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How to Care for a Power Chair

A power chair can be a necessity for a person who cannot walk around on his own. They also cost quite a bit of money, so it's important to take very good care of your power chair. Performing simple maintenance on your chair throughout the years can keep it running properly, which can save you money

Raised Toilet Seats

For aging seniors who want to stay in the home as long as possible, making the bathroom user friendly and safe is a priority. One way to do that is by using a raised toilet ...

Buying Pre-Owned Wheelchairs

There are many people who rely on lightweight wheelchairs. This is what gives them more mobility at home and outdoors. They need less assistance from friends and family and they could be pretty self sufficient. It is a matter of importance to find a reliable wheelchair that would withstand the test

Symptoms of Back Pain, Diagnosis and Treatment

Generally back pain occurs due to muscle strain. In the case of lower back pain it could be due to lumbar disc degeneration or a herniated disc. Some common symptoms of this are muscle ache, ...

Living Life In A Wheelchair: Its Not All Bad

Yes, living in a wheelchair is tough especially as you are still at the stage of struggling to control the wheelchair and the natural instinct to move your body. But that’s the point – it’s a stage which means it has a beginning and an end....

Taking A Mobility Scooter On Vacation

If you're a mobility scooter user, you will already appreciate the freedom and independence that they can bring. Whatever your reason for using a mobility scooter, you'll know that they allow you to move freely ...

Key Differences Between Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Portable wheelchair ramps are required for the wheelchair occupant to commute with his wheelchair van from various one area to the other. This article will explore the differences between these ramps.

How to Disable the Run.dll Error

The run.dll error message is one of the most infamous in the Microsoft Windows operating system. The error message is well known because it can occur for multiple reasons. The only way you can disable the error message prompt from appearing is by fixing the error itself. While there are multiple rea

What Do Wheelchair Conversions Involve?

If you've always driven a completely standard vehicle and never been required to give any thought to how those in wheelchairs safely travel, then you'd be forgiven for not knowing the first thing about what wheelchair conversions involve. If you're reading this article though, it&apos

Grant Money For Disabled

Grant Money For Disabled Each season our govt allocates an unbelievable sum of cash, in the large numbers, for the only objective of offering grant of all types. This cash is given to people by ...

Maximizing Your Chances For Disability Benefits

Anyone who has ever tried getting Social Security benefits knows how difficult it can be. The process is severely backlogged and the application process can be riddled with confusing paperwork. Unfortunately, many people are in ...

Freud's 3 Components of Personality

In the early 20th century, physician and pychologist Sigmund Freud attempted to explain the structure of the mind in order to better understand human psychological development and abnormal mental conditions. Freud divides the mind into three components, the id, ego and superego, each responsible for

Most Common Symptoms of Infertility

Infertility means not able to get pregnant.It's that state when a couple has been doing unprotected sex without bearing a child.Infertility may also mean the state of a woman who can't carry a child in ...

Federal Grants for Disabled People

There are federal grants that support programs for the disabled.disabled retrieval arm. image by mdb from Fotolia.comPeople living with disabilities have difficulty integrating in mainstream society. Challenges such as transportation, employment, health care, and education can cause many...

Medicaid & Disability

Medicaid pays for medical care for some people with low incomes, including many people with disabilities. Not all disabled people qualify for Medicaid, however. To qualify, you must meet specific income guidelines and also have limited resources. You must apply for Medicaid in the county in which yo

I Need an Electric Wheelchair! What Do I Do?

There are no shortage of companies advertising on TV or on the internet about how you can get a device for no out-of-pocket money. Please DO NOT fall victim to these schemes! Before you call The Scooter Store or any of the other companies, please take a few minutes to learn about better ways to get

Important Information For New Spinal Cord Injury Survivors

Spinal cord injury survival can be emotionally challenging for the patient and his or her family. There are several factors that will influence a spinal cord injury patient's recovery and we will address some of these issues in this article.

Cervical Radiculopathy & Disability Benefits

Doctors diagnose cervical radiculopathy when a patient has a pinched nerve in the neck. Herniated discs often cause cervical radiculopathy, although there are other causes as well. Treatment usually involves medication and physical therapy. In some cases, surgery is required.