Wheelchair Buying Guide Part 1: Types of Manual Wheelchairs

Introduction Wheelchairs can be broadly categorized into two main categories i.e. manual and motorized. This post focuses on manual wheelchairs, which are suitable for people who can self-propel without requiring mechanical assistance.  Motorized wheelchairs on the other hand provide partial or full propulsion assistance to people who are unable to move wheelchairs …

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Early Signs of Dementia/Alzheimer’s in Elderly

An elderly patient of Alzheimer’s

Dementia and Alzheimer’s is not quite the same thing; Dementia is an umbrella term that describes different symptoms affecting a person’s cognitive ability that includes their ability to brainstorm, reason, and remember. While on the other hand, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that causes the brain cells to waste away. According to …

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