Health and Wellness
"Disability health need not be a contradiction in terms: there are many things you can do to ensure the best health possible despite your condition. It starts with securing the best disability care available to you, and then taking an active role in your overall wellness. Exercise? Check. Good nutrition? Check. Stress management? Check. The following section provides the information you need to make sure that for you, ""disability health"" ensures your best possible life."
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Disability Health and Wellness, General
Healthy living with a disability involves taking control of all aspects of your health, from your communications with your doctor to your exercise, nutrition, fitness, and stress management choices. People with disabilities need to be... read more
Adaptive fitness may refer to exercise equipment that has been adapted for specific physical limitations, or to a fitness program that has been adapted in various ways to fit an individual's physical limitations. The great news is that with... read more
Alternative therapy approaches such as massage, acupuncture, and meditation have become increasingly accepted for treating people with disabilities. Alternative therapy treatment can complement traditional Western medical solutions while... read more
Healthcare Issues and Advocacy
Health care issues and health care advocacy are critical issues for people with disabilities. What conditions are covered, at what level, and for what medications? How accessible are doctors' offices and diagnostic centers for people with... read more
