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Wheelchairs: History and the Necessity of Manual Wheelchairs
By: Cindy Heller | 09/10/2008
It is believed that the wheelchair is originated from England in 1670s. As its name, a wheelchair is a chair with wheels. It can be propelled either manually or using electrical power. Transporting people who have walking problems is the main function of the wheelchair.

Why Don't You Buy Some Wheelchair Accessories for Extra Comforts?
By: Cindy Heller | 09/10/2008
There are many accessories that can be added to your wheelchair to make it more personal or to make your life more convenient. They may seem insignificant, but you will surprise to find out that they are indeed useful.

Important Tips on Placing Wheelchair Accesses and Wheelchair Ramps
By: Cindy Heller | 09/10/2008
Wheelchairs have provided mobility to many people who have walking problems since a very long time ago. Unfortunately, the availability of wheelchair access is still not widespread. The article provides some tips that you should consider if you want to put wheelchair accesses.

Important Information Before Buying an Electric Wheelchair
By: Cindy Heller | 09/10/2008
Electric wheelchair is applicable for both indoor and outdoor uses. This is an excellent device that gives freedom of movement without the necessity of others to help push around the wheelchair. Electric wheelchair comes in different types and sizes, each has different uses.

Later Life Moves - a Lifetime of Perfectly Good Red Rubber Bands
By: Rita Files | 02/10/2008
Early on in my career, I learned a very valuable lesson about working with the senior population. This single experience gave me a clear understanding of the importance of helping older clients not only with the physical aspects of a later life move, but also with the psychological preparation for their transition and what makes the downsizing process the hardest part of any move.

Driving and Dementia
By: Search Tactix | 01/10/2008
When some one is first diagnosed with a dementing disease it can be devastating for both the patient and the family to realize that he or she will eventually need to rely on others to provide their care. One of the first areas of independence that is lost is the ability to drive. To drive safely, one must be able to react quickly to potential situations that may arise while on the road. This requires concentration, good judgment, and the ability to reason and make decisions.

Less Bridge and More Wii in Assisted Living Facilities
By: Melissa Peterman | 29/09/2008
When Nintendo launched Wii, its popular game console, many young players didn’t know that they would be competing with their grandparents at the same games. Nursing homes and senior assisted living facilities are embracing Wii as part of exercise and senior social hour.

Nursing Home and Elder Abuse: Help for Victims
By: Groshan Fabiola | 29/09/2008
The ideal multigenerational family home is, for the most part, a thing of the past. When an elder family member comes to live because they are unable to be independent, family dynamics change drastically, and often an untenable situation arises

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