Skip to main content Census.gov Nearly 1 in 5 People Have a Disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports About 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — had a disability in 2010, according to a broad definition of disability, with more than half of them reporting the Read More
Cushion Options for Severely Compromised Skin By Bob Vogel|March 1st, 2017 Contact The Editor Q. I’m 58, with 30 years as a T10 para. About five years ago I started getting pressure sores on my ischial areas due to shoulder problems limiting my weight shifts. In hindsight, I should have switched to Read More
EP 08, 2016 | WOUND HEALING 5 Signs of Non-Healing Wounds To safeguard your health, be on the lookout for the signs of non-healing wounds. According to estimates from a 2012 report in the journal Wounds,… To safeguard your health, be on the lookout for the signs of non-healing wounds. According to Read More
CLEAN YOUR WHEELCHAIR CUSHION TO PROLONG ITS LIFESPAN Cleaning and examining your wheelchair cushion is a straightforward process, which when performed every week, helps to keep your seat cushion fresh and clean, and help to improve its useful lifespan. Prior to taking out your cushion, make sure you know its Read More
The simple truth about pressure injury, pressure sores, pressure ulcers. There is much written lately about using technology like MRI and ultrasound to try to figure out anatomical influences which contribute to pressure injury and to use these technologies to provide a better risk assessment for deep tissue pressure injuries. Read More
Top 5 Reasons for Nursing Home Falls March 27, 2015 People who aren’t able to take care of themselves often go to nursing homes due to the belief that they will be in less danger of problems than if they stayed at home. As a nursing home employee, part of Read More
10 Top Tips for Bathroom Safety Don’t let your own home be a safety hazard. A few simple steps can help prevent slips and falls. By Stacey Feintuch Reviewed by Health Monitor Advisory Board With its slippery and hard surfaces, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous places Read More
Smoking can weaken the immune system, reduce oxygen levels and slow the wound healing process. The status of your health plays a large role in the wound healing process, and your habits can also affect the body’s ability to recover. Unfortunately, smoking is often more than just a bad habit, but Read More
Power Wheelchair Maintenance Tips Your power wheelchair is your ticket to mobility. It’s also a significant investment. With proper care and maintenance, it could reward you with more than 10 years of daily use. There are a few basic things to remember. It is important to read and understand your Read More
There is help for funding medical equipment. The website address is blog.fundly.com. They have information and tips for starting your crowd funding campaign.
