• Motorized Wheelchair
    Disability

    Enough Is Enough: Determining When a Health Condition is a Disability

    You know the reality. Your health is impacting your ability to live life as you once did. Your capacity to work, to be productive, has deteriorated. And that’s a frightening reality, especially when you have yourself and your family to support. Being formally and legally declared “disabled” can be a difficult step to take. There are not only the legal hurdles to clear, but there’s also the simple reality that life will change, particularly if your health requires you to stop working. Seeking formal, legal status as a person with a disability, however, can be a tremendous benefit. You’ll enjoy specific legal protections under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).…

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    Seniors

    How to choose a homecare checklist

    Taking care of your loved one can be overwhelming. You have to choose the right home care for your dear old folks. If there is no pressing emergency you should plan out this activity before hand and do all the research. This is going to be a major decision and it affects you financially and emotionally so it should be taken with wisdom and care. Here we provide you a checklist which you should consider before you choose a in-home care giver for your loved ones.

  • Disability Law
    Injury Law

    5 Tips for Paying for a Disability Lawyer

    The type of fee arrangement you decide on with your lawyer will significantly impact the amount you spend on legal services. Legal fees depend on a variety of factors: the lawyer’s experience and reputation, the period taken to resolve your issue, overhead expenses involved and results obtained. A few factors that will ensure you seamlessly recompense a disability lawyer depending on your needs and financial grounding include: You can compensate the attorney only after winning the case With a contingency fee agreement, the attorney’s services are free, and he/she only receives an entitlement after you win a case or get a settlement. There are many disability attorneys and advocates in…

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    Disability

    How to Find the Right Walking Aid for You

    Walking aids give the gift of independence. All walking aids offer some level of support and balance, but it’s important to find a device that meets your needs without hindering or harming your natural mobility. Your physician or physical therapist can make recommendations on which walking aid is right for you. But you may also want to consider the following when choosing a device: Understand the Most Common Types of Walking Aids There are three main types of walking aids. Rollators: One of the most popular walking aids, a rollator is a wheeled walker with seats and hand brakes. A rollator offers a high level of stability, is very easy…

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    Seniors

    Top 5 Structural Changes in Eyes Associated with Old Age

    Your sight is a common sense until you lose it. When you are young and healthy, thoughts of losing your sight or having imperfect sight hardly, ever, cross your mind. However, as you grow older, you will begin to experience changes in your vision. Old age is golden, yet, the aging process weakens most of your body organs and parts. Unfortunately, your eyes aren’t left out in the process. The following structural changes will be felt in your eyes as you grow older: 1. Vitreous detachment Vitreous refers to a gel-like substance responsible for your eyes’ almond shape. Millions of intertwined fine fibers make up the vitreous and are attached…