How to Choose a Mobility Scooter A powered mobility scooter can be a great solution for those with ambulation problems who want to regain independence outside the home. However, a power scooter is an investment most likely paid for with private funds as Medicare, Medicaid and other medical insurances do not usually fund these purchases … Read more
How to Choose and Use a Walker Safely There are many reasons you might need a walker mobility aid. Among those might include fear of falling from weakness in one or both legs; recovery from recent leg, knee or hip surgery or fractures; shortness of breath; inability to carry items while walking; weight related stability; … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] January is National Bath Safety Month 2018 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 235,000 people over 15 years of age are seen in hospital emergency rooms as a result of injuries sustained in the … Read more
December 1st is World AIDS Day The 2017 theme for World AIDS Day is “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability, and Partnerships” HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that spreads through bodily fluids and attacks the body’s immune system, specifically your T cells. Over time the virus can destroy a significant amount of your immune … Read more
When is a caregiver needed? Do you know when is a caregiver needed? Answer these questions and see if you think it is time to consider a caregiver: my loved one has been needing more general assistance in performing daily living tasks my loved one, neighbor or friend just had surgery and finds it difficult to … Read more
Services for the Home-bound It can be very frustrating when you can no longer provide service to your family, such as shopping, paying bills, getting medical services, etc. when disability and/or mobility issues occur. However, with the use of emerging technologies and a growing senior population there are many vendors in the marketplace that now … Read more
How are you celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017 (NDEAM). It’s theme this year is “Inclusion Drives Innovation” according to the the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Their goal is to celebrates individuals with disabilities and their contributions and achievements to the American workforce. The theme … Read more
How to Use Your BMI to Define Obesity This is an unpleasant area for many of us as it calls out your body size/weight in order to determine how to medically classify you for treatment and products. It is particularly damaging to your psyche to be called out and labelled “obese” because your body weight … Read more