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.
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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.
Checklist for Rehab
Posted by Bonnie Joffe on 12/15/2017 to
Mobility Aids Articles and Information
Making a successful transition is not only the responsibility of the medical staff, but caregivers and the patient, as well. Look over this checklist so that the necessary home modifications can be made prior to the patient returning home enabling them to into a safe and protective environment.
Advancements In Mobility Aids
Posted by Bonnie Joffe on 12/10/2017 to
Mobility Aids Articles and Information
On many levels, you could say that we are very lucky to be living in the 21st century, especially in regards to the innovation of medical technology and equipment.
Winter Safety for the Less Ambulatory
Posted by Bonnie Joffe on 10/31/2017 to
Mobility Aids Articles and Information
Winter is not too far off and with the colder weather comes ice, sleet snow and rain. And for people who have mobility issues and are less ambulatory than they used to be, the importance of staying safer during the late fall and winter months is critical.
Storm Safety For The Elderly
Posted by Bonnie Joffe on 9/21/2017 to
Wheelchair Accessories
September is here and has most certainly come in with a vengeance--Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose on its way, wildfires in the west. With any of these types of storms or natural disasters, it usually comes with loss of power, flooding, shortages of gas, water and food, as well as destruction/damage of homes.