Disabilities

If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may want to apply for Social Security disability. However, about 65% of people who apply for disability get turned down initially. If you get...

Dementia is a disease associated with old age. People with dementia suffer with loss of memory. Families of demented people need to be very patient, thoughtful and relaxed. These qualities can...

The 1995 census showed that 2 million people in the United States are either completely sightless or have partially impaired sight. Blind people face challenges that the sighted do not have to...

Living with disability requires a lot of resourcefulness and know-how because there are many hurdles to cross, depending on one's conditions. This does not mean yielding to the difficulties, but...

People can act differently when they're put into situations they're not used to. This can make others feel uncomfortable as you may unintentionally insult them. What's important is that you're...

If you are disabled, it’s possible you are having trouble making ends meet on a fixed income. In addition, you could find yourself needing a car and without the means to purchase one. There are...

It's hard enough to go through adolescence without having to overcome a huge handicap. Being a teenager in a wheelchair has its disadvantages. But you can turn adversity into your strength....

Some people who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses are able to continue their careers, even if they alter their schedules or circumstances to some extent. Other people are not able to keep...