3.6 million people over the age of 15 use a wheelchair. Every single year, there’s an additional 2 million people who start requiring a wheelchair too.

Unfortunately, sitting in a wheelchair all day causes complications and creates limitations. As a result, people who sit in a wheelchair every day require more help from friends and family members.

With seat elevation, even patients in complex rehab chairs can experience newfound independence.

With the benefits of seat elevation, you can increase your independence and simplify life in your new complex rehab chair.

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With over 3 million wheelchair users in the United States, many people know someone who has struggled to gain access to public places. Restaurants, malls and other public areas all over the country present significant difficulties to people bound to a complex rehab chair or other mobility device.

Unfortunately, the situation often does not improve when they return home. Many people struggle to reach the upper floor of their homes. There are also significant problems with obstacles that make navigating around the property inconvenient.

It doesn’t have to be this way, however. There are a number of measures which can make your home wheelchair accessible. If you have recently had a lifechanging injury or want to improve accessibility to your home, consider taking these steps.

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Do you need help getting around due to illness or injury? Are you worried about paying for a walker, crutches, complex rehab wheelchair, or mobility scooters? You are not alone.

Worldwide, about 650 million people have disabilities. About 10% or 65 million of these people need a wheelchair.

Before making a purchase, it is wise to learn about durable medical equipment and what Medicare covers.

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If you physically depend on your mobility scooter to get around, you know how important its battery life is. You can’t go anywhere without it!

Worst case scenario would be for it to die in the middle of the crosswalk, at the store, or waiting in line. That’s every scooter rider’s nightmare.

If your mobility scooter battery isn’t lasting as long as you think it should, here’s an eight-point guide on how to extend its life.

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If you or a loved one has recently started using a wheelchair for easier mobility, one of the first things you probably discovered was the importance of a reliable and sturdy wheelchair ramp.

A ramp is vital not only for gaining entry into your home, but also the home of other family or even friends. They are also used within the home at certain door thresholds.

There are several types of wheelchair ramps and a variety of specifications depending on the need. The right choice can save you money while providing safe passage.

Let’s break down the information you need to know in making the best decision.

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Everyone benefits from exercise.

For example, 75 minutes of moderate exercise per week has been shown to increase life expectancy by almost 2 years!

It doesn’t matter who you are. The same positive effects of exercise are seen regardless of age, sex, weight, or health conditions. Clearly, exercising regularly is essential to staying healthy.

Of course, the same applies for wheelchair users as well. However, you don’t need full mobility to enjoy the benefits of exercise. Staying as active as possible in a wheelchair promotes independence, physical strength, and emotional health, among others.

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Even though going on vacation can be a lot of fun, air travel can be extremely stressful.

In fact, 73% of Americans believe they are travel cursed due to stressful experiences they’ve had involving air travel.

However, as stressful as air travel is for the average American, it can be even more stressful if you need to travel by wheelchair.

Not to worry though, while flying with a wheelchair can add some extra stress, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Check out this guide to learn some great air travel tips when flying with a wheelchair.

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