America Is About to Lose Its Only Research Center for Disabled Parents
When my youngest son was in the NICU after being born prematurely, my husband’s family flew from Florida to cold and snowy Pennsylvania to meet him. When his paternal aunt…
Pressure Ulcers, the Stages, and What Treatment Actually Involves
This is general information rather than medical advice. Any open pressure wound should be assessed by a clinician or wound care nurse. A pressure ulcer is damage to the skin…
Where to Donate Medical Equipment and What Charities Actually Accept
Medical equipment accumulates in a way almost nothing else does. A walker from a hip replacement, a shower chair somebody used for three months, a hospital bed that came home…
15 Safe and Simple Wheelchair Exercises for Older Adults
Exercise doesn’t stop mattering once standing becomes difficult. In fact, wheelchair exercises for seniors can improve strength, circulation, flexibility, and mood without ever leaving the chair. The Centers for Disease…
How to Prevent Bed Sores Without Overhauling Your Day
As a wheelchair user for over 20 years and the daughter of a nurse, pressure sores are like the Jason Vorhees of my care plan. There’s good reason for it….
Falls Aren’t ‘Just Clumsiness’: The Medical Reasons Balance Breaks Down With Age
Falls in older adults are often incorrectly dismissed as mere clumsiness, but this is a serious matter that can result in injury and accidental death. Losing your balance isn’t a…
Nutrition After 70: Simple Habits That Support Mood, Memory, and Independence
Getting older is a natural process, and while our bodies change, the desire to live a full, independent, and joyful life certainly doesn’t fade. For those of us celebrating our…
Remote Work for Wheelchair Users: Finding Balance Between Accessibility and Career Opportunity
One of the unexpected benefits of living through a pandemic was the impact it had on remote work opportunities. And while many companies are discussing and rethinking how to support…
Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Design: How Innovations Are Transforming Hospitality for Guests with Mobility Challenges
Traveling with a mobility issue has long come with unnecessary obstacles. For guests who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices, hotel stays can be more stressful than restful. For…
No-Cost Ways to Manage Stress: Practical Tips for Everyone
Stress is a part of everyday life. Whether it stems from work, relationships, health, or unexpected life changes, stress can seriously affect our physical and emotional well-being. While many stress-relief…
