Long term spinal cord injury (SCI) and diabetes? According to some researchers the two go together like coffee and cream, like Bonnie and Clyde. Dr. Bill Bauman, for example, has studied diabetes extensively in spinal cord injured people. He writes that as many as 20 percent of spinal cord injury survivors have adult-onset diabetes; anContinue reading “Diabetes”
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Helpful Tips on Traveling with Your Mobility Product
Summer is here and it’s time to travel! Don’t let limited mobility keep you at home. Many scooters and power chairs are designed to be portable. Discover how you can make your next vacation unforgettable with these Pride products. Flying High With a portable mobility product, flying to your exotic beach destination is a breeze.Continue reading “Helpful Tips on Traveling with Your Mobility Product”
Fatigue In Mobility Device
We’re hearing more and more about fatigue these days. Who cares? Isn’t fatigue just part of getting older? Well, the truth is, new data indicate that fatigue may be a bigger deal than any of us thought. Longitudinal research-research which studies the same individuals over a number of years to see how they’ve changed-is suggestingContinue reading “Fatigue In Mobility Device”
Gift Guide to Mobility Product Accessories
Some of the best gifts come in small packages. Mobility scooter accessories and power wheelchair accessories make life more convenient, whether at home or on the go. The best way to know what gift would be right for your loved ones is to look at their lifestyle. Mobility Scooter Accessories At Pride, we offer sixContinue reading “Gift Guide to Mobility Product Accessories”
Interacting with Your Doctor
Many medical doctors, particularly general practitioners, family practitioners, or internists, see relatively few people with spinal cord injuries. They may not be aware of its complications or its impact on aging. Therefore, you, as an SCI survivor, need to learn what you can about your current condition so you can inform your doctor of yourContinue reading “Interacting with Your Doctor”
Interview with Dave Park – National Park Service | Pride Mobility®
Interviewer: Terri Rozaieski Pride took the opportunity to contact Bob Stanton, Director of the National Park Service (NPS) regarding the accessibility of our Nation’s State Parks. Mr. Stanton promptly offered his enthusiastic response to our inquiry and offered an interview with Dave Park, Accessibility Program Coordinator for NPS. Following is the text of that exchange:Continue reading “Interview with Dave Park – National Park Service | Pride Mobility®”
How are National Parks Accessible
Interviewer: Terri Rozaieski Pride took the opportunity to contact Bob Stanton, Director of the National Park Service (NPS) regarding the accessibility of our Nation’s State Parks. Mr. Stanton promptly offered his enthusiastic response to our inquiry and offered an interview with Dave Park, Accessibility Program Coordinator for NPS. Following is the text of that exchange:Continue reading “How are National Parks Accessible”
Long Term Caregivers
No one plans on spinal cord injury. “No one” includes you-the spouse, the family, the person who provides care-as well as the survivor. Yet you’ve been there, all this time. And by now you know that there’s not much out there in the way of support for spouses, friends and family. You say you feelContinue reading “Long Term Caregivers”
Maintaining Mobility
By Carol Daus Assistive equipment helps the geriatric population stay active and independent. Today’s seniors have never been more on the go. Between postponing retirement and participating in sports and activities once relegated to the young, most people over the age of 65 are living much more active lives than their parents did. Given thisContinue reading “Maintaining Mobility”
Medication Misuse and Abuse: Know the Signs
Although prescription drug abuse is a widespread problem, there is an increasing risk for medication misuse and abuse among older adults. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and their page, “Specific Populations and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse,” older adults and seniors are more likely to experience problems with medication.Continue reading “Medication Misuse and Abuse: Know the Signs”