Wheelchair pressure sores happen to many wheelchair-bound individuals, whether it’s temporary or permanent. Users develop sores when there is constant pressure on one spot, and it can cause a slew of other issues—including infections. So, it’s no surprise sitting in a wheelchair all day might become uncomfortable or lead to sores. Learning how to prevent…
If you’re in a wheelchair, you know mobility and accessibility may be a challenge. Reaching things slightly out of reach, opening the refrigerator or pantry, or even getting out of bed might cause you grief. The last thing you want is to fall or injure yourself somehow. Everyone has their definition of a hack, but…
While people discuss the mental effects of dementia, mobility often takes a backseat in the conversation. Vascular dementia and mobility go hand in hand. Simply put, the disease affects the entire brain, and your brain assists in the control of movement. So, prepare yourself and your loved ones with knowledge and assist them along the…
Halloween and autumn are full of fun for kids—apple picking, train rides, trick-or-treating, and more. If you’re headed to a trunk-or-treat or you’re taking the kids out door-to-door trick-or-treating, finding the right costume is always paramount. However, costumes for children in wheelchairs can sometimes be tough to find. There are many wheelchair costumes for kids…
Our lives are constantly evolving, and we must adapt to change along with them. This may mean making some adaptations from time to time, including creating a wheelchair-accessible home for a family member or friend who is wheelchair-bound. Of course, this leads to questions like, what is considered wheelchair accessible, and how can I make…
Having the ability to plant your own flowers or plants and watch them grow is an activity many people enjoy. For those in a wheelchair, wheelchair gardening still can bring the same joy and sense of accomplishment as well as promote physical activity. Before you begin, it’s wise to read a few simple tips regarding…
Like anything you own, it’s important to maintain and clean your wheelchair. From disinfecting seat cushions to lubricating the wheels, it’s important to know how to maintain your device. In addition to cleaning, it’s imperative to know the basics of power wheelchair maintenance and manual wheelchair maintenance, depending on the chair you have. A 2017…
If you’re in a wheelchair for either the short- or long-term, one of the difficulties you may find is how to make sliding glass doors wheelchair friendly, particularly if the doors have already been installed. If you’re building from scratch, ADA guidelines can help guide you through what needs to be done. There are several…
There are many health benefits when it comes to yoga. According to Johns Hopkins, some of the benefits include back pain relief, heart health, better sleep, relief from arthritis, stress management, and improvement in strength and flexibility. With so many challenging poses in yoga, one may assume that it would be tough to perform yoga…
There are many reasons why you may need to adapt and have a wheelchair-accessible home. For example, someone in your home may have had a recent accident or injury, or you may be preparing for someone who is living with you to age in place. No matter the reason, a handicapped-accessible home will need some…