Hello! This is my second blog about the Quantum Edge 3. The first described my process of ordering the wheelchair. This time, I will describe using the wheelchair. Power wheelchair with car seat cover. I will discuss the car seat cover in my next blog with my other custom touches. I talked earlier about picking… Continue reading Pride Quantum Edge 3, Use
Tag: MS
HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
When I run into an issue trying to do something, I try to identify what part of my intended action is the problem. Then I try to figure out different ways to do the action and what kind of thing would help.I then start searching online stores based on what “tool” I think can help.… Continue reading HOW DO I FIND AIDE TOOLS?
Roll in shower part 2
Hello! I am going to run through products I have tried to make my bathroom more accessible for me. Let's start with the shower. Roll in shower I changed the shower head to a wand style with the option to turn the spray on/off at the handle. The shower still needs to be turned on/off… Continue reading Roll in shower part 2
Roll in shower part 1
Hello! I am going to describe how my walk-in shower with glass doors became a roll in shower. Roll in shower The builder removed the doors, step over transition, shower floor, drain, and damaged tiles. To drop the shower floor, the drain and floor support were lowered below the floor. Having an unfinished basement made… Continue reading Roll in shower part 1
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS), like?
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS), like? I see the question “how do you explain MS to others?” frequently in MS social media support groups. If the information is needed to tell adult loved ones then the suggestion to take the loved one to their next MS neurologist appointment is given. There are usually a few… Continue reading What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS), like?
My MS Story
I know I have tried to tell this before. I feel this is one story I will periodically need to retell in order to gain perspective and growth. Why again now? Today a picture came up in my FB feed from the beginning. Not the beginning of my MS, but the beginning of the back… Continue reading My MS Story
Do NOT End Up On The Floor Naked
Do Not End Up On The Floor Naked. That is an important goal for me. I think this is an unspoken goal my kids have for me as well. I know one kid specifically asked that I not fall. At the time I agreed easily as I had yet been unable to get back up.… Continue reading Do NOT End Up On The Floor Naked
May I help you?
May I help you? What a magical phrase! We hear it when struggling and instantly feel a level of relief. It tells us that: Someone sees we are struggling;Someone wants to help us;Someone respects our space; If they add "How" or "What will help" or "I will stay here and help how you ask" then… Continue reading May I help you?
Rollator, the new paper clip?
Rollators are a mobility device. They are a step up from canes for providing stability. For people with stamina issues a rollator with a seat provides a place to sit and rest also. I have used a rollator with a seat for about 2 years for these reasons. I have also found the rollator useful… Continue reading Rollator, the new paper clip?
Tips/Hacks
With MS you frequently run into difficulty doing something that was easy the day before. Saying some equivalent to "Errr" will not make it suddenly work. It will help to get the frustration out. But then you are facing the need to do the task/activity or skip it. Sometimes skipping for now works. If now… Continue reading Tips/Hacks