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Say Hello to These Best-Selling Mobility Scooters

Mobility scooters can be life-changing for the elderly or people with physical ailments that keep them from traveling long distances on foot. However, not all travel mobility scooters are built the same. If you want to make a permanent investment, you will need to buy the best mobility scooter by making an informed decision.

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Which Patient Lift Should You Go For?

Patient lifts make moving immobile individuals between locations more comfortable and secure. They also help minimize the physical strain on caregivers due to moving the patient. Patient lifts have emerged as a great option for getting patients from one place to the other easily.

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The Leading Brands of Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are more than just pieces of mobility equipment. For differently-abled people, their wheelchair is an extension of their body, providing them with the freedom and independence to go where they want to, whenever they want to. Choosing a suitable wheelchair is not a decision you make lightly because it will become a daily part of your life, so it has to be the best choice for you.

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Your Guide to Buying a Wheelchair – What You Need to Know

Used by millions of individuals worldwide, the wheelchair is a piece of technology we are all familiar with. Whether manual or electric, undoubtedly, wheelchairs are vehicles for independence and freedom for people in the disabled community. The right wheelchair can open doors to a world of opportunities while allowing the user to participate in all societal, sports, and recreational activities—leading to better health and improved quality of life.

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The Different Types of Wheelchairs Explained

The wheelchair industry has expanded tremendously, with various designs and functionalities introduced in different wheelchairs to satisfy clients’ varying needs. Choosing a wheelchair might seem overwhelming if you are unsure which one best suits your needs. To make selecting a wheelchair smoother, we have compiled a comprehensive overview of different types of wheelchairs.

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How to Choose the Best Mobility Scooter

Today, senior citizens have the opportunity to live their life to the fullest without letting their age or ailments restrict them from living out their dreams. With the aid of the ideal mobility scooters, the elderly can keep their physical limitations from becoming hindrances in their way.

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A Complete Guide to Buying Electric Wheelchairs

Did you know that in 1953, Canadian inventor George Klein and his crew created the famous Klein Drive Chair, the first power wheelchair? Electric wheelchairs are one of the best innovations of our time. They assist people with physical impairments in regaining their independence and efficiently carrying out their daily tasks.

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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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