Inevitably, age and illness will affect us all. When they do, a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter can return precious mobility to those who have lost the power of ambulation. Whether you’re looking to obtain a power wheelchair for yourself or a loved one, here is the process you’ll have to go through. Medicare is …
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The August issue of the journal Health Affairs featured a study on the racial gap in health outcomes between elderly African-Americans and white Americans. The study, called “Active Life Expectancy In The Older US Population, 1982–2011: Differences Between Blacks And Whites Persisted,” revealed that elderly black people are more likely to live with disabilities than …
Molecular biology is a branch of science which studies biological systems at a molecular level. The purview of molecular biology often overlaps with fields such as biochemistry and genetics, since molecular biology closely studies cell systems and their complex interactions. Protein biosynthesis, DNA, and RNA patterns are also explored by molecular biologists. Molecular Biology: A …
Table of Contents The Electric WheelchairManual WheelchairsMobility ScootersBathroom Wheelchairs People are often surprised at how many things factor into the purchase of a wheelchair. Not just any wheelchair, the right wheelchair. These mobility assistance devices have come a long way since they first appeared on the world stage during the mid-17th century. Those prototypes were …
Table of Contents Pay attentionMaintain balanceTailor your assistanceLearn to advocateBe responsiveHelp with outreachPreparing for emergenciesEmpower your friend or family memberValidate their feelings and viewsBe compassionateBalance being present with providing personal spaceMake accessibility part of your planningDo the researchBe patientBe realisticDon’t be afraid to askBe a better listenerWork with a support networkTake care of your own …
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Table of Contents The critical role of disability dataWhy is it so hard to collect and analyze disability data?Why haven’t there been new efforts to collect more disability data?Pushing for visibilityCurrent state of affairs According to experts, international disability statistics are almost nonexistent. Various challenges have stood in the way of efforts to collect, analyze, …
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Table of Contents The basics of obesityObesity, disabilities, and practical consequencesObesity: the financial costsChallenges for people with disabilities that can lead to obesityDisability benefits for obesityMedically qualifying for disability benefitsResidual functional capacity analysisApplying for benefits based on obesityDoes the ADA consider obesity a disability?Conclusion About 48.9 million people, or approximately 19.4 percent of the non-institutionalized …
The first time I read this brief letter from Amy Silverman to herself, 13 years younger, I felt the sting of tears more than once. Writing a letter to yourself may seem like an author’s indulgence, but in many cases, it is nothing less than a subversive act, a declaration of independence you gift to …
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Table of Contents FECA benefits in focusWhat are the requirements to receive FECA benefits?What FECA benefits do federal employees get?Permanent disabilityFederal disability retirement in focusWhat disability retirement benefits do federal employees get?How does the process work?How to proceed when you are disabled on the job as a federal employeeThe work-related requirement only applies to FECAApply …
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Have you ever wondered how to talk to your children about people with disabilities? Even very well-meaning parents can find themselves in embarrassing situations; children often just say whatever comes into their minds, and that’s not always what you want them to say, especially when it comes to people who might look or act a …
