Hi Hemastat, Was just wondering if you have ever considered talking to a local pulmnologist about working for him as a patient educator for patients with trachs? I feel sure there must be some type of patient teaching areas that could benefit from your knowledge and experience as a patient. Maybe as a nurse educator teaching nursing and resiratory therapists how to care for trachs. You keep looking and keep your head up. I worked for a 6 month period on a walker after a hip fracture. I know this has to be difficult for you, but don't gve up. With your training and skills something is bound to come along. God bless you .