Overall Wellness, Resilient Voices

I saw a question recently about Sleep and Ataxia that stood out: “I’m having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Any recommendations?” Sleep issues are challenging for anyone, but with Ataxia, they can seem like an entirely different struggle. Some nights, regardless of how tired you are, your mind won’t quiet down, making it impossible...

Keeping Your Fingers Moving: How People with Ataxia Maintain Dexterity

Michael MantzMarch 11, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Most people don’t think twice about dexterity until it begins to fade. If you live with Ataxia, you may have noticed changes in your fine motor skills over time. Tasks like buttoning a shirt, typing, or even holding a cup of coffee now require more effort and focus. So, what can you do to keep...

Finding Magic in the Everyday: Lessons from Brad Meltzer’s Make Magic and Living with Ataxia

Michael MantzMarch 4, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

I was flipping through the channels this morning, sipping my coffee, when I came across an interview with Brad Meltzer. He was talking about his new book, Make Magic, which comes out March 4, 2025. As I listened, I couldn’t help but feel like parts of it could have come straight from my writing. His...

Pushing Limits: The Importance of Staying Active with Ataxia

Michael MantzFebruary 25, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

Strength doesn’t come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. Staying active with Ataxia can feel like trying to climb a mountain on a foggy day—every step takes focus, and the way forward isn’t always easy to see. But here’s the surprising part: keeping your body...

What Kind of Jobs Can People with Ataxia Do?

Michael MantzFebruary 18, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

One of the most common questions people ask after an Ataxia diagnosis—whether for themselves or a loved one—is, “What kind of jobs can someone with Ataxia do?” It’s a fair question. Ataxia can make many jobs more challenging—there’s no getting around that. When your movement, balance, and coordination become unpredictable, it changes how you approach...

From Participant to Observer: Life with a Progressive Movement Disorder

Michael MantzFebruary 11, 2025Ataxia Awareness, Resilient Voices

I recently watched part of the Christopher Reeve: The Man of Steel documentary on CNN. After his accident, he said something that stuck with me: “It’s hard to go from participant to observer.” That line hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It summed up something I’ve felt, something many of us with Ataxia...

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,...

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...

Turn Stress Around: Understanding Its Impact on the Brain and What to Do About It

Michael MantzJanuary 7, 2025Overall Wellness

Let’s discuss something we all experience but often brush aside—stress. It’s that buzzing tension in the back of your mind or the knot in your stomach when life overwhelms you. But have you ever considered what stress does to your body, especially your brain? Using Kelly’s article “Turn Stress On Its Head: How Stress Affects...