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Coping with Parkinsons

When we are young, most of us who are fit and healthy have the view that we are in control of life. It never seems to cross our minds that one day we may struggle with issues of mobility and have our...

3 comments    health self help disabilities
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Living with Parkinson's

Whilst it is common knowledge that Michael J Fox and Mohammed Ali have Parkinson’s disease, it is surprising how little people know about it. In this article I hope to give some idea of how this...

0 comments    health self help myself
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A Practical Guide to Adult Diapers

Yes, that is what they are called. There is no way around it. If you can't bear the thought of needing or wearing them then find some other euphemism that you can live with. "Protection" might be a good one. ...

1 comment    disability diapers diaper
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Google Adsense Ban Adsense

There is a question that seems to have much confusion surrounding it. That question is "Does Google blacklist your website and ban your Adsense Account if you post duplicate content?" The answer to that...

0 comments    adsense ads adsense account
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Down Syndrome, Prenatal Testing and Changing Perceptions of Down Syndrome

People with Down Syndrome, once institutionalized and marginalized, gained acceptance and became fully recognised members of society in the 1970's. But the population of people with Down syndrome is...

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SPINAL CRIPPLING DUE TO SHINGLES

A POX ON HERPES ZOSTER by Helen Borel,RN,PhD I'm reaching out for any medical, neurologic or other interested individuals to provide me with information I cannot seem to locate on the internet...not even...

2 comments    shingles crippling herpes zoster
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Homelessness and Death Caused by the Social Security Disability Backlog

Reaching unprecented levels, the backlog for new Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income cases is worsening instead of getting better. Since 2000, the backlog at the Administrative Law...

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What is an invisible disability?

An invisible disability, also known as a hidden disability, is any disability (something that significantly affects your normal life activities) that isn't obvious to an onlooker. You may be surprised to learn that the majority of disabilities fall into this category.

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Handicap Shower Accessories

When it comes to stuff like bathrooms and showers and all the extra nice things we can get for them, we see the vision through the eyes of the able bodied and all that entails. But we're not all able bodied...

2 comments    handicap shower seat
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Toy and Gift Ideas for Kids With Special Needs

Buying gifts for a child with special needs isn't as difficult as it may seem. I know that my own mom is always at a loss as to what to buy for our son. He's 14 years old now, and has significant physical and...

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