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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
Can you have your spouse held liable for elderly abuse? I'm 49 (almost 50) and completely disabled?
7 Answers97yroldmom Answered 10 hours agoMy husband is partially disabled from 4 back surgeries, a total hip and soon another hip surgery. In Gr8 pain and has begun using alcohol. Ideas?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered 16 hours agoAs a disabled person can I be forced to be a home caregiver for my mom when I can't take care of her?
7 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Feb 3, 2024How to get out of living with an often angry and personality disordered elderly parent?
15 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied Feb 1, 2024
Disabled Discussions
Dear 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
2 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Oct 2020Updated profile
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