It’s that time of year again when the weather is cooling down from those hot summer months and the first exciting holiday of the season is about to arrive. It’s Halloween! Adults and children alike enjoy creating unique costumes every year. Put your arts and craft skills to work and start creating your amazing homemade Halloween …
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Some senior citizens come to a point in their life when they realize they may need help walking. Assistance can be due to old injuries flaring up, arthritis, hip problems, parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and many other issues. While the realization that you need help to walk may be a difficult fact to accept, but …
Yoga is a Hindu ascetic and spiritual discipline that involves meditation, breath control, and a variety of postures performed with the body. Yoga is best known for its relaxation and health benefits. Wheelchair users have the opportunity to do yoga to effectively exercise their mind-body, which will help relieve stress and lower blood pressure. Being …
According to the United States Census, there are 2.7 million wheelchair users over the age of fifteen who will be attending college within the next few years. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, has required universities and colleges located in the United States to meet specific standards. There are more than 4,000 wheelchair accessible …
Rolstoel has released an infographic that visualizes stretching exercises for wheelchair users. The stretching exercises provide benefits and can be done at any time with a doctor’s approval. The infographic provides specific directions on how to stretch gently to increase circulation and ease muscle tightness. Gain the benefits of stretching exercises and maintain range of motion …
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ou have just met someone special and you want to make a good first impression by planning an awesome date! What should you do if your date happens to be a wheelchair user? It is essential that you plan something fun and doesn’t dwell on the person’s limitations or disability. In addition, you want to plan something that both of …
Rolstoel recently released an infographic that visualizes the important factors for making your home wheelchair accessible. By following these guidelines, wheelchair users can make everyday activities at home much more simpler and more convenient. The infographic provides a blueprint for people with mobility issues and visualizes each room in the house to make their home wheelchair accessible. Whether you may be moving to a new home, caring for …
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Dating is difficult for most people, but it is especially challenging for wheelchair users. Finding someone you truly connect with and share common interests with is not easy. Then add the fact that you are in a wheelchair and the task becomes more complicated. But it really doesn’t have to be. There are many couples …
The debate between best electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters has raged on for years. While some consumers prefer a scooter, others stay loyal to their wheelchair. Some consumers have a difficult time choosing between the two. The details below will help guide you towards your preference and choose the one that is best suited to …
The future of the wheelchair seems promising after the release of new concept wheelchair designs. It seems technology is playing a large part in the newly designed wheelchairs. Inventors have focused on the needs of the disabled community as well as appearance, convenience and the lifestyle of the users. The following 19 futuristic concept wheelchair designs will highly …
