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A Look at the Different Kinds of Mobility Scooters

Choosing the right mobility scooter can seem very difficult if you don't know much about them, especially with the many different models of mobility scooters available. There are, however, three distinct types of mobility scooters and breaking them down into categories can make selecting the right one much easier.

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Understanding Subprime Mortgages

A number of financial experts blame much of the financial crisis on subprime mortgages. While these mortgages certainly contributed to our current financial problems, they were only a part of the problem.

2 comments    finance money real estate
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How is Boric Acid Able to Kill Insects When It is Only as Toxic as Table Salt?

Boric acid is a very common chemical that is often used as an insecticide. Boric acid can be used to make very simple and effective ant traps, saving a great deal of money. However, it is only toxic to humans in relatively large doses.

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This is a sports wheelchair that would be used to play wheelchair rugby. Note its protective cage for the legs.79

Selecting The Right Type of Wheelchair

There are a large number of wheelchairs available, but they can basically be divided into three different categories. Determining what type of wheelchair is best can be a little bit daunting, but it doesn't have to be...

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AC Stair Lifts vs DC Stair Lifts

Finding a way to increase safety at home is essential for seniors with limited mobility and making the stairs safer is often the most important concern. This article discusses the differences between AC Stair Lifts and DC Stair Lifts, which are designed to make using the stairs much easier.

2 comments    health safety elderly
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Assistive Technology for Computers

For those who have difficulty seeing or hearing, using a computer might not be very easy. Fortunately, there are a number of assistive technologies available to make it easier to use a computer.

2 comments    technology software computer
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VIM: A Brief Introduction

VIM is a very handy command line text editor for Linux, but if you have never used it, VIM can be a little confusing. For those that have their own website, VIM can be very handy, because you can SSH...

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Dumbwaiters and their Uses

The stairs can be a very dangerous place in a home and falls on the stairs is the leading cause of accidental death among the elderly. Falls occur on the stairs everyday and are sometimes caused by...

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Senior Staircase Safety

It is common for seniors to have difficulty using the stairs safely, which can pose some very serious health risks. Stair lifts are one type of tool that is used by seniors, and others who have limited mobility, to make the staircase safer and fully accessible.

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X-rays are one way that psoriatic arthritis is detected. 71

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and psoriatic arthritis is one of the more common kinds. As the name implies, psoriatic arthritis shares some symptoms of psoriasis.

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