Specialty Products
These articles and resources highlight a range of products, from mobility aids to bathing assistance tools to nebulizers.
December 22, 2020 | Specialty Products
What to Know About the Tabletop and Portable Nebulizer
A nebulizer administers medication in the form of a mist. It can help people with breathing problems. We spoke with Anthony Barone, a registered respiratory therapist and neonatal pediatric specialist (RRT-NPS) with CHC Solutions, Inc., and learned important and useful information about them.
October 16, 2020 | Specialty Products
The Best Way to Clean Your Nebulizer
It is always important to keep up with cleaning your nebulizer. Make sure you clean the equipment in a smoke and dust-free environment away from open windows. Also, be sure to store it in a location off the floor and away from areas where someone may vacuum or dust. It is a good idea to have an extra nebulizer cup and mouthpiece or mask at all times.
August 20, 2020 | Specialty Products
Autism and Providing Structure at Home
When a caregiver learns all that they can about autism and gets involved with a child’s treatment, it can go a long way, according to the health-themed website Help Guide. Additionally, it helps when a caregiver provides the child structure and a strong sense of safety. Here are some tips.
August 4, 2020 | Specialty Products
Sleep and Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities (ID,) particularly those with features of autism, often can experience difficulty maintaining a normal sleep schedule, according to the website BioMed Central. Sleep disruption also might cause additional attention and learning problems for the child and disrupt the entire family.
July 24, 2020 | Specialty Products
Although Cerebral Palsy (CP) itself doesn’t cause oral deformities, many of its symptoms lead to oral problems and patients with CP are at a greater risk of dental issues, according to a nurse writing for the website Cerebral Palsy Guidance.
July 8, 2020 | Specialty Products
Home Modification Grants for People with Disabilities
Every year, more Americans living with disabilities become homeowners. According to the website Home Advisor, purchasing a home is only half the complete picture since the nature of someone’s disability can impact many aspects of life, including the way they access, maneuver through, and enjoy activities at home.
June 1, 2020 | Specialty Products
How to Stay Fit in Your Wheelchair
Diet and exercise tips flood the Internet but there are few resources out there for wheelchair users to find their own exercise routine, an important part of staying in shape. The website 101Mobility has assembled a list of links and videos to illustrate that exercise is for people of all abilities.
April 7, 2020 | Specialty Products
Bathing A Child With Cerebral Palsy
Bathing leads to good hygiene but it also is good exercise and an excellent bonding opportunity between a caregiver and a child with cerebral palsy. The Birth Injury Guide details some helpful information.
February 19, 2020 | Specialty Products
Traveling by Plane with A Wheelchair
Traveling can require a lot of pre-planning. But, when a traveler is someone with special needs, especially a child, that drive to plan and prepare is heightened.
February 6, 2020 | Specialty Products
Best Cruises for Wheelchair Users and The Disabled
Cruise ships are becoming more and more accessible every year, and various American ports are increasingly aware of the need to cater to disabled visitors who use wheelchairs, according to Spinning The Globe, a website dedicated to travel for wheelchair users.
January 10, 2020 | Specialty Products
Finding Grants for Wheelchair-Accessible Vans
If someone who has special needs – or their caregiver — needs assistance in buying a wheelchair-accessible van, they should know that U.S. states and organizations offer various grants and other assistance programs for those who qualify, according to the website The Mobility Resource.