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7 Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The bathroom is one of the most hazardous areas in a home, especially for seniors and people with disabilities. The combination of wet surfaces, slippery ...

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ADA Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety with Style

Grab bars can significantly enhance bathroom safety and accessibility, especially if you have mobility issues, are a senior, or have a disability. This grab ...

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8 Safe Shower Chairs for Seniors and Disabled People

Safe shower chairs are an essential tool for seniors and people with disabilities who have difficulty standing or maintaining balance while bathing. A shower ...

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The Ultimate Executive Dysfunction Self-Help Guide: Coping Skills to Help You Thrive

Welcome to the ultimate self-help guide for coping with executive dysfunction! If you struggle with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying ...

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The Ultimate Exercise Guide for People with Parkinson’s Disease

If you live with Parkinson's disease, this exercise guide will help you overcome challenges to physical activity and set fitness goals to improve your function ...

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Graduate School Decoded: How to Navigate the Ph.D. with a Physical Disability

As we discussed in part one of this series, making the decision to go to grad school is not one to be taken lightly under any circumstance. But doing so as a ...

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Graduate School Decoded: How to Apply to a Ph.D. Program with a Physical Disability

Making the decision to go to grad school is not one to be taken lightly under any circumstance. But doing so as a person with a physical disability can be ...

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Achilles International Celebrates 40 Years with a Special Relay

Deborah Groeber is a member of the Philadelphia chapter of Achilles International, a track organization that makes it possible for people with disabilities to ...

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Designing a Bedroom with Accessibility Features

After a long and stressful day, your bedroom should be your very own personal oasis of calm and tranquillity. However, this isn’t always the case for people ...

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Exercises for Amputees: A Guide to Improve Mobility After Limb Loss

It’s estimated that about 185,000 amputations are done in the United States each year, and about one in 190 Americans are currently living with the loss of a ...

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Glaucoma Empowerment Guide: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition where the optic nerve (the nerve behind the eye) is damaged, leading to vision loss. More and more ...

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10 Best Remote Jobs for People with Disabilities

According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), 16% of the world's population (1.3 billion people) lives with significant disabilities. ...

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