Stay Mobile For National Senior Citizens Day
Posted by Chelsea Shaffer on 8/18/2018 to
Walking Aids
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan gave a heartfelt speech on why the elderly should be praised and appreciated for all they’ve accomplished and achieved. This led to the National Senior Citizens Day to be made on August 21st.
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Mobility Aids for Around the House
Posted by Chelsea Shaffer on 7/23/2018 to
Sitting, Standing, & Transfer Aids
We all have those days, weeks, or months when getting out of bed feels like the hardest task of the day. This feeling is worse for the elderly that can’t get out of bed themselves, they want to be up and get their day started but there are too many complications in the way. Here’s a list of helpful products and how to use them to make getting out of bed a less dreadful task.
Stay Safe While Staying Mobile
Posted by Chelsea Shaffer on 6/21/2018 to
Mobility Aids Articles and Information
It’s National Safety Month this June and if you weren’t planning to do the safety dance before, you probably should now. While dancing isn’t exactly our priority this month, it is another activity that can go wrong at any moment. So whether you’re dancing, walking, driving, or just have plain bad luck, here’s some tips to keep you safe.
Traveling with Disabilities
Posted by Bonnie Joffee on 4/27/2018 to
Wheelchair Accessories
There is an estimated 650 million people worldwide who live with some type of disability and because they are vast in nature, affecting people of all ages, there are many factors that go into planning a trip when traveling with a disabled person.
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Posted by Bonnie Joffee on 3/21/2018 to
Healthy Habits
March is Multiple Sclerosis Month. MS is a disease that essentially affects the central nervous and immune system nerves. It results in the communication between the brain and the body. Because MS causes balance and neuropathy of the feet which can make it difficult to walk, assistive mobility aids may be needed.
Rehabbing At Home With Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted by Bonnie Joffe on 1/9/2018 to
Mobility Aids Articles and Information
Statistics show that approximately 1.5 million people will suffer yearly from a traumatic brain injury—80,000-90,000 of these individuals will be left with long-term or permanent disabilities. Because a brain injury affects each individual differently, recovery time and prognosis, as well as prescribed rehabilitation programs will vary widely based on how the brain was affected.