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 …
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 often called “invalid chairs” and while they would certainly …
Almost 1 in 5 people in the US have a disability of some kind. This means almost everyone has someone in their life who is disabled. However, there are many types of disabilities and a huge range of needs that people with disabilities have. If you wish to support friends or relatives facing the challenges …
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According to experts, international disability statistics are almost nonexistent. Various challenges have stood in the way of efforts to collect, analyze, and standardize international data on people with disabilities. Social stigma attached to disabilities causes people living with them to underreport; defining disability is itself difficult and changes from country to country; and to discrimination …
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About 48.9 million people, or approximately 19.4 percent of the non-institutionalized civilian US population is disabled. Almost half of those people, 24.1 million, are severely disabled. More than one-third of adults in the US, about 35.7 percent, are obese according to clinical criteria. More than 1 in 20, about 6.3 percent, meet the criteria for …
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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Unfortunately for federal employees who are injured and disabled at work, one of the toughest choices they’ll ever have to make arrives at a terrible time. It’s wonderful to have options as a federal employee. However, understanding the differences between accepting disability retirement and federal workers’ compensation can be a challenge—especially for those already struggling …
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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 …
