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New Information on Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that slowly destroys brain cells, destroying memory and thinking skills. The incidence of Alzheimer's is rising,

The Occipital Lobes and Their (Dys)Function

While the Occipital Lobes are found at the back of the head, they serve as the visual cortex, and damage to them can produce significant disability for the survivor. Lesions to the occipital lobe can precipitate illusions, hallucinations, or the inability to distinguish color or movement changes.

Mobility EquipmentBasic Need Of Every Disabled People

Disabled people are kind of downtrodden people in society. The disability is the worst enemy of their life, that prohibits them from performing various daily chorus or other task that they used to perform regularly when they were well. Such tasks include morning walk, buying grocery or vegetables fo

How to Apply for a Handicap Sign in Philadelphia

Having a handicap sign in Philidelphia is helpful if you have a disability that keeps you from walking very far. The sign allows qualifying people to park in designed "handicap parking" spaces which are located a short distance from their intended destination. Getting a handicapped pass can greatly

Do You Need More Than a Manual Wheel Chair?

A simple manual wheel chair can do a lot for you, but do you need something more, perhaps a ''specialized'' wheelchair? This article will show you your options and help you decide on whether you need another kind of wheelchair.

How to Disable MRUs in SDI

The acronym "MRU" stands for "Most Recently Used." This refers to the most recently used files on a computer. When applying the term to an SDI, which stands for a "Standard Date Interface," you will be removing recently used data from log files that are typically automatically stored on your compute

Organizations Providing Resources For Autism

Autism is the most leading disease among the children. The proper reason of the disease could not be recognized, however genetic issues accompanied by some environmental issues are the suggested reason behind it.

Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism - The Hidden Disabilities

As a therapist, I often refer to High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome as"Hidden Disabilities".Many myths exist about people who have High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome.People will often refer to them as "Rain Man", or make comments to them such as, "Wow, t

What Is a Lift Chair and Why You May Need One

After an injury or even a medical procedure, many find themselves stranded, locked and loaded in one place for a very long time while recuperating. This is extremely boring, and many people find themselves pushing ...

Shopping For Walk-In Baths - What You Should Look For

Walk-in baths are built to help increase the independence of people who, due to various physical limitations, may experience mobility difficulties. These are people who, in the absence of the said baths, would probably have no chance of bathing on their own.

How to Access jDownloads on Joomla

The Joomla JDownloads extension provides an interface to site users allowing them to download files you've uploaded. It's commonly used for basic file sharing, although it can also be used to sell downloadable products. To access the JDownloads management panel you'll need to sign in to your Joomla

Add Stevia Sweeteners to your diet for health

Overconsumption of sugar can cause diabetes and make you obese. If you think that the artificial sweeteners are a good replacement to sugar then you need to revisit your assumption. For your information, artificial sweeteners ...

Spina Bifida - Who Is At Risk For Spina Bifida?

Doctors are not certain what causes spina bifida, or why neural tubes do not develop or close properly in some babies, though they have identified a few risk factors for spina bifida. Risk factors include race, gender, family history, folic acid deficiency, diabetes, obesity and increased body tempe

How to Disable the Bcmwltry.Exe Process

Bcmwltry.exe belongs to Broadcom Corporation Wireless Network Software. The process this extension represents places an icon in your tray bar, allowing you to access the software with the click of your mouse. Bcmwltry.exe is not considered an essential system process, and thus it can be disabled, bu

Tests for dyslexia adults

Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency inaccuracy in being able to read (CLICK ON THE BOTTOM LINK TO TAKE YOUR TEST FOR DYSLEXIA)

Orthopaedic implants: a breakthrough innovation

GPC Medical is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of Orthopaedic Implants, Medical Instruments, Orthopaedic Instruments, Medical Equipments and Medical Implants. Designed in line with stat

Adaptive Equipment May Just Keep You Driving!

There are many diseases and illnesses that strike and cause individuals to have to adapt to new ways of doing familiar tasks.Same can be true for people who have suffered a spinal cord injury, amputation or accident; where performance behind the wheel may not be possible because of physical impairme