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Focus on Disability
5M ago
Did you know that teens have the highest rate of self-harm among any age demographic, with approximately 17% of teens reporting at least one instance of self-harm in their lifetime and shockingly that the average age of the first incident of self-harm is 13?
Why do teens self-harm?
Many teens who engage in self-harm do so because they are grappling with difficult emotions that they are unable to healthily manage. Self-harm may provide such teens with a feeling of distraction or release, or may be a means of acting out frustration. Additionally, in some cases, teens may self-harm as a means ..read more
Focus on Disability
1y ago
You already know having a disability changes various aspects of your life and requires learning ways to overcome challenges. It doesn’t need to hold you back from starting a business. And even if you’re a parent, that doesn’t mean you can’t also be a business owner. Here are some tips from Focus on Disability to get started and make the process smoother.
Check Your Personal Independent Payments Limitations
While there are no income limits for receiving Personal Independence Payments, your income from operating a business may disqualify you from other disability premiums. Be sure to explore you ..read more
Focus on Disability
1y ago
As a person with disabilities, moving home and settling into a new town can be often be difficult. Whilst an experienced estate agent can help you get settled into your home, getting out and exploring your new town and neighbourhood will ultimately be down to you.
Below are five tips that make planning your move less of a hassle and help you get settled into your new home much faster.
Take Care of Important Tasks Before Moving In
No matter where you are moving to, you are going to need some basics to feel comfortable in your new home. So before you begin your journey, The Spruce suggests you ..read more
Focus on Disability
2y ago
According to AutoTrader there were over 345,000 electric vehicles (EVs) and in excess of 650,000 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) on UK roads at the end of October 2021.
In their guide, they look to give those with accessibility requirements a comprehensive breakdown of how to make the most of your EV experience. From looking at the barriers you might face, to finding the best ways to overcome them, they explore what support is available to you, the pros and cons of getting behind the wheel of an electric model, and what changes are being made to make driving EVs more accessible for all.
The needs of d ..read more
Focus on Disability
2y ago
Disability inclusion allows everyone to have equal rights in society – including the workplace.
According to an article on Ben having a job or career is a standard part of life for many people, but there can be barriers in place that make it difficult for a person with disabilities to find and retain employment. Taking an inclusive stance can increase workplace opportunities.
What is inclusion?
In short, inclusion provides people with disabilities the same opportunities to participate in society as others. This goes beyond encouraging people – ideally, inclusion should be a key part of polic ..read more
Focus on Disability
2y ago
Home can seem like a safe environment, one of the few that is predictable and presents few hazards. Yet, this isn’t true at all, especially not for seniors.
In fact, more than 50% of all falls happen within the home and these falls can easily lead to injury, long-term health problems, and even death. Such statistics clearly show why it’s critical to make the home environment safe for seniors.
And falls are just one problem. There are many other ways that seniors can come to harm at home, like by cutting themselves, starting a fire, or hitting their head.
In this post, we’re taking a room-by ..read more
Focus on Disability
2y ago
Are you having problems encouraging a loved one or patient to bathe? Shower struggles can be a common issue for elderly caregivers, with many refusing to bathe.
According to Safer Senior Care, while it’s easy to attribute this rejection of personal hygiene to pure stubbornness, there are often a number of reasons why seniors refuse to bathe, from fear of falling to isolation and depression. In many situations, a family member may turn the topic of a senior’s personal hygiene into a battle. They might cajole, argue, intimidate, or even ridicule a loved one in a desperate attempt to ..read more
Focus on Disability
3y ago
CBD is a substance that is derived from the hemp plant. Following filtration and distillation to break apart the individual components, a cannabinoid-rich oil is produced, which is more well-known as cannabidiol or CBD.
CBD is the non-psychoactive part of the hemp plant, which means you can experience all the positive effects without experiencing the dizzying ‘high’ feeling.
Most CBD oil comes from industrial hemp rather than psychoactive marijuana strains. While the two plants are related, industrial hemp does not contain nearly as much psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol, another cannabinoid ..read more
Focus on Disability
3y ago
Cosyfeet footwear is probably the widest, deepest and roomiest you can buy. All their styles are made with an extra-wide fitting of 6E for women and 3H for men.
They are passionate about providing the best products and service possible which is why thousands of people shop with them and over 11,000 healthcare professionals recommend them to their clients.
Cosyfeet started in 1983 with a simple idea – to make attractive, extra roomy footwear for swollen feet. Since then they have expanded their product range so there’s something for everyone including ultra-comfy socks and hosiery, premium fo ..read more
Focus on Disability
3y ago
NHS studies have highlighted that, in the UK, adults aged 65 and over spend an average of 10 hours a day either sitting or lying down. This tendency to be inactive can lead to a higher risk of:
Accidental falls
Heart disease
Obesity
Early death
If you are advanced in years, it is particularly important that you try to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. If you don’t, you may struggle to enjoy even the simplest pleasures of life, such as:
Engaging in leisure activities
Visiting the shops
Meeting with friends
Playing with your grandchildren
You may also begin to experience aches and p ..read more