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An assistive device is an appliance or device which helps an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or leisure activities.

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  1. Discharge Planning Begins at the Time of Admission
    By Patricia L. Tomsko, M.D., National Family Caregivers Association
    Your loved one has just entered the hospital. It may be for a routine procedure or a serious complication of his/her chronic illness. In either case, you immediately begin to focus on how to make the hospital stay as…
  2. Learning Demo - The Brain
    LightBridge
  3. Informed Consumer's Guide to Wheelchair Selection
    By Lynn R. Halverson, Katherine A. Belknap, AbleData
  4. Factsheet on Powered Wheelchairs
    AbleData
    Find out if you need a powered wheelchair and learn about options available.
  5. Fact Sheet - Alzheimer's Disease
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  6. Vision Aids for Impaired Peripheral or Tunnel Vision
    AbleData
    A person's peripheral vision loss may be slowed, arrested or even reversed with timely and effective medical treatment.
  7. APPEARANCE MATTERS
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  8. Mobility Training for User and Public Safety (with Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters)
    AbleData
    The wheelchair user who has learned about, and understands the various safety issues will enjoy more, better and safer mobility.
  9. Driving Skills Assessment
    Use this form to identify if your loved one needs to modify or stop driving.
  10. Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life
    National Institute on Aging
    You don't need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more active. Physical activity can and should be part of your everyday life.
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