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For the traveller who is disabled travelling anywhere can sometimes be a frustrating experience. The website was set up to help travellers with a disability access services which should make their experience of travelling much more pleasant.

What Is A Gerontologist?

Doctors, medical experts and other healthcare professionals are named according to their area of expertise. For example, an oncologist is someone who handles cancer, a cardiologist deals with the heart and a psychologist is someone who handles mental health. But have you ever heard of a gerontologist? And if so, …

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What is Quadriplegia – From A Quadriplegic’s Perspective

Quadriplegia is combination of two words. “Quad” which originates from Latin word for four and “plegia” which means paralysis. It’s paralysis below neck including all four limbs and trunk.  One of the major cause of Quadriplegia is damage to the nerves of spinal cord in neck region(cervical spine between C1-C8) …

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Different Types Of Prosthetics

What is a Prosthetic is what I have often been asked? The assistive devices that replace absent limbs due to some trauma or surgical amputation (gas gangrene, dry gangrene). On general basis prostheses have 2 types. Exoskeletal prostheses have a hard outer plastic or metal shell in the shape of …

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Is Being Left Handed Classed As A Disability

Back in 2016, an article by Mouthwire, a satire website, claimed that left handed people in the USA would be eligible for disability benefits. This article was circulated all over social media and had lefties wondering whether their ‘condition’ was actually classed as a disability.  Fast forward and there are …

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Everything You Need To Know About Mobility Showers

You’ll probably have no idea how much you need a mobility shower until you have to use one. Even if you’re not facing a medical crisis, it’s still something that can come in handy when the situation demands it. This article covers everything you need to know about mobility showers …

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Green Power Mobility Scooters

If you’re looking to extend your mobility and want to do so with earth-loving scooters, we’ve created a list of Green Power’s top 5 below. You’ll find cool designs, great specs, and long-lasting batteries, all of which will keep you on the go. A Bit About Green Power Mobility Scooters …

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Why do the Elderly Talk to Themselves?

When the elderly people in our lives engage in self-talk, it’s important to pay attention and determine what the reason for it might be. Some reasons for this can include things as ordinary as thinking out loud out of old habits, or more serious issues such as cognitive impairments, mental …

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7 Most Common Mobility Scooter Problems and How to Fix Them

Quality mobility scooters have the potential to transform the lives of the elderly and the disabled, dramatically improving their overall quality of life. But while these scooters have fantastic reputations for rock solid reliability, like everything else man-made they will eventually need preventative maintenance, regular upkeep, and (sometimes) emergency repair. …

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