Did you know that loud hearing is a big cause of many people experiencing hearing loss? Many people don't ever think about this until they are forced to because they start to experience a loss of hearing to some degree.

It is important for you to understand how loud noises can cause you to lose your hearing. Noise can easily cause pain to your ears if it is loud enough. The damage will affect how your ear functions and how well you hear.

Most of the times when a...

Disability made easier

22 Tips on how to do it

After years of experience I can still never say that I have arrived and know everything about disability or how to cope with or combat it. One thing I have learnt is that disabilities vary vastly from person to person, even if diagnosed with the same disease, disability or condition (we won’t pursue the other synonyms in this article. That is an article on its own.)

I was once told...

You've seen them parking in a handicapped space, then unloading their vehicle wheelchair lift from their vans. These vehicle wheelchair lifts are a simple and easy way to load and unload wheelchair bound people into and out of the car.

These can be used with regular as well as motorized wheelchairs and they can be added to any vehicle. Or, you can get a portable vehicle wheelchair lift that you can use in your vehicle only when you really need it. If you are constantly...

If you are an adult suffering from reading and learning disability, you probably have dyslexia. Now it is a known condition and you can conduct dyslexia test for adults online to know if you are showing signs of dyslexia. Common signs are difficulties in reading and spelling, confused in recognizing left from right, problems with sequence and numbers. You can conduct an online screening test to help you understand about your difficulties and get the necessary treatment.

We were all quite distressed at Mobility Buddy when we read this article on the guardian.co.uk website.

As with every industry, there are always a few cowboys that are just our for making quick sales with no care or morals about their customers. The featured company the The Guardian article are obviously one of those that you'd expect to see on the Rogue Traders TV programme.

This kind of company should not be used to make all customers of mobility scooters put off...

For wheelchair users, a common issue is climbing platforms and steps while being seated in the wheelchair. At your home, a concrete ramp made at the entrance of your home is sufficient. But when you want to step inside or outside of your car or when you are in another building, you will have to face some problems. An alternative option is to carry a portable ramp which can be placed at varying heights including steps, along which your wheelchair can be moved upwards and downwards...

Some of the most common deficits are:  lack of motivation, short-term memory loss, personality changes, perseveration and rigidity of thinking, inability to remain focused, impatience, inability to follow written instructions, self-centeredness, lack of empathy, frustration, anger, poor judgment, social withdrawal, inability to learn new facts, depression, task performance difficulties and lack of enthusiasm for anything.  My partner, although having many of the above...

The symptoms of osteoarthritis vary depending on factors such as lifestyle, age, etc. Preventing further deterioration of cartilage and osteoarthritis pain relief are two of the main goals of treatment. Find out the expert facts on the best treatment methods in this article.

Pain is a common characteristic in all the types of arthritis. Therefore, a proper diagnosis should be done by a doctor before the use of any medication. Progressive stiffness without fever and pain are...

Whether you need a disabled minibus for your school, university or residential home, finding the right one can often be a difficult choice to make and if you are buying one for the first time then you may need some assistance. You need to ensure that the vehicle is safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Check out the handy guide below to make sure that you can get the best minibus for your requirements and budget...

Is it designed specifically to transport people with mobility...

Wheelchair liftsare largely used by physically handicapped individuals and old people. As wheel chair lifts are used in homes, offices, and a variety of public buildings, commercial as well as residential models are available in the market. Most of the branded wheel chair stair lift manufacturers have attractive and high utility lift models for commercial and residential purposes. Since the usage ofwheelchair liftsin houses and commercial buildings varies and the way in which the lift...