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Driving aids for wheelchair users
There once was a time that wheelchair users were considered to be infirm and incapable of participating in most daily activities. However, this stigma is slowly being broken, due in part to the many technological advances that have revolutionized the way people with disabilities and mobility concerns live their lives. Wheelchair users are becoming more independent in a variety of areas, one of ...
Which Is Best? Transit Or Self-Propelled Wheelchairs?
If you are thinking of using a manual wheelchair, you may be aware of two types of available chairs: Self-Propelled Wheelchairs and Transit Wheelchairs. However, are you aware of the differences and which one would be best suited to your needs? If the time has come when you need to buy a wheelchair, you may find it challenging to choose the model among so many types of chairs of this type that are...
10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Chairs
A Comprehensive FAQ To Ensure You Make The Best Decision On Lift Chairs. A lift chair is a chair or sofa when the occupant lowers the backrest, reclines, and the chair becomes lifted so that easy access on and off can be offered. It has a backrest that can be tilted back and often a footrest, which can be extended using a lever on the side or can be extended automatically when the back is reclin...
Make The Switch! Manual To Power Chair!
Three-quarters of people who use wheelchairs permanently suffer pain at some level of the spine. Living alone and using a manual chair are associated with an increased risk of suffering some discomfort. It may be connected to a spinal injury or MS. However, manual wheelchairs can be relatively uncomfortable over time. Some disadvantages of a manual wheelchair are quite extensive and can lead to de...
Preventing falls while using your mobility equipment
People primarily seek out mobility equipment to ensure their safety while living with certain health conditions or mobility concerns. For this reason, it is important to be mindful of many aspects within your environment so you can focus on maintaining optimal safety while using your mobility equipment. Individuals should be well-trained in the use of any medical equipment, ranging from commodes t...
The use of extras on your mobility scooter
The choice of what mobility scooter to buy can be daunting enough apart from the plethora of accessories for a variety of needs. Some scooters come with these accessories built in or offered as add-ons for a lower price, but almost all of these features are for sale separately and can be mounted to your current or future mobility device. With such a range of extras, individuals may fret over which...
Hobbies that are wheelchair friendly
As unfortunate as it is, individuals may no longer participate (or engage much less) in activities they love as they age. Your abilities change with time and individuals may experience decreased endurance, difficulty walking, pain in various body parts, changes in vision, and lack of strength in their upper or lower body. Some of these issues may present themselves in a mild way as someone ages...
How to modify my home to accommodate a new power chair
There are many considerations that a person must make in order to accommodate the use of a power chair. Individuals do not often realize all the areas of their lives that will be more difficult, or potentially even dangerous, if their environments do not adapt to their changed mobility. A variety of changes -- some small and some large -- must be made to the home in order to facilitate success ...
