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Most wheelchair accidents happen from tipping or falling, with older adults at higher risk of serious injury and caregivers prone to strain. Following safety tips can help reduce risk for both groups.

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Read our guide to research and choose the best wheelchair lift company for you. Handicap lifts come in interior, exterior and hybrid models and can attach to vans, sedans and other vehicles. We looked ...

Because I can walk short distances, strangers judge me for using a wheelchair. But it allows me to be the parent my active toddler needs. By Jessica Slice This story was originally published on Nov.

Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...

It’s not every day that 79-year-old Ruth Noyes gets to dangle her feet in the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, it’s been years since the resident of Daytona Manor Nursing Home, South Daytona, has been able to ...

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