Writing Samples

These are some writing samples that are available over the web. Much much more is available in paper form only. Please contact me for additional writing samples.

Articles:

HealthCare Intervention Service Reduces Alcohol Consumption in Hospital Patients
This article is based on research performed by Dr. John Welte, Ph.D. It appears in the Spring 1996 issue of The RIA Report. February 1996.

Heavy Drinking By Husbands Contributes to Violence in Newlywed Couples
I wrote this for an issue of Research in Brief, a newsletter produced by the Research Institute on Addictions. The article reports on the research of Dr. Kenneth Leonard, Ph.D. June 1996.

LakeShore Behavioral Health Inc.: Success Story
A case study written for Globalquest Solutions Inc.

Father's Drinking May Affect Relationship Between Mother and Child
Based on the research of Rina Eiden, Ph.D.

Geographic Analysis Identifies Heavy Drinking Communities
This received a great deal of local media attention in Buffalo. It is also the topic of an upcoming issue of Drinking, Drugs & Driving.

URS Corporation: Success Story
A case study written for Globalquest Solutions Inc.

Fact Sheets

Bath Seats

Book Holders and Page Turners

Devices for Memory Loss
Another short cut fact sheet that describes a few devices to help people with cognitive issues, such as memory loss caused by the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

Devices for Persons with Hearing Impairments
Including assistive listening devices, alternative doorbells and fire alarms.

Dressing Aids
This short fact sheet discusses adaptive clothing and aids like long-handled shoe horns.

Environmental Control Units
ECUS help people with disabilities control lighting draperies, utilities etc. in their home.

Get a Handle on Things with Reachers.
This article, which also serves as accompanying copy for a display at CAT, teaches the many uses of reaching devices. 1995.

Rub A Dub Dub, Devices for the Tub
This article, which also serves as accompanying copy for a display at CAT, describes many assistive devices for bathing. 1995.

Scooters
This is a shorter version of copy that appears in the Helpful Products Booklet. Telephone Amplification Devices
Amplified handsets, strap on amplifiers, and other telephone amplifiers are readily available.

Walkers
One of the most prevalent, durable medical equipment used by seniors.

Booklets

Helpful Products for Older Persons: Canes & Walkers 1994
The most common devices used for walking are canes and walkers, which provide support and balance. This booklet describes several types of canes and walkers, and gives general instructions for their use.

Helpful Products for Older Persons: Devices for Leisure Activities 1996
Many devices are available to help us engage in leisure activities despite physical limitations.

Helpful Products for Older Persons: Telephones and Accessories 1994
The telephone is changing to meet the needs of older persons with disabilities.

Helpful Products for Older Persons: Wheelchairs & Scooters 1997
Buying a wheelchair is a significant decision. This booklet explains how to select and be fitted for a wheelchair or scooter.

Some fun stuff

Home Remedy for Snoring. One way to cure a snoring spouse. Published in ArtVoice, December 1991.

The Blond Gaijin. I spent a year after high school as an exchange student in Japan. This personal experience story recounts some of my misadventures in the land of the rising sun. September 1991.

Much More is available upon request!!