How Much Does A Home Lift Cost?

One of the worst decisions anyone would ever have to make would be whether to move out of their beloved home due to mobility issues. If you’re in love with where you live but find it hard to tackle the stairs then you could be fooled into thinking that you …

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What Happens At The End Of Life? A Timeline

It’s not a topic that many of us like to discuss but it’s one that we should be more aware of. After all, there will come a point that all of us have to face the death of a loved one, and eventually, it’s something we will go through ourselves.  …

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Why Do Elderly People Sleep So Much?

You’ve probably heard the term granny nap. It’s used to describe a short sleep in the afternoon and is often thrown around lightheartedly. But when you think about it, elderly people do tend to have an afternoon nap and for the most part, this is OK.  As we get older, …

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Signs Of Multiple Sclerosis

There are currently more than 2.5 million reported cases of multiple sclerosis around the world with around 130,000 of those being in the United Kingdom. At the time of writing, it’s estimated that a further 7000 cases are being diagnosed each year in the UK and many of these are …

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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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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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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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