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Tools to enhance independence at home

Tools to enhance independence at home

Individuals with mobility concerns and other health issues may have increasing difficulty with activities throughout their home. Whether simple or complex, individuals may need more support due to limited strength, impaired range of motion, pain, joint stiffness, and poor coordination. Thankfully, there are a variety of tools to assist individuals in achieving their goals, caring for themselves, a...

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Managing your wheelchair: The basics for first-time wheelchair users

Managing your wheelchair: The basics for first-time wheelchair users

Beginning to use a wheelchair can be a scary prospect for anyone, as there are a lot of unknowns for people who are used to ambulating independently (or with less assistance than a wheelchair). While nothing can substitute the advice of a medical professional such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or mobility specialist, there are some tips that can help you get acclimated to your n...

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Gift ideas for wheelchair users

Gift ideas for wheelchair users

The holidays, birthdays, or special occasions can be difficult for gift-givers who may struggle to find the most useful, but entertaining present for their loved one. The gift-giving process may be further complicated when the recipient is living with a mobility concern that requires them to use a wheelchair. Wheelchair users may benefit from some of the following gifts: Neck wrap Individuals wh...

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Keeping your mobility equipment sanitized during covid

Keeping your mobility equipment sanitized during covid

Living in 2020, most of us are hyper-aware that germs are all around us: our keys, our phones, our hands, our grocery bags, and more. The devices that many people keep near and dear -- our walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, and power chairs -- are especially large breeding grounds for bacteria to build up. People may not even realize how often they touch these devices, since mobility equipment is mo...

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Driving aids for wheelchair users

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 ...

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Which Is Best? Transit Or Self-Propelled Wheelchairs?

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...

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10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Lift Chairs

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...

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Make The Switch! Manual To Power Chair!

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...

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Preventing falls while using your mobility equipment

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...

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The use of extras on your mobility scooter

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...

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