Stair Lift - Making Life Easier

There comes a point in your life when you have to admit to things. Like your chocolate addiction that is so bad you have candy bars hidden in the toilet tank. Or maybe you admit to your irrational fear of washcloths that has plagued you since childhood. Sometimes, what you admit to can be embarrassing but you still have to do it. And, as you get older, it becomes harder and harder to own up to things that might make you seem less able. At some point, you might find that it is getting harder and harder to get up the stairs. Maybe it's time to look into a stair lift.

That's right, you don't have to worry. There's a simple solution that will make it easy to overcome this problem. You can install a stair lift. This is a mechanical device that fits onto the wall beside your stairs. It's a rail that has a chair or a platform attached to it. The chair will carry you up and down the stairs and can be modified to carry your wheelchair if you have one.

You can customize your stair lift to have a number of features that will make your stair-riding experience more fun. The first thing you can do is decorate your chair if you're so inclined. Some ribbons trailing from the seat will make for a fun ride as you ascend or descend. You can also purchase a chair that has adjustable seat height. This is good if you want to be able to decide how far from the floor you want to be. You can also equip it with a call station so that if it gets stuck halfway up, you'll be able to call for help. This is very handy in emergencies. Never assume nothing will go wrong; it's better to be safe rather than sorry. You can also invest in a seatbelt if you're afraid you will fall out of the chair. This is a safety precaution that is well worth procuring.

When you're choosing the material for your stair lift, you want to pay special attention to the rails. They're usually made from aluminum and are very durable. In some houses, the rails will cross over doorways and it is unavoidable. Your rails can come with a hinge that will allow them to be folded back when in use. Once you fold them back, you'll be able to access the doors without interference. It's a bit of a pain to constantly have to fold back the rails but it is easier than ducking under them whenever you want to go through the doorway. Before you purchase your rails, also check to see if you need straight ones or curved rails, depending on the design of your stairs. Be sure you know how long the rails need to be and if you need curved rails or folding rails before you place your order so you don't have to adjust it later or end up without enough rails for the staircase.

If it's getting harder for you to climb the stairs, there's no shame in admitting it. Just install a simple stair lift and your life can be easy again.

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Mind Over Handicap

A handicap person is a broad phrase. It would be an endless task to categorize and list every type of handicap. So let's concentrate on stability, strength and leveraging.

I'm talking to people who can do some walking, maybe needs assistance with a mobility scooter or needs a walking cane or walking stick, can exercise, can do light house work, some light outdoor work but overall handicap. You would need very little supervision if any at all.

Stability. There is a lot of determination in that word. The mind is a very powerful, grey and white matter that controls and coordinates the mental physical actions we do on a daily basis. So exercise the mind by doing puzzles, read a book, take up a new hobby, just to name a few ideas.

Strength. You don't have to be strong to be strong. I'm handicap born with Arthrogryposis. Had club feet from this and today I'm half of 120 years old with no ankle movement and it's getting tough to walk. Determination will dominate you to give you the will power to do your best and give your best. Will power is what you choose as long as you have an end in sight.

Leveraging. This word is used quite heavy in the financial arena but what about leveraging your handicap. Yes, you can. There were a lot of things I couldn't do as a kid growing up. Living on the farm gave me challenges but I leveraged myself to do these challenges and it's no different today. So you can't take long walks, like you could 5 years ago. Plan out your walk accordingly by having a preset resting area you can sit and rest. Maybe your doctor has recommended using a walking cane or walking stick, by all means use them. If worse came to worse and you had to use a mobility scooter take your walking cane or walking stick with you. Now if you stop along somewhere to look around, you can dismount your mobility scooter and use your cane or stick to cruise around.

The mind is a very powerful onboard computer. You control it the best way you can through motivation and determination. Sometime the pain, discomfort or depression tries to interfere but remember you control your mind which controls your attitude. If your motivated you will envision the end result. It takes determination to make that first step in achieving your goal.

Do not ever take things for granted, yes there are people out there that want to help but if you can maintain your independence, that will make you a success in life. Sharing your stories about your handicap with others and at the same time let the stories be told of your determination, will empower you with a positive attitude. One of my favorite saying is, nobody has the right nor the ability to ruin your attitude. Remember that phrase everyday.

With my handicap I go through challenges everyday and with a positive attitude I overcome my challenges.

What To Look For In Children's Wheelchair Gloves

If you are a parent or relative of a child who uses a wheelchair and you been looking for pediatric wheelchair gloves you may find that you are in for a very difficult challenge. The reason is that you will probably find very few brands of wheelchair gloves for children available for sale. The market for children's wheelchair gloves is considerably smaller than the market for adult wheelchair gloves. So, few manufacturers make gloves for kids who use wheelchair and few dealers want to carry children's wheelchair gloves.

However, even if you have managed to find gloves for kids who use wheelchairs and if you have bought them, you may find that they do not last very long. The reason for this is that many manufacturers make their pediatric wheel chair gloves from synthetics and other such materials, because they are stretchy and can accommodate various size hands. Yet, many wheelchair gloves made for children are not built to last very long. In addition, kids hands like the rest of their bodies, will grow. So, it is possible that the child can out-grow their gloves.

So, what should you look for when buying a pediatric wheel chair glove?

First, consider buying gloves for wheelchairs which are made of leather. Why? Kids can be hard on everything. They are hard on their clothes, their toys and of course they will be hard on their wheel chair gloves. Gloves made of synthetic materials may not last very long. Quality leather is usually very durable and will usually last longer than many synthetics which currently are on the market.

Second, keep in mind that children's hands will grow. Sometimes the hands of kids will grow slowly and other times their hands will grow in spurts. Therefore, you may want to find children's wheelchair gloves which are adjustable and which will adapt well to the child's changing hand size. Otherwise it is possible that your child may outgrow the gloves.

Third, look for a glove which will not only protect the child's hand, but will also help them to push their wheelchair. A wheel chair glove with a grip pad on the palm will help improve the grip. If there is no grip pad on the palm of the glove, it may do little to help the child push the wheelchair.

Fourth, look for a pediatric glove which will look good. Many kids can be particular about what they wear. If they do not like the glove and will not wear it, then the best glove in the world won't help them very much.

Should price be an issue when buying kids wheel chair gloves? Yes and no. If the gloves do not last very long, then you certainly do not want to spend much on them. However, a good pair of quality wheelchair gloves, like a good pair of quality shoes, should be worth paying a bit more.

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