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How to determine if you’re more suitable for a power chair or a wheelchair
Power chairs and wheelchairs are both very reliable mobility devices. Each can assist individuals with impaired mobility as they navigate a range of terrains and create a more independent life for themselves. However, these sophisticated pieces of equipment can only be used properly by individuals who are best suited for them. People may not think there are very many crowning differences between t...
Debunking 8 myths about wheelchair users
There are a variety of common misconceptions surrounding the use of a wheelchair. Most people make assumptions about individuals who use wheelchairs including the reasons behind why they are using this mobility device, their character, their strength, and a range of other areas. These are topics that the general public is not in a position to speak on. Therefore, it is important to increasingly br...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
