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Old Diabetes Rules Don’t Apply
Thursday, January 8th, 2009Diabetes has become a major problem in the United States and according to statistics that problem looks like it’s not going away anytime soon. It has been estimated that 4,100 new cases of diabetes are daily diagnosed. It has also been predicted that one out of three Americans that were born in the year 2000 [...]
New Site and Some Useful Lift Chair Links
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008Thanks for stopping by. The Mobility Tiger has moved and has a new site located at www.mobilitytiger.com. Stop by and check out the new article on Wheelchair Basketball
Also if you are interested in learning about Medicare Lift Chairs, stop by the Lift Chair Guide. Lift chairs are used in the home to make it [...]
Camp Allen
Friday, July 25th, 2008In the southern edge of Bedford, Massachusetts lies a very special place. Camp Allen, a camp that was started in 1931 by Dr. Edward Allen, is tucked away at the end of a dusty dirt road in this quiet town. Camp Allen was initially started as a camp for blind girls, [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act
Friday, July 18th, 2008In 1990 President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. It is aimed at preventing discrimination towards those who are mobility challenged.
The ADA covers several areas and makes discriminating against someone who is disabled illegal. A disability is defined as a physical impairment which greatly limits life activity. Often whether someone [...]
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 [...]