A disability is probably one of the most misunderstood terms in the history of medical problems. Many consider them to be only physical, while the fact is that they can also be mental, like a learning disability. These are related to the neurological system of our body, and have to be taken as serious as any other physical ailment. This is mainly because they affect the lifestyle of the person suffering from the same in about the same way as a physical disability , and in some cases,...

Limb paralysis is a very common condition in dogs which can occur both in fore leg or hind leg, but more common in hind legs. Various reasons for hind limb paralysis are trauma due to accident or fall from height or fight among animals. Other common causes are old age, neurological and degenerative diseases, tick paralysis and nutritional hind quarter weakness.
Due to the paralysis or hind quarter weakness dog is unable to walk and bear weight on its legs which leads to recumbency....

One of the most important routines to establish, especially for kids with ADHD and autism spectrum disorders, isthe bedtime routine.But why are these routines so important? If you have a child who is hard to manage at bedtime, or will not settle for bed, who is up and down all night long, or comes into your bed in the wee hours-- you are tired. And guess what? Your child is tired, too. And believe it or not, a tired child can look like a more hyper and active child, and the more tired...

Hearing damage is more common than most people realise, and the delicate auditory system of the human ear is vulnerable to damage from a wide range of everyday situations. It’s not just going to a rock concert or using machinery that can damage your hearing. Prolonged exposure to traffic noise, riding a motorcycle for more than a short period of time and a whole host of other common situations can cause either temporary or even permanent hearing loss.

So how do you...

Residential elevators are one of the highly acclaimed products of the modern century and are now becoming more and more popular among the common people due to their capability of making significant improvements in the daily lifestyle of aged and physically handicapped individuals. Having a residential elevator installed at your premises will be the most valuable gift you can provide to your family or your apartment residents. ThyssenKrupp Access is a pioneer in manufacturing high...

Wheelchair lifts are becoming popular nowadays. It greatly helps handicapped individuals move around from place to place easily. Wheelchair lift manufacturers provide every model for specialized purposes to make a life of a disabled person more useful.

Due to the overwhelming acceptance of wheelchair lifts and lots of people find it very useful, the cost of owning a wheelchair lift come at a very reasonable cost. No doubt, it can increase the mobility of disabled persons.

Tim Harding, Vice Principal of Treloar College, Alton, Hampshire tells one student's story of life with cerebral palsy and the fight to become more independent.

Nineteen year old Justin is about to leave full time education, having studied at Treloar School and then Treloar College for the last five years.

Justin has spastic quadriplegia, a type of cerebral palsy in which all four limbs are affected. Justin is in a wheelchair and requires help with various daily activities,...

Wheelchair lifts, as the name suggests, are devices to lift people in wheelchair up a flight of steps or even a single step. In the latter case the wheelchair ramp is the less expensive and more feasible solution. Also called platform lifts, wheelchair lifts are also used in wheelchair accessible vans and other vehicles. Here again the wheelchair ramp would suffice. The benefits of wheelchair lifts enable them to be adapted for varied purposes for the disabled, including climbing truck...

If age, illness or infirmity is causing you mobility problems, you have a number of possible solutions. The traditional one is the wheelchair. However the mobility scooter can be a more attractive option. Here's a look at mobility scooters so you can decide if it's the right device for you.

Firstly, what exactly is a mobility scooter? It's an aid to mobility that functions like a wheelchair but has a configuration like a motor scooter. It’s also known as a...

When looking into power wheelchairs like any other product on the market there are no two alike. They may have similarities, but they are not exactly the same. The same can be said for the users; there are no two users just alike either. So when you are shopping for a power wheelchair you don’t want to make the mistake of thinking that power wheelchairs are “one size fits all”. That is the wrong attitude to take to the provider because just as the power wheelchairs...