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Expert Advice: How to Choose a Mobility Aid for a Senior
The wrong mobility aid can negatively affect a senior’s stability, cause posture problems and even result in pain. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, so selecting the right one and achieving a proper fit requires a professional’s expertise.
3 CommentsNothing is Simple for the Disabled
For Charlie and me, basic things like getting a haircut are now far from effortless. I can tell that our outings aren’t going to get any easier, and I’m worried about what the future holds.
22 CommentsExpedited Social Security Applications Available for Disabling Health Conditions
The Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program allows individuals with certain medical conditions to receive determinations for SSDI and/or SSI in a matter of weeks instead of months.
0 CommentsUnderstanding Activities of Daily Living: Checklists, Assessments, and More
Assessing basic ADLs and instrumental ADLs helps determine the level of care a senior needs and what programs and benefits they may be eligible for.
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Disabled Questions
I appreciate everyone's input if I could just swim away I would I need legal advice now and my mother's doctor said she is of sound mind.
2 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 9, 2025How can I force the state to care for sister?
5 Answersbrandee Answered Mar 8, 2025How long should I wait to get hoisted to bed after eating?
1 AnswerAngelica239 Replied Mar 2, 2025Both me and my husband are disabled and older and with our health issues are on extremely fixed income in need of car repair and have no money.
5 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied Feb 26, 2025
Disabled Discussions
How can I apply to get pay for taking care of my 28 year old daughter? She is mentally disabled.
3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented May 22, 2024Dear Abby: Aging in Place
6 CommentsLvnsm1826 Commented Jun 2022Seeking professional support for natural setting current mobility, even small doses, but track and expand.
1 CommentSendhelp Commented Feb 2022NewGirl- I am so glad he has this support network. Sometimes, people with developmental disabilities are marginalized. -D
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