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Disability : Health & Medical
The Updated Americans With Disabilities Act is Now in Effect
The original Americans with Disabilities act broke major new ground. Now, a revision to the law breaks ground again by widening the definition of disability.
Adaptive Sports Organizations
Adaptive sports organizations help to promote disabled athletes and their skills at sports. These organizations help to develop individual athletes in their chosen sports, and to help them achieve a place on a paralympic team if that is their goal.
What Causes Sciatic Nerve Pain?
The largest known nerve in the body is called the sciatic nerve. It runs all the way from your lower back through your buttocks down to your lower limb. Its main function is to connect your spinal cord to the muscles in your leg and foot.
Portable Oxygen Concentrators Choosing The Right One When You Have COPD
Today there is a large selection of portable oxygen concentrators to choose from. It is a totally different world than it was 5 years ago. Today, even with a disease such as COPD, you can buy a portable oxygen concentrator and continue to travel and get out of the house.
Medical Scooters - Giving Back Mobility to Persons In Need
When one loses the ability to move around much with his own body due to disease or advancing age or some other medical problem, it is good to know that medical scooters will allow you to retain some o
Important Changes To Social Security Benefits
As the White House continues their debate on how best to resolve the Social Security problem, many Americans are unaware that there could be big changes on the way. These changes could threaten the way we receive benefits and could even leave many people ineligible for assistance. The fate of Medica
Orthopedic Shoes: Learning the Basics
Shoes have become an essential accessory to man's everyday life. They were invented to protect the human feet from external harm while doing daily activities. For people who have deformities of the lower extremities, starting ...
Stephen W. Hawking - ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease
Stephen Hawking, world renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist, was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and was told he wouldn't live much longer after his 21st birthday. In 2009, Mr. Hawking received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.
Portable Wheelchair Ramps
Portable wheelchair ramps have the advantage of normal wheelchair ramps in that the can be taken anywhere and you can gain access to most locations that will not be accessible in other situations. By
AmeriGlide Stair Lift Chair Company
AmeriGlide, a U.S.-based company that makes and sells products for the mobility-impaired, is a new incumbent to the profit-rich industry. Not a big organization in terms of its manufacture, AmeriGlide nonetheless distinguishes itself successfully by a strong marketing focus, the offering of do-it-yo
Home Nursing Chula Vista - 3 Keys to Staying Healthy for Aging Seniors - How Home Nursing Can Help
These days, everyone is looking for the key to optimal health and improved aging. While there is no 'quick fix', there are at least three lifestyle changes that can help seniors stay healthy longer, l
Who Has Epilepsy?
Although epilepsy can start at any point during a person's life, most epilepsy is diagnosed in childhood, and most of all in the first year of life - around 140 out of every 100,000 babies under the age of one are diagnosed with epilepsy per year. This drops to 40 adults per 100,000. However, r
Medical Lift Recliners - Two Main Medical Reasons Why People Need Them
If you are considering buying a medical lift recliner for yourself or a loved one, and are not sure if such gift would be right for you or them then read on! Two types of diseases that cause people to purchase a medical lift recliner will be described here and more pointers will be given to informat
Commissioning an Otolift Onyx Weatherproof Stairlift? Check This Report First
If you have been struck with a significantly reduced mobility, and it became risky for you or indeed impractical to walk up and down the stairs on your own, then this report is for you. You will learn about a way to use a stair lift for outdoor stairs. This can enable you to get out of the house at
Detailed Information on Various Eye Diseases, Eye Injuries and Myths
In addition to protecting your eyes from accidents, early detection and treatment of eye problems is the best way to keep your healthy vision throughout your life. By age 65, one in three Americans has ...
Things to Consider When Renovating a Home for Seniors
Things To Consider When Renovating a Home for Seniors Seniors certainly don't have to look toward retirement in a different home. Instead, with a few modifications, they can stay in their own homes. Studies suggest ...
Independent Mobility Available to All With Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters
People with mobility problems caused by other conditions may require extra help in order to remain mobile and independent. These people may require motorized wheelchairs, scooters, or power-base chair
Many Types of Infertility Cure
Infertility is the lack of ability of a woman to have children and a man to get his wife pregnant. This couple may be able to bear children with a different partner.
What Is Dyslexia And How Do Children Get It
There are diverse varieties of dyslexia that are apparent in children who has dyslexia. Separate indicators will be different dyslexia. For instance signs and symptoms of ongoing difficulty with reading along with spelling are considered dyslexia. Ongoing disability with balance, considerable and mi
Are You Struggling With Stairs? Don't Move Out - A Stair Chair Lift May Be Your Answer
Do you have a family member (or even yourself) that really struggle with the stairs in their home, and now they've resorted to considering actually moving out of their beloved home, so they'll have easier access in a new place? That doesn't have to happen.