Occupational therapy has the potential to help people with disabilities and mobility limitations change their lives for the better. The professionals in this field help clients do things they want to do or need to do, including ADLs (Activities of…
Everyone’s accessibility situation is different; what’s yours? Choosing the right mobility solution for your distinct situation is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. In fact, working with an industry professional that stands behind the mobility products that they sell is the best…
Poor sleep can lead to a wide range of health problems- and it can impact those with mobility issues or medical conditions significantly. When you don’t sleep, it takes a toll physically and mentally- creating a cycle that leaves you…
Seniors are most at-risk for vision issues, like cataracts, and this condition can contribute to an increased fall risk and subsequent complications. Impaired vision can create problematic scenarios that compromise the individual’s independence and autonomy. Those with current mobility challenges…
If you are thinking about buying a stairlift this year, review some practical do’s and don’ts prior to making the purchase. This ensures you get the best deal on quality stairlifts from reputable vendors- who stand behind their product. It…
What is disability etiquette? Disability etiquette is a set of guidelines regarding engaging with individuals with disabilities. While political correctness is part of it, it is but one component of a larger human rights issue and social problem that many…
Do you live with the chronic pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? RA does far more than cause discomfort and pain; it can limit mobility and impede independence, eventually impacting quality of life. Join others in observing Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day…
Naturally, you have heard of the benefits and merits of staying active and physically fit- but this is even more integral as you age and enter your senior years. In addition to the bevy of physical health perks that exercise…
It can be tough to know when the time has come for assistive devices for your senior loved one. First, it may seem like a betrayal to question their ability to care for themselves unassisted, and two, it can involve…
Autonomy is the key to aging in place- and a concern of many seniors. Pay attention to issues surrounding and preventing autonomy, like accessibility, during the month of February, aptly named National Senior Independence Month. When obstacles can be reduced…