Sarah Walker Powered or electric wheelchairs are extremely convenient devices if you like being outdoors. With growing awareness about wheelchair-friendly construction and facilities, a good electric wheelchair goes a long way towards restoring most, if not all, accessibility for users who like to be out and about. We have reviewed 12 of the best power wheelchairs for outdoor … Read more
Considering getting a power wheelchair for yourself or your elderly loved one? You’ve probably browsed the Internet and found yourself overwhelmed with too many choices and options available. Were here to help! This comprehensive guide on choosing an electric wheelchair will run you through essential questions to ask and things to consider, such as design, … Read more
If you are in a hurry, have a look at the snapshot below for our top choices. You can also scroll down for more details. If you are more than 6 feet tall and are looking for a rollator walker, you need to read this article; as you probably know, a regular rollator walker doesn’t … Read more
Free The Joints: Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? There are numerous types of arthritis with varying causes. Rheumatoid arthritis is mostly said to be an autoimmune disease. This means the body attacks itself, though in good faith and with pure intentions; Specifically, the immune system, due to dysfunction, attacks the joints and even … Read more
A Common Occurrence Complications after a surgery are common and no one should worry when they develop discomfort, numbness or soreness. In fact, a recent study shows that 10% of the general population will encounter pain in their heels at some point in their lifetime. This pain occurs in both patients with successful surgical outcomes and the … Read more
On average a mobility scooter battery will last about 2-3 years. But with light use – say 1 to 2 times per week – you might get more than 3 years out of your battery. With heavy daily use a mobility scooter battery may only last a year to 18 months before needing to be … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a progressive, chronic illness that afflicts the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord by causing the disruption of the myelin sheath that protects and insulates the nerve cells. The disruption of the protective covering greatly curtails the function of the CNS and other bodily responses. According to Medicinewstoday, the diagnosis of this … Read more
When most people think of iron, they picture the metal that is used in construction. This same exact metal is also essential for creating healthy cells throughout the human body. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is the most common type of nutritional deficiency in the United States according to MedicineNet. Iron deficiency can lead to a lot of … Read more
Moving a bedridden patient safely and securely is very important to make sure that there are no further complications. A major area of day-to-day struggle, for a caregiver, is the process of transfer from a mobility device to the bed or vice versa, or for that matter, from bed to the bath and back. Continued … Read more
It is not easy to walk or exercise with a nagging pain in your foot. Some of us are accustomed to a blister that forms after wearing a new shoe that tightly grabs the feet. The blister that forms is so frustrating and uncomfortable that one feels like removing the shoe even in public. Although … Read more