disability

preventing pressure sores in wheelchair users

How Wheelchair Users Can Reduce Pressure Sores

Wheelchair users are prone to pressure sores, leading to severe complications such as infections when not managed properly.  While they can be frustrating, there’s a lot you can do to reduce pressure sores and improve your quality of life.  This post focuses on valuable tips to reduce pressure sores and other information you need to …

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Paraplegic Legs Atrophy

Paraplegic Legs Atrophy – What it is & treatments

Legs atrophy is common among paraplegic individuals. However, this condition is still largely misunderstood.  The main objective of this post is to shed light on paraplegic leg atrophy, discuss causes, and provide other helpful information you need to know about muscle atrophy to improve your (or someone else’s) quality of life. What is muscle atrophy? …

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Lego Wheelchair

Lego Does It Again – Lego Wheelchair & Wheelchair Ramps

If you are a parent who buys toys for your disabled child, you may have had instances when you had to think twice before completing a purchase. Not because of choice, but because of limitations or options.  Especially if you want a toy that would resonate with a disabled child. For decades, toy companies have …

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daily activities

Day Program Activities For Adults With Disabilities

Adults with disabilities are three times more likely to suffer heart disease, stroke, cancer, or diabetes than adults without disabilities. This is according to the Centre for Resources and Disease Control (CDC). These are the adults with severe difficulty hearing, seeing, walking, remembering, concentrating, or making decisions and those with limited social and motor skills. …

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Approved For Disability

Signs That You Will Be Approved For Disability

The process involved in applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a daunting experience.  After all, some rules and regulations are confusing to most people. However, with the correct information and the proper documentation, you stand a good chance of having your disability benefits claimed approved on the first application. If you are battling …

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