Guest guest Posted October 15, 2004 Report Share Posted October 15, 2004 Hi D We did a series of this kind of sharing a few years ago (I'll have to look at the archives) but there were a lot of really good suggestions, most of which escape me now. Here are some of mine -- I use a Sensonic toothbrush and a shower type water pic because I am unable to grip and I can't control the water pic. It doesn't matter in the shower but I hate " picing " the whole bathroom if I try the counter top water pic. I have a very bumpy steering wheel cover which helps me turn sharp corners without having to grip the wheel. I got rid of all my cast iron pots and pans and now only use small ones with good handles. I use the really fat pens and mechanical pencils. I have a really good jaw type gripper. I also had a higher toilet put in one bathroom, which really helps when my back is in serious trouble. Marti has an electric jar opener which sounds terrific. I saw one advertised recently so they must be available on line. There are more but it is early and they don't come to mind right now. Your house sounds wonderful and well appointed. When will you be able to move in? Sorry I didn't get your last posts answered. I'm slowing getting back into the swing of things so will try to write more later. Bye for now, Cheri [ ] gadgets? > > > Hi! > I have been wondering if anyone has any gadgets or items that make living > with PA a little easier. I know the 'Good Grips' brand, I have a > measuring cup and spatula of theirs. I haven't found a jar opener that > works for me (unless you count my husband). I am sure there are things I > have never thought of. For example: after my son was born my husband > bought me a massage chair, I love that thing. > Also we are buying a condo and I would like to know what modifications > would anyone suggest. For example: all the door handles are levers > (knobs are evil); a bar in the bath tub; etc. > > Does anyone have any recommendations? I would appreciate any/ all ideas. > > Thank you! > > d in Tokyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 I remembered another thing that might fit into the 'gadgets' category: Any jars that will be refrigerated, or will not be saved, I first punch a tiny hole in the lid with an icepick. That relieves the vacuum and makes them easier to open (oklahoma) ===== Shalom __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Well I don't think this qualifies as a gadget, but it has saved me during the day several times. My medication keeps me constantly thirsty, plus I often have to take a pill and not having water is a nightmare. I don't know about the rest of you, but for me to go with out water for even 1 hour sometimes I would be really miserable. And the only thing worse than no water was having " warm or hot " water. Soooooo. I figured out if I froze half a bottle of bottled water, then before we leave the house, I add cold water to the rest of the bottle. This way your water says ice cold all day long and down here in Florida that is a big deal for me. Just had to get my 2 cents in I guess...lol. Love, Fran Re: [ ] Re: gadgets? I remembered another thing that might fit into the 'gadgets' category: Any jars that will be refrigerated, or will not be saved, I first punch a tiny hole in the lid with an icepick. That relieves the vacuum and makes them easier to open (oklahoma) ===== Shalom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Hi d, Funny that you should ask that. I had a visit from a sort of welfare worker during the week. She went round the house suggesting things that might make things easier for me. She left a knife, fork and spoon with thick foam rubber handles to try and help me cut meat, etc. She is going to come back with a shower stool and something similar for the bath, something to help me open jars and something to help me turn on the water taps. She also said that she could get a grab rail fitted on the stairs and in the shower if I wanted it. I will let you know how I get on with them in a week or two. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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