Mary

I also have this issue.  Same problem with taking a diuretic, since I do not want to live in the bathroom.  And shoes!  I have bought a lot that say XX wide etc.  Seems to refer to width, can’t find ones that are DEEP enough and easy to get on.  Have about given up on shoes, have been wearing stretchy slippers etc to go out in public.

Hi Steve,

I too use a Hoveround.  To go out, my friends would have to assist me (lift legs into car).  A van or SUV-no way, except for my son who will basically lift me up and “throw” me onto the passenger seat.

Since my friends are older or have physical limitations themselves, was nervous about going with them lately.  So-last Friday I…[Read more]

I do not use my power wheelchair to walk my dog.  I have a power scooter 4 wheel Golden Companion.  With 4 wheels and a wider wheel base it is more stable when walking my big dog and will not tip over.  Just feel safer.  Something to consider if you want to walk your dog.

1) Ramps for stairs, or stair lift if a 2-story house

2) ADA height toilets

3) Bathroom design for grab bar placement everywhere

4) 36 inch wide doorways

5) low height thresholds for exit to outside and patios/decks

6) High-arc faucets

7) Low-set sinks (for wheelchair use individuals)

8) Roll-in shower

9) Microwave in counter

10) Stove…[Read more]

Oh.  What’s that?

Never new anyone with this diagnosis (26 years ago).

1) Power wheelchair (Hover-round)

2) Stairlift

3) ADA height toilet

3) dual-motor recliner (so foot lift and back reclining can be operated separately)

4) got note from Dr. to give to post office for to-the-door mail delivery

5) 4 hrs a week home health aide, small household tasks, help with exercises, foot care

this is not cheap, and don’t…[Read more]

My St. Bernard Ivy.  Needs big hugs from me every morning-tries to climb into my lap 🙂

40 yrs 6 months

yes, trying to find someone for lymphatic massage.

As my grandchildren get a little older (I have 8, 5, 4, 4, 3, i=”in the oven”) I have told the 2 older ones that they have to give Grandma a big hug as soon as they are here, since grandma doesn’t get many hugs and they are necessary for physical and mental health.  They are happy to oblige!  🙂

Adaptive/assistive equipment and devices (dual power recliner chairs, height-adjustable beds and chairs etc.).

Unable to walk more than 2-3 steps any more (power wheelchair), bladder control :-(.

26 years (diagnosed 1992), good health except mainly wheelchair-bound now.

no, just started Aubagio.

I have a folding power wheelchair.  I am 5’3″.  I have one with 121 inch rear wheels, to make more stable when going over rougher pavement etc.  It has a flip-down footrest.  The footrest comes up so high that I need help getting it down once I am seated.  Swing-away footrests (like on manual wheelchairs) should be optionally available, espe…[Read more]

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