We have cats. They have snuck into pics, videos, tele-medicine sessions, online school classes, and have been the topic of some blogs. This is one such blog. Before my MS was a factor, we had a cat with appetite/weight issues. Yes, one cat has not met a food type he didn’t willingly gobble up. Well,… Continue reading Cat Feeding Tips
Golden Compass Sport SLE Review
As I mentioned, I had to get a new wheelchair as my old powerchair (Golden Lite/Envy) was considered portable and therefore not suitable for driving a vehicle. I ended up with a Golden Compass Sport. I have had it for a few weeks now and decided it was time review this powerchair. I describe this… Continue reading Golden Compass Sport SLE Review
My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology, part 2
OK, where was I? Wheelchair van shopping. Shall we start that emotional rollercoaster together now? Maybe a MS joke first to lighten the mood? I’ve seen this one a lot of places and do not know the author. A person with MS walks into a bar. And a table, and a chair, and a wall.… Continue reading My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology, part 2
My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology
My path to driving with assisted technology began with a scary event - a traffic accident. Before the accident I compensated for the occasional difficulty easily. I reasoned I needed more strength training. It was working too. I even found myself climbing into the car the typical person way after being at the gym. This… Continue reading My Journey to Driving with Assisted Technology
Walking to Power Wheelchair Transition Tips
I have gone over points to consider when you shop for power wheelchairs, but I wanted to also give you some tips on using power wheelchairs also called power chairs. It's hard to accept needing to use a power wheelchair. It can be very emotional. Each device step further from walking unassisted is emotional. This… Continue reading Walking to Power Wheelchair Transition Tips
Powerchair Time
I felt it was time to discuss power wheelchairs. I bought mine in 2019 after I saw a benefit to using a transport chair over a rollator when out in public. Basically I was able to spend as much time in a store as before I was diagnosed. The transport chair had a big drawback… Continue reading Powerchair Time
Grocery Shopping Part 5, Shipped Meal/Meal Kit box
We have been exploring grocery shopping methods. I have described curbside pickup, delivery to your home from local stores, and groceries shipped to you. The next logical topic is meal kit/chef ready meal subscriptions. The option is appealing: to have an easy, quick ready made meal or at least prepped at times. These meals must… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Part 5, Shipped Meal/Meal Kit box
Grocery Shopping Part 4, Shipped Delivery
We have been exploring grocery shopping methods. Last time I described grocery delivery to your home from local stores. I also discussed grocery curbside pickup options. That brings us to groceries that are shipped to you. In case you have not seen the commercials, yes, this is a real option. Imperfect Foods has a commercial… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Part 4, Shipped Delivery
Grocery Shopping Part 3, Delivery (Local)
We have been exploring grocery shopping methods. Last time I described the curbside pickup that came to my area in 2017. Fast forward to 2020 and we all considered the option to have groceries delivered to our front doors, safely socially distanced. And dare I add, the 2020 quest for toilet paper? My quest had… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Part 3, Delivery (Local)
Grocery Shopping Part 2, Curbside Pickup
There are many ways to purchase and receive your groceries. There is the way we are most used to - selecting your groceries while going up and down the isles. The grocery store may be big or small; a traditional grocery store; a store that added a grocery section; or a membership store with large… Continue reading Grocery Shopping Part 2, Curbside Pickup
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