No matter how many songs and commercials spout the living forever and remaining young theme, aging is an inevitable part of life. While it is possible to embrace the changes and age with grace, there are some health issues that can arise that come...
Assistive listening technologies are devices to help the deaf and hard of hearing participate in everyday communication, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. These specialized devices are used in addition to hearing aids...
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that adults participate in a minimum of three to five days per week of 20 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, as well as two to three days per week of resistance and flexibility...
Assistive technology can help improve the quality of life for children with autism and their families. According to the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, assistive technology refers to any item, piece of...
Assistive technology devices help children with learning or physical disabilities function and participate in education despite their respective limitations. Assistive devices can help students improve reading, hearing or general communication...
Children with disabilities and special needs often rely on assistive technology devices to communicate and learn. Assistive devices are those that allow children to hear, see and understand through various tools that range from equipment to...
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) helps couples overcome infertility challenges. However, assisted reproductive technologies do not overcome every barrier. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), women under...
Cooking accidents are the leading cause of fire-related injuries for older Americans. The kitchen is one of the most loved, active, yet potentially dangerous rooms in the home. So, never leave your kitchen alone when you are cooking. Most kitchen...
What qualifies as a medication? A complete list is probably longer than you think and includes any prescriptions you take, herbal supplements, vitamins and any over-the-counter drugs you use on a regular basis. Start by making a full list of all...
The Kentucky's Office for the Americans with Disabilities Act points out that 3 percent to 5 percent of children in school have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The disorder can affect a child's attention, behavior or both, which...
Regular physical exercise has been shown consistently to enhance health and functioning in all populations, even for seniors. Some say exercise keeps your mind sharper and your mood happier. Genes do not explain the aging process entirely, so...
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have problems with muscle tone, balance and motor skills. CP is caused by brain damage during development. CP is actually an umbrella term that describes several disorders. Depending on the area of the brain that...
Just about everybody has experienced symptoms of GERD at one time or another. About 17 million people in the United States have heartburn and other symptoms of GERD. For seniors, the discomfort of GERD can be a daily ordeal causing some to avoid...
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics suggests that those facing memory loss and their loved ones create a safe, comfortable, supportive, and sensory-filled environment that promotes independence. This may encompass providers of support services either...
Almost all seniors have problems with dry and fragile skin. Nearly 85 percent of older people develop a condition known as winter itch, which is caused by overheated, dry indoor air. Summer heat and low humidity can overwhelm the skin's natural...
Getting pregnant is more challenging for women at 40 than it is for their younger counterparts. This is because around the age of 32, according to the Mayo Clinic, a woman's fertility begins to decline. According to the American Society for...
According to the Mayo Clinic, advanced age is one of the leading causes of both male and female infertility. In fact, it reports that after age 32, a woman's chance of getting pregnant begins to decline. The likelihood of a woman over 40 having...
A leg lifter is an assistive device that helps you raise your foot off the floor when you are unable to do it on your own. Leg lifters are useful for stepping in an out of an automobile or lifting your foot into the footrest of a wheel chair. The...
Cerebral palsy is a condition in which movement is impaired because the brain is unable to send proper signals to the muscles. In spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy, movement on one side of the body is affected.
Assistive reproductive technologies, or ARTs, are fertility treatments that enhance a woman's ability to get pregnant. According to the Canadian Medical Association, ARTs include anything from fertility-enhancing drugs to more complex procedures...
Visually impaired musicians participate in every area of music. They are vocalists, pianists and drummers; they play every instrument imaginable, learn to sight-sing; and read and compose music. Children who are visually impaired learn music in...
Due to improvements in electronic technology, advanced wheelchairs can be customized to include features that meet the specific needs of the CP patient. You can order a joystick-operated wheelchair that comes with built-in communication...
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that one out of every five persons living in the U.S. exhibits signs or symptoms of arthritis in at least one joint -- frequently in the hands or wrists. When your joints are attacked by...
According to the National Institutes of Health, a woman's chance of getting pregnant begins to drop after she reaches 30. Women over 40 may also have the added complication of health problems that come with age, according to the Mayo Clinic....
Researchers at Merck report that children with mild cerebral palsy grow up normally and typically can attend regular schools. Other children with more severe symptoms require special education, extensive physical therapy and lifelong care. Parents...
Special devices can help a child who has cerebral palsy increase his mobility and interaction with others. Cerebral palsy is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood, affecting approximately 500,000 children and adults in the...
Assistive listening devices are systems that help people with hearing loss hear teachers, performers, television shows and other sounds more effectively. Assistive listening devices, or ALDs, use wireless and wired technology and both sound and...
Children with autism or other developmental disabilities typically suffer from impairments in their ability to communicate. They often have limited or delayed language and speech skills. Professionals, such as speech and developmental therapists,...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to identify a number of neurological impairments typically appearing in infancy or early childhood, according to researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. People affected with...