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Did you know that wheelchairs come in different sizes?  As you start to look at the many wheelchairs available, you’ll find that they have different measurements in terms of their height and their seat dimensions.

Lift chairs make excellent additions to any home, but they can be particularly helpful for anyone who has trouble returning to a standing position after being seated for a while. A chair that lifts you back to your feet? What’s better than that?

When you order a lift chair, you will want to make sure that you’re ordering the right size. Like wheelchairs, lift chairs come in a variety of sizes. Here’s how to tell which size works for you.

October has arrived, but this month is about more than just pumpkins, apple picking, and Halloween. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are so many ways that you can participate in this awareness-raising campaign – here are some ways that you can rock Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

We all know how difficult life can become after an injury. Our lives turn upside down and our once familiar routines become unfamiliar as the injury has an unpleasant impact on us. Many people find it hard to get back  into the swing of things and pick up where they left off. Med Mart online is here to give you a few tips on how to get through these tough times and still remain positive.

Power chairs can come in many different shapes, colors and sizes. Most people enjoy the standard design of the chair and don’t feel the need to add any additional features. For those of you wanting to express yourself and add a touch of your own style, we have a few tips for you.

When you start the process of buying a vehicle lift, you’ll probably immediately notice that there seem to be endless choices. How do you choose the vehicle lift that is right for you and your mobility vehicle? We have some advice to help you start the process.

If you haven’t heard of Medtrade, then you’re missing out on the largest home medical equipment expo and conference in the United States. Thousands of companies attend Medtrade, and the conference features a huge expo floor where some of the best medical equipment is displayed. It’s a chance to learn about advancements in the medical equipment field, and to ask questions about new products firsthand.

Patient lifts, hoyer lifts, stand-up lifts, ceiling lifts – they all sound like they do the same thing, so what’s the difference? Each type of lift is intended to perform a certain function, so knowing the basics about these lifts can help you to choose the lift that is just right for your situation.

A bad fall is terrible for anyone that does it, but the truth is that it gets (unfortunately) worse as we age. We just don't pop back up as quickly as we did in our youth, and falls for older Americans can have lasting effects that permanently reduce your mobility.

According to research by the National Council on Aging, every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in emergency care for a fall-related injury. That's scary.

The best thing you can do is to take following preventative measures.

When you’re shopping for patient lifts online or in a store, you might encounter some confusing vocabulary. To help you make the right decision here’s what those terms mean and why they matter.