For more than a decade, Post-Polio Health International has supported polio survivors not only with medical expertise, but also with guidance on the emotional and social aspects of living with the late effects of polio. Beginning in 2013, readers of our quarterly publication, Post-Polio Health, were invited to submit their questions to psychologists Stephanie Machell, PsyD, and Rhoda Olkin, PhD. Their column, Promoting Positive Solutions, offers thoughtful, practical advice on the psychological, emotional, and social challenges that often accompany life as a polio survivor.
Drawing on their extensive professional experience, Dr. Machell and Dr. Olkin address topics such as coping with change, maintaining independence, navigating relationships, and fostering resilience. Their responses reflect a deep understanding of both the clinical and lived experiences of disability.
This new online resource makes their insights more accessible than ever. Here, you can explore a comprehensive, searchable collection of all questions and answers previously published in Post-Polio Health as part of Promoting Positive Solutions. Whether you are seeking perspective, reassurance, or practical strategies, this database connects you with guidance shaped by real questions from fellow survivors and answered by experts dedicated to supporting their well-being.