Wheelchairs are the perfect solution to those with limited mobility or the inability to move on their own. They give freedom to the user and allow them to get around on their own when they might not have other wise been able to do that. They come in a wide range of styles and are available to meet the users needs. They are constructed for people of every size, shape and age. Wheelchairs provide the features that their users need to make their life a full one.

While wheelchairs are...

Elderly people are usually tied down by physical disabilities caused by illness and depression. Physical disabilities have a high impact on the daily activities of a person. Physically disabled individuals find it difficult to perform even their basic needs. They have to depend on others to carry out their day to day activities. They cannot do all the work that normal people do. Movements within the house, traveling from one place to another and other similar activities are possible...

Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can cause painful respiration (also called pleuritic chest pain) and other symptoms. Pleurisy can be generated by a variety of infectious and non-infectious causes. The effects of pleurisy can often be felt long after the condition has gone away.

Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which is the moist, double-layered...

All Sorts of Everyday Events can Harm your Hearing

Of all the senses, hearing is the one we abuse most. We don’t stare at something that’s painfully bright or touch something that is too hot. But we are willing to listen to something that is too loud. That’s because, unless we shatter an eardrum, there’s no blood and usually no pain. They’re simply part of the way we live. Unfortunately, we’re living loud.

Any noise that forces...

Vasectomy, as most of us know is the process whereby a surgery is performed on the ductus deferens of a man so that there are no further ejaculations. This is largely done to plan children in a family. Contrary to common belief, the surgery is harmless and in fact, it is much safer for a man to get operated than for the woman to get herself operated for the same results. Vasectomy pain is a common myth that will be debunked in this article.

Many people also assume that coupled...

Electric and battery operated stair liftsenable users to climb stairs easily and safely. Basically, these stairlifts are mounted on a carriage known as the drive system that in turn runs on the rail system known as track. Electric stairlift system with an option for battery operation is the most popular commercial and residential stairlift system for indoor and outdoor use.

Features of Electric and Battery Operated Stairlifts

Depending upon the type of staircase,...

Becoming 'stuck' on a notion such as the 'dog with a bone' attitude is one such change; mood changes are another.  A change that I found rather disconcerting was my partner's tendency, after his injury, to make up stories.  This, I believe is the result of his short-term memory difficulties - if he can't remember the whole story, he makes up what he can't remember.  In spite of the fact that he doesn't appear to remember the original story, he does remember his 'made-up'...

Greater Accessibility for the Physically Deprived

The physically challenged needn’t feel like prisoners, unable to access the different floors of their home. Ahome elevator system for the mobility challengedmakes independent living a possibility for such people. Considering that there is a good population of senior citizens in different areas of the world, accessibility solutions have become something of a necessity. Such solutions take forms such as stair lifts ,...

Platform lifts for commercial applications are accessibility equipment specially designed and directed towards removing access barriers for disabled people. Platform lifts are useful in buildings that have stairs, entrances that are raised and inclines that are steep. Platform lifts are pre-equipped with everything you need for your business, and to help your clients who have disabilities.

Platform lifts for commercial requirements are available with a unique drive and platform...

Migraine headaches typically affect one side of the head. They can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Some people have them weekly, others have fewer than one a year. Migraines usually begin sometime between the teen years and the age of 40, and can be classified as either ""classic'' or ""common.''

What causes migraines?

Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin....