Detroit Limb Loss Support Group

08/30/2025

Our brain doesn't actually reorganise itself after an amputation

Previous research in macaques suggests that part of the brain reorganises itself when a limb is removed, but now a study in people has turned that idea on its head

Previous research in macaques suggests that part of the brain reorganises itself when a limb is removed, but now a study in people has turned that idea on its head

08/29/2025

We will be closed this Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
Enjoy your holiday!

08/28/2025

What it means to have a woman in a wheelchair featured on U.S. currency

The late disability justice co-founder and activist Stacey Park Milbern is the first woman in a wheelchair featured on U.S. currency and the first person whose wheelchair is actually shown.

08/24/2025

Just a reminder of what products and services Anew Life offers!

Head to toe, pediatric to geriatric: artificial limbs (Prosthetics); Braces (Orthotics); AK, BK, Foot, BE, Partial foot, hand, finger and other custom prosthetics; Custom Spinal, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, hand, and other Orthoses (AFO), Foot Orthotics (FO); Diabetic (DM) and Orthotic Shoes. Also Mastectomy products and fittings.

We have quick turnaround as we can manufacture in-house and design and build with our 3D printers.

Give us a call: 313-870-9610 or find us at: https://anewlifepando.com/
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08/22/2025

Mitch Albom's Heart of Detroit segment featuring Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics
Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics is humbled and honored to be interviewed and featured in Mitch Albom's Heart of Detroit segment, which aired on Friday, March 11, 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UU1jZv6zPfAQFi1GKMUA42xA&v=hihfxLumeJI
https://saydetroit.org/men-on-a-mission-for-adventure-in-the-heart-of-detroit-2/

At 24 Chris Casteel became an amputee due to a motorcycle accident. Chris: One minute I was a man living in the auto industry and the next day I was disable...

08/15/2025

Every day at Anew Life Prosthetics, we see firsthand the profound effect a prosthetic or orthotic device has on a person's life—it's not just a device, it's a new beginning.
We are our patients' biggest advocates, fighting for their right to mobility and independence. But increasingly, we face frustrating delays and outright denials from insurance companies.
This isn't just a business problem for us; it's a deeply personal one for the people we serve. Each delay is a day a patient is left waiting to walk, to work, to hug their family. Each denial is a roadblock to a life of quality and longevity. Healthcare should empower people, not create an obstacle course to their well-being.
We believe that reform is long overdue, because no one should have their health and hope held captive by red tape." Health care should not be an impediment to longevity and quality of life.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/michigan-man-waited-month-hospital-stroke-rehab-rcna220076

His doctors recommended that he start an intensive rehab program within days of his stroke.

08/08/2025

Congress Trims Medicaid, Other Amputee-Serving Programs

Anew Life stands with the amputee community in fighting for equitable healthcare access. Speak up, advocate and contact your representatives!

After months of debate , Congress finally passed a gigantic package of tax and spending cuts last week. The legislation slashes federal investments in health care, nutrition programs, education, and other services that many amputees depend on.

08/06/2025

Detroit ADS: Self-Driving Shuttles
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What is the Detroit ADS project?
An Opportunity for an Innovative Solution

Older adults and people with disabilities (PwD) in Detroit lack adequate transportation solutions that can increase opportunities, access, and independence.

This potential solution is proudly crafted for Detroiters by Detroiters.

The project aims to provide an ADS (Automated Driving System (ADS)) shuttle service for older adults and people with disabilities, helping residents get to critical locations such as doctor's appointments, grocery store, and more.

NEW ROUTES ADDED! CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES!

The service area for the shuttle tentatively includes many areas in the city.

 Please check website https://bit.ly/Driverless-Shuttle

Link for active expression of interest form: https://conta.cc/4lXDPbH

Complete this form if you or someone you provide care for meets these qualifications and is interested in participating in the demonstration or learning more about it. Your name into a pool of potential participants for the demonstration. People from that pool will be identified for further follow-up and selection into the demonstration.

This demonstration project, funded by the United States Department of Transportation and operated by the City of Detroit, will provide a unique opportunity to help shape the future of transportation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/Driverless-Shuttle

Let us know how we can help you for any of your prosthetic or orthotic needs by calling 313-870-9610 to schedule an appointment with our friendly, knowledgeable and certified staff. You can also find us at https://conta.cc/4mgxeZm

What is the Accessibili-D (Detroit ADS) Project? An Opportunity for an Innovative SolutionOlder adults and people with disabilities (PwD) in Detroit face significant challenges when it comes to transportation, limiting their access to essential services and independence. The Accessibili-D project is...

08/03/2025

https://livingwithamplitude.com/documentary-about-disability-health-care-cost/

Award-winning filmmaker Rachel Handler is training her lens on disabled people who’ve been told, in essence, that their health isn’t profitable enough to pay for.

08/01/2025

Chris Casteel, amputee and co-owner/manager of is an avid kayaker and recently purchased an as did his wife and co-owner, Kim Casteel. They use them frequently on and on the many lakes in the great state of

Staying active and getting outdoors is crucial for amputees as it boosts physical health, improves mental well-being, and fosters a strong sense of independence and community.

07/22/2025

A bionic knee integrated into tissue can restore natural movement

https://news.mit.edu/2025/bionic-knee-integrated-into-tissue-can-restore-natural-movement-0710?ck_subscriber_id=3109370917&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newly%20approved%20food%20dye%20comes%20from%20fruit%20-%2018307197

Anne Trafton | MIT News
Publication Date:July 10, 2025

MIT researchers developed a new type of bionic knee that can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb stairs, and avoid obstacles more easily than they could with a traditional prosthesis.

07/18/2025

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WE DO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT ALL BCBSM: Traditional, Union, Retiree Plans.

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