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Universal design may be a new term for you but how many of us can honestly say we have not had a family member or friend that needed to use a wheelchair or walker? Not many. We just do not think...
Whether you are born immobile or find yourself needing a wheelchair later in life, you need to make sure you have the right wheelchair that fits you properly and one you can move yourself around...
On Saturday, November 12, 2009, 40 volunteers and 5 master gardeners put the final touches on a wheelchair garden at Loma Linda University Medical Center's East Campus in Loma Linda, California....
Have a disabled pooch? Low on cash? You're in luck! With a few materials and not a whole lot of money, you can have your most loyal friend on the move.
Insurance will only buy a power wheelchair every 5 years. This can be a life threatening problem if not cared for. Taking a chair through puddles, letting dirt and mud build up, going too fast...
"Help I've fallen" are words in the elder home care business you don't want to hear. I have gotten phone calls saying Help my wife has fallen and it scared me. If your client does...
If you are someone with MS, you know that even a small rise in body temperature can worsen your symptoms. Fatigue, confusion and vision problems can worsen with an elevated body temperatures of as...
Part of the accessibility challenges a wheelchair user encounters is pushing a wheelchair on ramps. Wheelchair or handicap ramps are installed in buildings and sidewalks to provide ease of access...
Life can be hard adapting to living with mobility limits. Here are some tips for day to day living that may make it easier to do basic self care and even get back to doing things you enjoy, even...
Ever get to the store and all the good parking spaces are taken but most of the reserved spaces are free, so you say to yourself "oh Im only going to be a minute, no one is going to need it...
National Physical Therapist Examination: NPTE, the exam to pass to become a physical therapist-- it is very difficult, and has gotten even more difficult. Physical therapists treat the whole body...
Children have open minds and open hearts. There is no better time to create an understanding that people with disabilities must be perceived as people first.
Live more confidently in your own home by recognizing and eliminating hidden dangers in your home.
Planning a wheelchair-accessible cruise is much easier these days thanks to several travel companies that specialize in disability travels and cruise lines that offer accessible cabins and...
Anyone with a disability wants to feel as though they have full access to their home. In reality, most homes aren't designed for a wheelchair or even a walker. Fortunately, there are several steps...
You want to start shooting a movie and using techniques that will get people's attention, but you can't afford all the expensive equipment to get the shots that you want. With some ingenuity and...
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....
Anyone can become disabled at any point in our lives due to illness, accident or any unfortunate event that may come anytime and marriage partners are not spared by it. If one of you has a...
Personal Care Homes are an option for seniors who can no longer safely live independently in their own homes but don't require skilled nursing care. These seniors usually require assistance with...
Losing weight is always difficult, and most able-bodied people have a terrible time ever reaching their target weight. But, if you are disabled, it can be even more difficult. Disabled people may...
My wife has Multiple Sclerosis and can no longer walk or stand. I have seen people wrestling with a person in this condition, trying to transfer them from one place to another, to the point where...
Raised beds are a perfect solution for making a large garden plot handicap accessible. The elderly and people with physical challenges can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of tending a garden. ...
So you'd like to take a cruise to Alaska or the Caribbean, huh? But you're on oxygen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you think that rules out a sea cruise? Well, think again! There are several...
Properly transferring a person from the bed to a wheelchair takes skill and care. Most of the time you need to transfer someone this way, it will be someone who is elderly. Knowing how to lift,...
There are many reasons to make your home more accessible. Perhaps you have a family member in a wheelchair, or elderly parents who visit frequently. Maybe you just want to make your home work...
People who sit in wheelchairs can tire from pushing those wheels around all day and may appreciate the help of a volunteer. Follow these steps to assist someone in a wheelchair.
When you're disabled and must rely on a wheelchair to travel, riding a bus, a train or an airplane can be daunting. Follow the guidelines to make the trip easier.
The Heimlich Maneuver was introduced in 1974 as an alternative to other, less-effective methods of helping a choking victim. A standard part of first-aid training, the Heimlich Maneuver is easy...
Whether this is your handicapped spouse, handicapped parent, or handicapped patient, it's your job to get them to the doctor by 10:30. The handicapped person would rather do it by themselves--if...
As a caregiver, not only are you expected to take care of your patient, parent, or husband or wife, but you also must keep on top of trends in assistive devices. This can be bewildering, because...
If you have mobility difficulties and use a wheelchair, scooter, or walker, you are well aware that these assistive devices don't exactly come with a lot of bells and whistles. You are provided...
Moving a patient or loved one in a wheelchair is a very serious endeavor, and not something to take lightly. Anytime you are taking responsibility for another person, you must be extra careful. ...
Regardless of where you live, there are undoubtedly numerous sports organizations in your area. But disabled sports organizations can be harder to locate since these leagues often do not receive...
Providing emergency shelter for victims of a disaster or evacuation is an important step in assisting others during a time of need. Most of the victims will be able-bodied but a few may have...
An unfortunate accident sometimes makes it necessary to rent a wheelchair ramp. Another reason for renting a ramp is if you have a relative with special needs that comes to visit. Regardless of...
Holiday gift-giving can be a difficult task, but it can be even more problematic when you are shopping for items that will be both useful and enjoyable for those who have special needs. Physically...
If you're confined to a wheelchair, here are some wheelchair techniques for exercise that will help you look and feel your best.
Physically challenged people usually require specific modifications to vehicles in order to be able to get transported or drive. This is how to select and purchase the best automobile for...
Wheelchairs are an everyday part of life for many people, but not having padding between the seat of the wheelchair and your body can bring on aches, pains and sores. Creating a pad for a...
If you have a family member coming home from the hospital in a wheelchair or a beloved parent coming to visit that is handicapped, here are some quick tips to ready your house make their stay more...
I'm sure you've been in a crowded Walmart before and encountered a fellow shopper that was using a motorized wheelchair. What did you do? What should you have done? There are simple, polite and...
If you are a caregiver or a relative of an elderly or disabled person, you know better than anyone how stressful and sometimes dangerous it is trying to get a person to a doctor's appointment or...
Bathrooms can be naturally dangerous with hard surfaces and slippery flooring. It'll be even more difficult to navigate for those confined to a wheelchair. Here is how to make a bathroom...
Watching our parents age is never an easy thing to do. Seeing them suffer with pain and developing physical limitations as years progress is difficult to look at. This how to will hopefully bring...
Everyone uses the kitchen and when an individual is unable to function in an able body environment making handicapped accessible changes immediately is important. The loss of mobility and...
People with disabilities want to move about in society with the best access possible. Fortunately, both law and social conscience are moving toward increasing access for all citizens.
Airlines lure the senior market with discounts and other perks for older travelers and, sometimes, their companions. If you're the person going along, here are a few pointers to make the flight...
Your parents always wanted to take you abroad. Now you're both in a position to take yourselves on that dream vacation together at last. The unspoken reality is that this may be the last trip...
Traveling with someone who is disabled or traveling with a companion with special needs might be a little intimidating. However, if you put a little time and effort into the planning process,...
If you are confined to a wheelchair, exercises that increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone can aid weight control and digestion. Increasing upper body strength will also strengthen the...
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