FROM THE PUBLISHER'S DESK LEONARD J. HARAC, PHD
Getting There
According to the NIH, about 10% of noninstitutionalized U.S. residents, representing an estimated 19 million people, reported at least some mobility difficulty.
Getting from point A to point B is something that most of us do every day and pretty much take for granted. But there is a large segment of our society, of all ages, that encounter great difficulty with mobility. Whether it be maneuvering from bedroom to bathroom to wash and dress, or traveling across the country, the disabled community continues to face significant obstacles in getting from place to place.
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 10.1% of noninstitutionalized U.S. residents, representing an estimated 19 million people, reported at least some mobility difficulty, with 3.1% (estimated 5.82 million) noting major problems (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1495195). Mobility issues make it harder for people with disabilities to go out and visit with friends and family and continue doing their activities independently. Adults who lose their mobility are less likely to remain living at home; have higher rates of disease, disability, hospitalization, and death, and have poorer quality of life.
In our Annual May Mobility Issue, EP examines this important topic using a multi-pronged approach. In an informative article that illustrates his chosen methods teaching physical fitness, the CEO and Founder of Special Strong Daniel Stein explains that exercise improves his clients’ physical, mental and overall well-being as well as helping to maintain an optimal level of mobility. Henry Mahncke, PhD examines the relationship between pet ownership, physical activity, and brain health, while architect Ramesh Gulatee outlines best practices for designing accessible homes or additions.
Last but not least, our Editor In Chief, Faye Simon, interviews one of the very best wheelchair athletes in the world, Aaron “Wheels” Fotheringham. Born with Spina Bifida, Wheelz was an originator of the sport of Wheelchair Motocross and has set five Guinness World Records in his amazing career. When asked if he has any advice for people with mobility challenges, Wheelz has these wise words: “There are obviously things a disability stops you from being able to do, like, I can’t walk, but life did give me a different set of wheels.”
"The disabled community continues to face significant obstacles in getting from place to place."
With more and more interest in our magazine, our news-letters, and our social media feeds, we have been hard at work developing new ways to introduce advertisers and corporate clients to our motivated audience. To learn about these effective new formats, contact EP’s Editor In Chief, Faye Simon, at epmagazinevp@gmail.com •
Leonard J. Harac, PhD
Publisher
FROM THE PUBLISHER'S DESK
Leonard J. Harac, PhD, is the publisher of EP Magazine and President of Harac Consulting. He has a wide range of experience architecting business strategy over an array of industries. Dr. Harac is an experienced publisher, the author of numerous articles, the co-author of a published novel, a high school and university lecturer, and a student mentor. Dr. Harac brings 40+ years of business experience to the running of EP Magazine.
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