Mobility Scooters are often the perfect solution for those who have difficulty walking, but want to maintain their independence and manage everyday tasks on their own.    It is important that you choose mobility scooters that fit your lifestyle, abilities and plans.  Considerations such as where and when the mobility scooter will be used, weight capacity, battery life, maneuverability, ease of transport, [...]

A mobility scooter – sometimes called a power scooter or disability scooter – is simply a motorized device powered by an electrical system with a rechargeable battery.  The seat sits over two rear wheels and there is a flat area for your feet.  Handlebars are used to steer. If you have difficulty walking, or can’t walk at all, [...]

If anyone has ever said you have a dirty mouth, they were right.  A normal, healthy mouth is host to millions of germs and more than 500 identified bacterial strains.  And even though you use toothpaste to clean your teeth, and water to rinse your toothbrush, studies have shown that toothbrushes still become contaminated with bacteria, blood, [...]

Sure the holidays are jolly, but let’s be honest . . . for most adults ’tis the season to be stressed out.  And if you’re traveling, you have an added layer of complexity.  Traveling with a disability or injury?  Yet another layer.  This year we suggest you gear up and travel smart so you can arrive at your destination [...]

Ahhhh, the joys of summer vacations in the car.   Cruisin’ down the road with the kids, grandma and the dog.   Feeling free and happy . . . Ohhhhh, the queasy stomachs, the back pain, butt pain, boo boos, bathroom breaks, fussy babies . . . Every trip has its ups and downs.  Minimize your downs with these [...]

May is National “Better Sleep Month”.  We think that’s brilliant because we have some really, really great products to help you sleep better – and they’re all natural.  At least you won’t have to worry about driving the car or raiding the fridge while under the influence of sleeping pills!  Whether you have general insomnia, hot flashes, a [...]

My friends tease me about my cold hands and feet.  I mean, they are sooooo cold!  I’ve tried all kinds of things to warm up (even moving from Nebraska to Arizona) but I just seem to run a few degrees south of normal.  Yeah, ‘boo hoo’, I know, it’s 70 degrees here in January and [...]

There are a lot of reasons you could become stranded on the road – running out of gas, a dead battery, a flat tire, getting stuck in the mud or snow, bad weather, losing your keys or mechanical failures to name a few. If you do get stranded remember to stay calm, use your head [...]

Once you’ve taken the Steps to Winterize your Car, it is unlikely that you’ll experience a breakdown due to mechanical failure, but you never know what else might leave you stuck in your car. Millions of motorists are stranded each year because of bad weather, accidents, flat tires, getting stuck in the mud or snow, [...]

Cold weather is hard on cars.  It makes things that you thought were just fine stop working, break, snap or  freeze up.  I’m worried that some people haven’t formally gone through the checklist to make sure their vehicle is ready.   I went over this checklist with my mom and thank goodness she was already set.  Are you? [...]