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Who Can Apply for Disability?
The Social Security Administration has a program to provide benefits to workers who are unable--temporarily of permanently--to work because of a disability. The disability program is designed to provide basic necessities to those who qualify to be considered disabled.
Infertility Treatments - Types Of Treatments For You
Infertility specialists and fertility management are involved day and evening in investigation and development to discover infertility drugs, which can cure infertility difficulties of couples. The problem or the cause of infertility might be divided ...
Drive medical – Designs and manufactures reliable and dependable mobility aids
When it comes to mobility aids, the best manufacturer that most people trust is drive medical. The making of mobility aids has made the lives of handicapped people easy. The disabled had to move aroun
What Disabilities Are Covered in Long-Term Disability Plans?
Long-term disability plans cover various types of illnesses and injuries that can prevent a person from working for an extended period. Long-term disability plans vary by state and company. Most people do not know that illness causes more disability than injuries do, according to the Council for Dis
Making the Building Accessible through Wheelchair Ramp Construction
The society is mainly composed of different individuals each having their own respective qualities and characteristics which make them unique. On normative scale, there are some factors that are gener
Possible Causes For Hearing Loss
Hearing loss may be considered conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. It is conductive loss if there’s a problem in the outer or middle ear and interferes with the sound transmission to inner ear. Sounds may be faint, distorted or both.
Cerebral Palsy and the Road to Independence
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.
Bulimia Treatment requires a Specialized Approach
Bulimia is one disease that affects both the males as well as females in the same numbers. In this disorder the patient goes on a binge eating for a period of time and after that he goes on a purging
Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter - Three Benefits For City Riding
If you want to increase your mobility and are debating whether you should get a heavy duty mobility scooter instead of light weight mobility scooter, then you have reached the right place. In this article I will present three advantages of an off-road or heavy duty mobility scooter for a city driver
Discover How Music Can Help Disabled Children
Modern science is proving what people have always intuitively known about music; music has the power to heal. Whether using percussion instruments or piano or guitar, the impact is the same; music can soothe the ...
Its Time To Start Looking For Handicap Vans For Sale And Reclaim Independence
Are you looking for handicap vans for sale?If so, then you are taking one huge step forward towards a better lifestyle and a more independent way of living.While it is always nice to rely on family and friends, no one wants to be thought of as a permanent inconvenience.Besides that, most people don&
Home Care-a small step to care for the loved ones
It is amazing how human longevity is increasing by the day.In fact the oldest woman on earth died at the ripe age of 122 years and 164 days in the year 1997.According to statistics released ...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is a Joke
My wife has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. There is nothing more frustrating than looking in at her showing all the signs of just being lazy and knowing she isn't. I would be lying if I said I believed her %100 of the time. It is so difficult not having this problem to understand it. So I welcome yo
C-Leg Compact Prosthetic Article - Free Information - Part II
This is part 2 of the article on the C-Leg Compact. If you want to learn more about prosthetics, then read on.
Improve your Hearing Sense with Oticon Hearing Aids
This Article is all about Oticon hearing aids. It is meant to heighten your hearing capability and also recover the damage of hair cells present in the ears. These aids are integrated with advanced te
How Do I Care for a Mentally Disabled Adult With Dementia?
A 2007 report by the University of Michigan claimed that as many as one in seven Americans aged 70 or older (about 3.4 million) have some form of dementia, with the most common form, Alzheimer's disease, affecting two-thirds of that number. The prevalence of dementia suggests that knowing how to ta
SSDI Benefits for Children
OverviewSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are called a “child’s” benefit because benefits are based on the parents' Social Security earning record. This means that a parent must have worked “on-the-books” and...
Can't Afford a New Lift Chair? Take a Look at Used!
For decades, seniors all over America have been enjoying the freedom that electric lift chairs offer them. However, since medicare stopped reimbursing people for the entire cost of lift chairs, buying one has become problematic for many, especially those with low income. If you need an electric lift
Using Wheelchair Equipment to Conserve Your Energy
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be overwhelmed with all of the decisions that you need to make. You will need to work closely with your doctor to determine which treatments are best for your needs, and you may be faced with limiting your activities as your body heals. Here are some