Top 5 Ways Amputees Can Prepare for Winter
Winter’s long, dark nights, snow and cold, and treacherous driving and walking can be a challenge for anybody. But for below-the-knee amputees, who can’t feel one -- or both -- lower limbs, navigating snow and ice can be an even greater challenge. Add to this that many amputees are older adults for whom a fall can be especially dangerous, and the risks of winter weather are indeed significant. As Maine’s premier prosthetic care provider, AtlanticProCare is in a unique positio