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Adaptive Bowls For Holding Fruit and Candy

Adaptive Bowls For Holding Fruit and Candy

June is an ironic month. June is National Fresh Fruit and Veggies Month as well as National Candy Month. We're not sure who created these observances nor who was in
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Mobile Drink Holders

Mobile Drink Holders

One thing that’s often overlooked when making additions to mobile devices such as scooters, walkers, and wheelchairs, are cup holders. These devices are used daily for several hours a day and the option to carry a drink around isn’t always there, but staying hydrated is an important part in practicing better health. That’s when nifty gadgets like drink holders were created, to make life just a little bit easier on the go.

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Adaptive Shaving Aids For Disabilities

Adaptive Shaving Aids For Disabilities

Needs such as basic hygiene like shaving are often overlooked in those with disabilities, someone with Parkinson’s or MS doesn’t first think of shaving when adapting to their disability. Our hair never stops growing, so eventually the need for a safer alternative will arise. Nowadays, traditional razors have been replaced with electronic, safe gadgets that are meant to decrease the chance of shaving too deep.

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Freshair Magic Comb: How to make the most of waterless shampoo

Freshair Magic Comb: How to make the most of waterless shampoo

For years beauty gurus have been looking to expand their horizons with “beauty hacks” that save time and money while being more efficient than traditional beauty lifestyles. Not long ago, dry shampoo was introduced into the world for those quick and easy touch-ups on those bad hair days. Now there’s another method of good hair care on the spot and that’s with the innovative Freshair Magic Shampoo Comb, introducing a new routine with waterless shampoo.

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A Pain in the Neck: Pain Awareness Month

A Pain in the Neck: Pain Awareness Month

September is pain awareness month and as obvious as pain can be, sometimes we still overlook its symptoms and treatments. Everyone has experienced pain in some severity or another, yet many people suffering from chronic migraines, backaches, or general body aches don’t get the care they need.
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Working With a Disability

Working With a Disability

Finding a career that suits us is hard enough as it is, but finding one that can accommodate to the needs of those disabled can be twice as difficult. There needs to be a good level of patience and understanding, nowadays that’s hard to find anywhere. Of course, what might be a good career for me might not be a good one for someone diagnosed with arthritis. The first step to finding a career that works for you is to understand the type of work you’re capable of doing.
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Three Gifts for the Male Hero in your life: Father's Day edition

Three Gifts for the Male Hero in your life: Father's Day edition

We all have that special man in our lives that we aren't really sure how to shop for, especially for Father's Day. We’ve lost count on how many coffee mugs our fathers have kept hidden in the cabinets over the years, but we do know how often they’re used -- once a year, maybe. Well it's that time of year again and this list is to help prevent another awesome dad from receiving another coffee mug or coaster for his special day.
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Red Light Therapy : A Path to Relief

Red Light Therapy : A Path to Relief

Red Light Therapy is a newer way of treating chronic pain. The treatment is effective for individuals who suffer from Osteoarthritis, particularly those who have knee pain from OA, as well as people suffering from back, neck and other chronic bodily aches and pains. There is scientific evidence that shows that Red Light Therapy, does in fact, give pain sufferers relief.
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Food Poisoning Can Last a Lifetime

Food Poisoning Can Last a Lifetime

March 18-24 is National Poison Prevention Week — a time to help prevent and treat poisonings of all kinds, including food, medications and household items. This article provides helpful information about long term effects.
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Allopathy or Homeopathy

Allopathy or Homeopathy

It seems as though there is a consistent debate regarding the effectiveness of homeopathic medicine versus the practice of traditional allopathic medicine. So what’s the difference? Let's find out.
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Anosmia: A Taste and Smell Disorder

Anosmia: A Taste and Smell Disorder

Are you finding that food does not taste or smell quite as robust as in the past? Are you adding more salt, pepper or other condiments to adjust for your lack of taste in the foods you have always enjoyed?
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Is it Bursitis Or Arthritis?

Is it Bursitis Or Arthritis?

Physical ailments that start affecting us as we age can sometimes be burdensome.
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Living with Congestive Heart Failure

Living with Congestive Heart Failure

There are more than 200,000 cases of congestive heart failure per year. The majority of those affected range in age, beginning at age 40 and up.

This is a usually a chronic condition in which the heart does not properly pump the blood as is required for a healthy heart.

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Technology and the Aging Population

Technology and the Aging Population

Technology: You can't get away from it! For most people, it's a love-hate relationship — you can't live with it but you can't live without it! The older generation, in particular, has increasingly begun to understand the need and necessity of 'getting with the program' when it comes to modern day technology - even if it means an ongoing refusal to get an email account.

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Staying Young at Heart in Mind and Body

Staying Young at Heart in Mind and Body

Growing older has its perks for sure... we tend to feel more grounded and appreciate the smaller things in life. If we are lucky enough, watch our grandchildren grow up and flourish and have enough money to enjoy retirement.
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Causes and Remedies

Restless Leg Syndrome: Causes and Remedies

Who would think that Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) would be given its own spot on the calendar as Restless Syndrome Month?
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A Little Help Equals a Big Difference

A Little Help Equals a Big Difference

If you or a loved one are in your elderly years, have a chronic health condition, and/or disability, performing normal day to day tasks may be complicated for you. Tasks that the average person considers simple may not be so simple to you. Everyday activities such as opening doors, putting away or retrieving items, etc. may be complicated for you. We are going to discuss some adaptive tools and gadgets that can uncomplicate these tasks and others.
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Keeping Safe on Father's Day

Keeping Safe on Father's Day

Father's' Day is just around the corner. The plans for the family barbecue, picnic or outing are well under way. So... bring on the hot dogs, burgers, grilled corn and potato salad!
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Essential Tremor Awareness

Essential Tremor Awareness

About 10 million Americans have a condition known as essential tremor, according to the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF).

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Art thrives in the disability community

Art thrives in the disability community

Painting and other arts are popular among people with disabilities. Find out more about what binds the worlds of disability and art.

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Eyes Have It:  National Eye Exam Month

Eyes Have It: National Eye Exam Month

Sears Optical established August as National Eye Exam Month in 1989. Ophthalmologists promote eye health and safety, and in particular the importance of routine eye exams, during this month.

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What kind of knee pad do I need?

What kind of knee pad do I need?

Got knee pain? A knee pad might not solve everything, but it can do more than you might think ... if you get the right kind.

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How to keep and maintain a urine bottle

How to keep and maintain a urine bottle

Carrying your urine bottle discreetly and keeping it clean can be a challenge, but here is some wise advice.

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Pasta Lover's Celebrate National Lasagna Day!

Pasta Lover's Celebrate National Lasagna Day!

For all of the pasta lovers, Friday July 29, 2016 was a national day to celebrate one of the most beloved pasta dishes. This date has been set aside to appreciate the layered combination of meat, pasta, cheese and sauce, also known as lasagna.

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Mobility should include car travel

Mobility should include car travel

Wheelchairs are awesome, but you need a way to carry it with you when you travel. That's what we're here for.

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