The holidays are an exciting time and they’re just about upon us, with Thanksgiving kicking off the season! While we have a lot to be grateful for, it’s easy to become stressed when planning holiday gatherings and lose sight of what really matters during these special times. If you have a friend or family memberContinue reading “Make Your Thanksgiving Gathering Inclusive”
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Navigating the Holidays with Your Scooter
The holidays are just around the corner which means that there will be a lot of hustle and bustle for the next several weeks, maybe even months. From shopping for gifts to visiting family members, it can be both an exciting and stressful time. Having a mobility scooter is meant to be an asset, helpingContinue reading “Navigating the Holidays with Your Scooter”
Dealing with Loss, Using Self Care
September was Mental Health Awareness Month and October is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. There has never been more attention and light on these issues as the world is forced to adapt to isolation, social distancing and insurmountable loss during the global health, cultural and political crisis of 2020. Many are asking: how do we cope,Continue reading “Dealing with Loss, Using Self Care”
What is a Yellow Pumpkin?
You see them everywhere: in stores, on porches, in person and on Instagram but do you know why we carve jack-o’-lanterns? Traditions come from history and pumpkin carving has some deep roots. Decorating and carving pumpkins started in Ireland where other types of root vegetables like turnips and potatoes were used by people to decorate.Continue reading “What is a Yellow Pumpkin?”
Does Medicare Pay for Scooter Lifts?
What is Medicare? Medicare is a federally funded program that is designed to provide health insurance to people age 65 and over, as well as certain individuals with disabilities. Some of these individuals include people who are blind, totally and permanently disabled and have been receiving Social Security disability payments for 24 months, or whoContinue reading “Does Medicare Pay for Scooter Lifts?”
Finding a Compatible Lift for Your Scooter
If you don’t have a wheelchair accessible vehicle and are an ambulatory wheelchair or mobility scooter user, purchasing a lift could be beneficial for you and your loved ones. You can safely store your mobility device in your vehicle and bring it with you wherever you go. There are several kinds of vehicle lifts forContinue reading “Finding a Compatible Lift for Your Scooter”
PRIDE MOBILITY® LAUNCHES GO CHAIR® MED POWER CHAIR
Contact Information: Rebecca Bria Public Relations Manager (800) 800-8586 ext. 1380 rbria@pridemobility.com EXETER, PA – The new Go Chair® MED Power Chair* from Pride Mobility Products® is now available. The Go Chair MED has a similar footprint to Pride’s popular Go Chair®, however with additional enhancements, the Go Chair MED is HCPCS coded as K0821Continue reading “PRIDE MOBILITY® LAUNCHES GO CHAIR® MED POWER CHAIR”
SCI Awareness
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is when a traumatic event, disease, or virus damages the cells within the spinal cord and affects the nerves that relay signals back and forth from the brain and the body, resulting in the loss of normal function. September was designated as National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month byContinue reading “SCI Awareness”
Moving as You Age: What to Keep in Mind
Research and planning are the keys to success in many areas of life. Although you can’t factor in unexpected circumstances, planning helps you have an idea of what you want, and it gives you direction as you are moving towards your goal. You’re getting ready for retirement and are looking for your next house. MaybeContinue reading “Moving as You Age: What to Keep in Mind”
Adaptive Halloween Costumes
While it’s undeniable that COVID-19 has changed our landscape and upcoming holiday experiences, there are still ways to have fun and be festive while practicing safe social distancing during this time. One of those ways is to dress up for Halloween! There are a few great options for adaptive Halloween costumes from retailers that rangeContinue reading “Adaptive Halloween Costumes”