Health at your home – Be Independent
With the aid of things like technology and with medical advances, many families enter roles as caregivers of their loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer. There is no place like home and being surrounded by those who love you, and while the prospect of a shortened hospital stay is exciting for many patients […]
It can be devastating to watch someone you care about growing older and lose their strength. Often, walking and moving around the home grows more difficult as we age. We might develop weakness in our bodies, leading to difficulties with balance and mobility. Recent research shows the elderly are increasing in population, so you may […]
Many families deal with the challenges of an injury, illness or limited mobility due to age related issues. A family member may need a wheelchair to get around, both inside the home and outdoors. For a wheelchair user, their previously adequate living spaces can unintentionally become yet another obstacle to overcome. The bathroom can be […]
If you experience discomfort or pain in your back, neck and shoulder, it could be caused by poor seating and positioning in your wheelchair. Your back support may be at the wrong angle or your foot rest may be at the wrong height or of the wrong size causing your foot to fall off, thus […]
Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace for all their workers; this includes workers with special needs as well. It is important for employees in wheelchairs to be able to move around easily through the office without worrying about the obstacles such as narrow doorways, inadequate restroom facilities, inappropriate workstation height and stairs […]