If you are going on a trip soon and are flying with a wheelchair-bound person, you can be their greatest source of help. However, to make this a better experience for them, ideally, there needs to be a solid plan from the beginning—from the moment you book your flight until the moment you arrive home…
Often situations arise where someone’s disability or illness is temporary, and they are faced with mobility problems, especially when entering their home. If you’re in a wheelchair for a short period of time getting around and being mobile inside your home is an issue. Going outside and then returning to your home can become a…
There are many types of walkers available to assist those with limited mobility, but which one is best for your parent or the patient you’re taking care of? You may have questions like, “What type of walker is best for elderly?,” or “What is the difference between a rollator and a walker?” There are varied…
Wheelchair pressure sores are similar to bedsores in that they form from the skin being pressed against a hard surface for prolonged periods of time. These are often also known as pressure sores, whether they arise from being in a wheelchair or from in bed for long periods of time. Often, the elderly need preventative…
If you have a child or young adult with special needs, it can sometimes be tough to find play areas that are accessible so that they can join in on outdoor fun as well. Many accessible playgrounds carry a trademark known as what is called a “boundless playground” – this is a coined term by a…
Wheelchair fall prevention is a very important technique to learn, particularly if you have a friend or family member who is in a wheelchair or are a caregiver to a patient in a wheelchair. While falling out of a wheelchair can be most harmful to the elderly, who may have brittle or weak bones, injury…
Whether you often travel or need to travel for a specific event, traveling is something that most people must do at least once or twice a year. If you’re in a wheelchair, have other mobility issues, or another disability that requires special accessibility standards (such as blindness), when you travel, you need to find wheelchair…
As the holidays near, there’s no better time than the present to think about gifts. If you’re an early planner, you may even be doing some holiday shopping during the fall. Gift ideas for wheelchair users or gifts for homebound seniors may not come to you right away; in fact, you might be confused about…
Like any other United States citizens 18 and over, older voters and voters with disabilities have the right to vote. However, this was not always the case. Up until the Voting Rights Act of 1965, those volunteering or working at polling places could turn those with disabilities away if they deemed they were not able…
Going out to eat can sometimes be a hassle, or troublesome, no matter what. Long lines, trying to take the entire family, and busy schedules can sometimes make it difficult to enjoy the perfect meal out. Because the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first enacted in 1992, you would think that most handicap requirements…