It is duty of wheelchair companies to ensure that their products are durable, comfy and effective so that people will buy them. To make this happen, there is a need to make sure that advances are always made. There are a lot of wheelchair manufacturers to select from. They offer their own variations of power wheelchairs. Most are functional, some are exceptional!

Manufacturers make a distinction by giving different levels of comfort and power to their chairs. Chairs are tested beforehand to have an easy and agile mobility when used in bumpy terrain. Nowadays, most of companies try to achieve equilibrium of all options available and more.

The task of selecting best wheelchair manufacturer can be a hard one. This is especially true when you are unfamiliar with wheelchairs available today. The priority issue to consider is that it should cater to your independent needs. Second, company should have outstanding reputation. Third is that they should offer a reasonable warranty length. The latter will untie level of dependability of power wheelchair.

- Feeling sad or crying often - Losing interest in daily activities that used to be fun - Changes in appetite and weight - Sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping - Feeling agitated, cranky or sluggish - Loss of energy - Feeling very guilty or worthless - Problems concentrating or making decisions - Thoughts of death or suicide

Can heart disease trigger depression or depression trigger heart disease?

Either of above may be true, one thing seems clear. The two are often found hand in hand, therefore controlling one may help control other.

According to The American Academy of Family Physicians research has shown that people who are depressed and have pre-existing cardiovascular disease have a 3.5 times greater risk of dying of a heart attack than patients with heart disease who are not depressed. In a recent study, depression was shown to be associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease in men and women. Depression was shown to increase mortality related to coronary heart disease in men but had no effect on mortality in women.

How can risk of relapse be avoided?

The risk of relapses, be it of heart disease or depression, can be greatly reduced by living a healthy lifestyle, and your doctor will instruct you on this. However, some important lifestyle modifications are avoiding alcohol, illegal drugs, smoking, start a regular exercise program, eating a balanced diet, manage stress, join a club, meet new people or take courses in things that interest you, get enough rest and sleep