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Life on Wheels - by Gary Karp (Paperback)

Name: Life on Wheels - by Gary Karp (Paperback)
Brand: Demos Medical Publishing
SKU: 83063038
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"There are 1.7 million regular wheelchair users in the United State.
Author(s): Gary Karp
477 Pages
Health + Wellness, Disability

Description

About the Book

For people who want to take charge of their life experience, this book covers medical issues, such as paralysis, circulation, respiration, rehab, cure research; day-to-day living, such as exercise, skin, bowel and bladder, home access, sexuality, wheelchair maintenance; and social issues, such as self-image, adjustment, friends, family, cultural attitudes, and activism.

Book Synopsis

"There are 1.7 million regular wheelchair users in the United State. Like anyone else, they work, marry, have children, travel, play sports, and are full members of their community. Life on Wheels makes sure they take full advantage of every available opportunity. It is the A-Z guide for all you need to know about every aspect of living with mobility impairment. This unique book offers an initial road map to the lifelong, complex, and fascinating road of the disability experience. Life on Wheels is primarily a guidebook for those with a mobility disability, offering practical information on how to:

adapt your home
choose a wheelchair
explore your sexuality
take care of your body and much more!

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 477

Genre: Health + Wellness

Sub-Genre: Disability

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Gary Karp

Language: English

Street Date: August 27, 2008

TCIN: 83063038

UPC: 9781932603330

Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-1324

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 1.4 pounds

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Q: What is the primary focus of 'Life on Wheels'?

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A: The primary focus is to empower individuals with mobility disabilities to take charge of their life experiences.
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Q: What type of information can readers expect from this guide?

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A: Readers can expect practical advice on adapting to life with mobility challenges and enhancing their quality of life.
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Q: Who is the intended audience for this book?

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A: The book is aimed at individuals with mobility impairments and those interested in disability issues.
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Q: How does the book address social issues related to disability?

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A: It discusses self-image, adjustment, relationships, cultural attitudes, and activism within the disability community.
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Q: What topics does the book cover regarding daily living?

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A: The book addresses exercise, skin care, bowel and bladder management, home access, and wheelchair maintenance.
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