People with Parkinson’s disease often struggle with mobility. This is because the disease affects the part of the brain that controls movement. As a result, people with Parkinson’s may experience tremors, muscle stiffness, and problems walking and balancing. A wheelchair might be needed when a Parkinson’s patient starts to have trouble walking. When a person …
As Kent Stephenson was gearing up for a national motocross competition in 2009, his bike suddenly lost power, and he went off, breaking his back and leaving this 21-year-old paralyzed from the chest down. He was devastated when he discovered he’d never have an intimate relationship with a woman again. Americans have a bleak sexual …
Wheelchair users already face additional challenges while arranging a trip. Is it simple to navigate the city you’ll be visiting? To make your trip more accessible and more enjoyable if you use a wheelchair or scooter, is there a place to hire one while you’re in town? Wheelchair rentals can make or break a holiday, …
Many persons with disabilities feel overwhelmed by the thought of change or adopting an entirely new lifestyle. In reality, doing it slowly and gradually adjusting one’s behavior is generally more effective. You can learn many valuable skills quickly and easily with a plan. For this reason, we’ll discuss some basic life skills for people with …
Whenever we think of married life, we think of having a partner with a charming personality and good looks. But have we ever thought of having a spouse with paralysis or a disability? When one partner gets a physical disability suddenly or slowly over time because of a disease that weakens them, the problems worsen. …
Many people feel awkward when meeting someone with a disability because they fear they will say or do the wrong things. Perhaps you are one of them. Humans with impairments exist. You should treat these disabled people as normal and respect their variances just as you would appreciate the uniqueness of anyone else. Please don’t …
There is a new classmate with a physical disability – Now what? Read More »
Animals can help humans with disabilities in many ways, according to The Humane Society of the United States. For example, service animals can be trained to assist people with physical disabilities, such as blindness or mobility impairments. Other assistance animals, like certain dogs and horses, can provide emotional support to people suffering from depression or …
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Paralysis is a vast topic in human medicine. Primarily, paralysis is described as the impairment or loss of involuntary muscular movement in any part of the body, especially the four limbs. In normal humans, uninjured nerve fibers in the body send signals from the voluntary muscles to the brain. Paralysis occurs when your voluntary …
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It might be overwhelming to navigate through the dating world, especially for someone who is having a first date with a person with paraplegia. Regarding romantic interest in a person with paraplegia, you may wonder what it would be like dating a person with a disability? How would things be different? Will there be any sacrifices? …
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Some reports show that over 2.7 million people in the United States are wheelchair users (1). Persons with disability and individuals who use wheelchairs are prone to various health complications, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). The presence of a UTI can be frustrating, and it has a significant impact on quality of life. So, how …
