According to the CDC, slips, accidents, and injuries are common in the bathroom. Therefore, a standard bathroom is most likely challenging, impractical, and risky for the elderly or disabled. Seniors and handicapped people can regain their freedom by having accessible bathrooms. Ideas for an accessible bathroom There are dozens of ways to make a bathroom …
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It’s essential to put a lot of thought into finding gifts for disabled people that are practical but also meaningful and appropriate. The best gifts for people with disabilities are ones that meet both their physical and emotional needs. It’s the thought that matters, indeed. Best gifts for disabled people Many considerate and great gifts …
Regarding mobility devices that facilitate easy and secure transportation, using a wheelchair for the elderly is among the best options. As many seniors experience a decline in physical strength, they may rely on a wheelchair for mobility issues. Among the projected 3.3 million wheelchair users in the US (or 11.6%), an estimated 1,825 million are …
The world health organization defines a disability as any restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the normal range for a person. Handicaps, on the other hand, are impairments that result from physical disabilities and can limit activities in terms of duration, intensity, and quality. For example, a …
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The sperm of many men with spinal cord injuries indeed lose much, if not all, of their ability to make babies, as a man’s chances of becoming a father drop to about 10%. Causes of male fertility drop with spinal cord injury Male infertility with a spinal cord injury (SCI) may have several causes. A …
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When a person has a spinal cord injury (SCI), they lose the capacity to sense when to defecate, along with many other complications. Many people with paralysis also struggle with the seesaw impact of switching from constipation to diarrhea and spontaneous bowel movements, which may damage one’s quality of life. Such bowel problems occur in …
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Are you or someone you love living with a spinal cord injury? Are you looking for ways to make your life easier and more enjoyable? A power or manual wheelchair might be just the solution! But before purchasing one, it’s important to understand how to get a letter of medical necessity. This post will provide …
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Paralyzed dogs are only considered for euthanasia when all other options, such as physical therapy, wheelchair use, laser therapy, surgery, or other treatments, have been tried. The disabled dog is either in too much discomfort or has a poor quality of life for it to continue to live. Veterinarians use the term “euthanasia” to refer …
Paraplegics are often considered unable to drive, but this is not always the case. With modern technology and adapted vehicles, paraplegics can enjoy the same freedom as other drivers. However, how they go about driving a car after becoming a paraplegic varies from person to person. This article will explore how paraplegics drive, what technology …
Paralyzed pregnant women face additional challenges in pregnancy, one of which is that they might not recognize the signs of labor, particularly in women with T10 or higher injuries. This is because the pain in the initial stage of labor is transmitted by the spinal segments T10 to L1 of the nervous system in the …
