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For many seniors, the most difficult part of a serious injury or illness isn’t treatment or recovery. Rather, it’s adjusting to a new way of life with limited mobility. There are a wide range of conditions that can cause mobility limitations, from strokes to arthritis to joint challenges and more.

Aside from Christmas, there may be no more widely-anticipated holiday for children than Halloween. It’s a night to put on a fun or scary costume, roam the neighborhood with friends, and load up on candy and other sweet treats. For most children, Halloween is one of the high points of the year.

If you have recently begun suffering from mobility challenges, you may already have a scooter on your radar. Scooters are often invaluable tools for those with mobility limitations. They can help you access places that may be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. They’re also helpful when you’re able to walk, but could use assistance with moving faster or covering long distances.

When you or a loved one suffers from an injury or illness that results in limited mobility, you may need to reassess nearly every item and element in your home. Are the doorways wide enough for a wheelchair? Are chairs and sofas low enough for an easy transfer? Are the bathrooms safe? There are a wide range of questions and items that have to be considered.

It’s may not be a pleasant thing to think about, but it’s a reality for many retirees. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average 65-year-old today has a 70 percent chance of needing some form of long-term care in their lifetime. For many, that care will be provided in the home. If you have suffered an injury or illness that has limited your mobility or other functions, you may have a strong desire to stay in your home as long as possible.

It’s a situation that many adult children find themselves in. For decades your parent has been there for you. She’s provided emotional support and guidance. She has helped you financially, and has possibly been your closest ally. In short, your parent has been a shining constant in your life. Now the roles are reversed and she’s the one who needs your support.

The next time you visit Med Mart’s website, you may notice a new feature in the bottom righthand corner. It’s a small box that reads, “Google Trusted Store.” That box is important because it means you can shop on our site with confidence that your order will be fulfilled accurately and on-time.

Summer is here, and for many Americans that means it’s vacation season. Whether it’s to the beach, an amusement park, a cruise, or some other favorite destination, summer vacation is always an exciting time. However, if you have mobility challenges, the thought of travel may not leave you thrilled.