DRIVING WITH A DISABILITY FACT SHEET
The freedom to travel where and when we want to permits freedom to seek employment, attend social activities and in general become involved in the main stream of life. The availability of public transportation that is accessible to persons with...
6 Ways A Secondary Caregiver Can Contribute And Provide Support
We recently found out that my mother-in-law has mild cognitive impairment. As she deals with memory issues related to the condition, my father-in-law, husband and sister-in-law have taken on her primary caregiving duties. We all live close by, and I want...
Disabled drivers: Simple ways to have an accessible and fun driving experience
Whether you’re a driver or not, it’s not much of a secret that driving is a very complex task, both mentally and physically. It’s no different for disabled drivers, but we do have a whole lot of unique challenges to...
Wheelchair Ramps for Cars: Choose The Best One For You
As a wheelchair user, the time may come when you have to choose which wheelchair ramps for cars may be the best for you to use. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Passionate People , https://www.passionatepeople.invacare.eu.com/ Article Written By: Passionate People Team Original...
A Wheelchair Accessible Home: Seven Areas To Improve
You may not have realized how inaccessible your home was until you sustained a spinal cord injury. Having to use a wheelchair instantly changes your understanding of accessibility. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Passionate People , https://www.passionatepeople.invacare.eu.com/ Article Written By:...
Mobility is Most Common Disability Among Older Americans
Nearly 40 percent of people age 65 and older had at least one disability, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report that covered the period 2008 to 2012. Of those 15.7 million people, two-thirds of them say they had difficulty...
Important Facts about Falls
Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. Original Article Source Credits: CDC , https://www.cdc.gov/...
Creative Exterior Modifications for Effectively Aging In Place
According to a study by the AARP, 87 percent of adults over 65 want to stay in their communities and their current homes as they age, and almost three quarters of those age 50 to 64 feel the same way. Thing...
Remodeling Tips For A Safe, Convenient Laundry Room
When it comes to aging in place, never underestimate the challenge of doing laundry. While it may seem like an easy activity, few daily tasks require you to use more electricity, lift more weight, or deal with a wider variety of...
U.S. Government Proposes New Rule to Make Rental Cars More Accessible – Wheelchair Travel
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed two rule changes to give wheelchair users greater access to rental cars. In recent years, vehicle manufacturers have outfitted some vehicle models, including many popular sedans, with knee bolster airbags. Original Article...