Archive for May, 2008
Stairs and Mobility Devices
Friday, May 30th, 2008If you use mobility scooter or wheelchair than you will likely have difficulty using the stairs. These devices greatly improve your ability to move around, but as of yet there are no wheelchairs or mobility scooters that have been designed that can climb the stairs. For individuals that rely on these devices, a vertical platform [...]
The Different Kinds of Stair Lifts
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Stair lifts are used by people who have trouble using the stairs. They can be installed on all types of stairs. This includes curved, straight, and spiral staircases. One of the great things about a stair lift is that it can allow people to use the stairs without assistance. Most modern stair lifts can be [...]
Using And Maintaining Your Stair Lift Safely
Friday, May 16th, 2008Climbing the stairs has consistently been rated as one of the most challenging tasks for mobility challenged individuals. This often results in people avoiding their stairs, which in turn can result in large portions of their homes going unused. A stair lift is one medical device that has been developed to solve this problem and [...]
What is Medicare?
Friday, May 9th, 2008The costs of home medical care, hospital visits, and prescription drugs can add up fast. If you are without health insurance and do not work than these costs can be even more stifling. For those that live in the United States, there are several social programs offered by the Government and private companies that can [...]
Power Chairs
Friday, May 2nd, 2008A power chair, or electric wheelchair, is a very useful device for those who need wheelchairs. They are similar in the service that they provide to a regular manual wheelchair, however they provide so much more. Power chairs utilize an electric motor to transport a seated individual. They have much smaller wheels than a manual [...]