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An Exclusive List of Affordable Transport Wheelchairs

Transport wheelchairs are an excellent option if you’re looking for lightweight wheelchairs. Transport chairs are compact mobility chairs featuring the mobility of a walker and the functionality of a wheelchair. They are designed to be pushed by a caregiver because the wheelchair user can’t move forward independently due to the wheelchair’s small wheels.

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Featherweight Wheelchairs | The Most Comfortable Options For Mobility

Everyone knows what a wheelchair is, but when you set out to buy one online, you find hundreds of options and brands available, and finding the best one for your needs or that of your loved one can seem more challenging than it looks. Nowadays, wheelchairs are available in multiple types, such as manual, power, transport, pediatric, and featherweight wheelchairs. Each has different features, and the choice depends on your needs and requirements.

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The Best Power Wheelchairs of 2022

Power wheelchairs are the way to go if you are looking for the best in mobility care. Also known as electric wheelchairs, these wheelchairs      come equipped with a motor, joystick, four or six wheels, and many other user-focused features that cater to anyone who doesn’t have the upper body strength to manage a manual one.

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Top 10 Wheelchairs You Should Check Out

Choosing a wheelchair that can fulfill your mobility requirements while offering comfort is not easy, especially considering the overwhelming number of options in the market. Moreover, your choice will also depend on whether you need an electric wheelchair, a heavy-duty or lightweight wheelchair, a wide-seat wheelchair, or an all-in-one wheelchair.

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Accessible Architecture: What Makes a Disability-Friendly Home?

According to an annual survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, people with disabilities make up 12.8% of the US population. This percentage is likely to grow as the US population ages, since the older people get, the higher the rate of disability increases. Still, even with physical limitations affecting such a large part of the population, most existing and new housing structures lack the basic accessibility features differently abled people require. That is, of course, unless the current occupant has a disability.

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Alzheimer’s Care: Assisting Seniors in the Bath

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans, and this number may continue to grow over time. An American develops this degenerative brain disorder every 65 seconds. This health condition takes a toll on patients lives as well as to their family. It limits them from performing daily tasks, like bathing and dressing.

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Five (Unusual) Wheelchair Friendly Travel Options

Here’s a quick roundup of some fun activities you might not have thought you could do in a wheelchair. From taking to the skies, to hitting the hills, there are plenty of accessible options available throughout the country.  We’ve listed some ideas nationwide to inspire you to find options locally.

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K9 Companions for the Disabled: Learn About Service and Therapy Dogs

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Traditionally, dogs are pets that are appreciated for their companionship and affection. They are fully dependent on their human owners. Owners might be lonelier if the dogs weren’t around, but it wouldn’t affect their daily tasks. However, not all dogs are pets. Such is the case with assistance and therapy dogs, that is, those animals that undergo extensive training to be able to perform specific tasks. There are several types, but the two major categories are service dogs and therapy dogs.

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Focus on Caregiver Mental Health Risks

How to make caregiver mental health a priority

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In a recent article, we discussed common mental health concerns for people with physical disabilities. A related, and sometimes overlooked concern, relates to the loved ones who care for them. Caregiver mental health can decline over time without the proper resources, support and self-care.

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Helpful Resources for the Aging

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Aging is a part of life that nobody can avoid. Whether it’s yourself or a family member, it is important to remember there are resources available to help target almost any obstacle or question. An aging person should be treated with dignity and respect. Below is a useful resource guide targeted to help anyone with questions.

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Physical Disability & Mental Health

How physical disability and mental health are connected

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Americans living with physical disabilities face a number of significant challenges that can impact their quality of life. For many, physical disability and mental health go hand-in-hand. As you take care of your physical needs, it can be all too easy to neglect your mental health.

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Americans With Disabilities Face Too Many Bumps in the Road

people in wheelchairs Our survey of Americans with disabilities revealed that:

  • 28% encounter a barrier to a building, transportation or service once a week
  • 20% encounter a barrier at least once a day
  • 36% live in a home that is not wheelchair accessible; of this group:
  • 70% have steps leading into the home
  • 51% cannot afford to make their homes wheelchair accessible
  • 25% say they find ways to “deal with” the challenges and inconveniences
  • 16% say that landlord/homeowner/condo board won’t allow modifications

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