10th March 2010
H1N1, also known colloquially as the swine flu, has certainly received a great deal of attention on the Internet and in traditional media as well. The danger is real and there may be future waves of what can rightly be called a pandemic virus.
As annua...
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08th February 2010
Many things change as we age, but the desire for freedom and privacy isn't one of them. If you feel unsteady when using a conventional bathtub, a walk-in model may be the safe and convenient way to adjust to your lifestyle without resorting to in-home car...
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02nd February 2010
The most obvious reason for choosing a walk-in tub is limited mobility due to age or disability. However, there are many other benefits to choosing a walk-in tub model for your home that go beyond the practical. Hydrotherapy has been used to treat illness...
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29th January 2010
As technology advances further and further with each passing year, the array of new devices intended to make our lives simpler can be daunting. Even a person with a good grasp on modern computing and machinery can quickly become lost by the rapid changes ...
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29th January 2010
In 2007, my stepfather Carl underwent surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm. The trauma of the surgery was so great that he had a stroke during the operation. When he awoke, he was paralyzed from the waist down. Carl was a fiercely independent man; a World...
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27th January 2010
Walk-in bathtubs are called safety tubs and these allow users to enter into the bathtub easily without having to climb in. The special doors of watertight feature swing wide open once the tub gets empty. This creates a nice entryway, which is not more tha...
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27th January 2010
Walk-in bathtubs are fantastic equipment pieces for those who are elderly or have issues with mobility. Not only do these tubs allow the user adequate safety but also provide a relaxing and soothing bathing experience, which can be very much coveted by pe...
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25th January 2010
Modern stair lift technology offers a lot of different features for the home user. Knowing about the availability of these features can help you reach a better buying decision. Manufacturers have taken into account a variety of issues and offer features t...
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22nd January 2010
As modern medicine causes our lifespans to grow longer and longer, chances are good that each of us knows someone with limited mobility. My uncle had a stroke in 2001 which left him unable to walk. Throughout his illness, his wife and son have had to adap...
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18th January 2010
So you've just picked up your first SLR camera. You've read the manual and surfed a few websites, and now you're ready to get out there and shoot some Pulitzer-grade photography. But before you hit the pavement with your camera in-hand, take a moment to ...
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15th January 2010
Wheelchair lifts specifically designed for residential areas are critical and essential if there are elderly people or disabled persons in the home. If these persons are using wheelchairs in the home, then such lifts are mandatory. Since it becomes diffic...
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15th January 2010
If you are experiencing mobility difficulties, it may be time to make some changes in your home to accommodate your own safety. If you live in a multilevel house, and are having difficulties getting up and down stairs, a stair lift could be the right solu...
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14th January 2010
Many persons love to take bath but because of their disability or restrictions in movement they are not able to do so easily. Such persons find it difficult to get out or into the bathtub. They cannot do so in the same manner as they used to. Due to certa...
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08th January 2010
Wheelchair lifts are mechanical devices, which are specifically meant to lift the wheelchairs. Thus, persons who have difficulty in using their wheelchairs or cannot step up easily are able to get easy access with these wheelchair lifts. Such kinds of dev...
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08th January 2010
These days it has become increasingly tough to get to places without having a vehicle. Even those persons who can travel with ease and without hassles, proper transportation mechanisms are necessary. For those persons who have disabilities or restrictions...
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