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Physical Deconditioning
After experiencing an injury or with any chronic disease, it is common to experience deconditioning, a physical and/or psychological decline in function. Prolonged bed rest and inactivity can affect nearly all systems of the body. Some of these effects include:
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Adapting a Home for Wheelchair Accessibility
There are several ways to create a more accessible space for a person in a wheelchair for home modification and adapting for a wheelchair.
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Adapting a Home for Wheelchair Accessibility
There are several ways to create a more accessible space for a person in a wheelchair for home modification and adapting for a wheelchair.
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What is Fluid Restriction?
Fluid Restriction means that you can only have a certain amount of liquid each day. Sometimes people with certain medical conditions can require changes to their diets that affect the amount of liquids they take in every day. This type of diet change is called a “Fluid Restriction”.
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Parkinson's Disease Resources
There are many Parkinson's Disease community resources that can assist you in learning about the disease, other movement disorders, general medical issues, the latest research, and local support groups.
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Mental Health Resources
Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse, are available throughout the Chicago area and nationally at major medical centers, mental health and substance abuse centers, and private practices.
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Preventing Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities
Parenting or providing care for a child with a disability can be challenging to the caregiver, the child, family members and friends. Children and adolescents with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse or neglect than those without disabilities. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a critical issue across the US. Information and listing of resources provided below.
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Military and Veteran Resources
This is a list of resources for active military and veterans for support, financial assistance, and health benefits.
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Military and Veteran Resources
This is a list of resources for active military and veterans for support, financial assistance, and health benefits.
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Military and Veteran Resources
This is a list of resources for active military and veterans for support, financial assistance, and health benefits.
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