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The Mobility Shop
The Mobility Shop @ Life in Spite of MS
You've found the Mobility Shop. Take a look and see if there's anything you need or like. Do you need small things like a reacher or grabber, or a stepper that will help you get in and out of bed, or stand up from the couch? There are mobility aids like that available below.
Do you need a walker, scooter, or wheelchair? If so, there are a few examples of these below as well. There are so many devices that can make your life easier and to help you maintain your independence. Some of these are simple little things like bars that can be attached just inside your door to help you navigate a doorstep or in your bathroom when you take your shower.
Mobility shop items when you need them
How do you know what types of items you need? Ask your doctor or neurologist for starters. They can get you set up with an occupational therapist or OT, who can help you navigate all of your daily tasks from cooking, to dressing, to showering, to moving safely and easily around your environment.
The links below are only the very tippy top of the iceberg when it comes down to the number of devices and aides available to help you. There are so many things out there and these are only from Amazon. They are by no means the only place where you can find things like this.
When you meet with an OT, they will of course do an evaluation. They will ask lots of questions, they will do a physical exam to determine your strengths and weaknesses. From there, they will make recommendations for mobility aides that can help make your life easier.
You may not need many of these things yet, however, you can always bookmark this page to come back to later. Go through the list to find those items that you think may be helpful to you now. Leave the rest for a time when you need them in the future. And hopefully you won't need them for a long time.
Add the items that you think you might need to a wish list so that you can find them again. Cir started out with canes and eventually moved on to a walker, a rollator, and a manual wheelchair. Now he uses a powerchair to get around and conserve his energy because walking long distances is no longer a possibility.
As his caregiver, I'm always looking for things that I think will help him take care of his daily care needs independently. He is also able to help with chores around the house, like vacuuming or changing out the garbage bags from his chair. We may do a little trial and error until we get the right item that works well for him and his limitations.
He loves doing for himself when he feels like it, and doesn't feel bad when he needs to ask for my help. I've learned to watch and listen to him so that I know when to step in and do something. He's also learned to ask for help before he gets frustrated or angry.
MS is an unpredictable disease
Because MS is so unpredictable and also different for each person who has it, some (or maybe even all) of the products below may not be something that you ever need to use. For others, you may only need a few things. And then there are those who will need every single one of them.
If any of these items are helpful to you, leave a comment and let us know. If you are looking for something specific, ask that as well. We will help you find it and add a link here for future visitors.
Cir sometimes (actually most times) doesn't know how he will feel from one day to the next. He's just learned to roll with the punches. Some items he may need to use one day and the next day, he can do what he needs to do without it. We just never know. We'll put the item away (or at least within easy reach) until he needs it again.
Learn what works for you
After living with MS for the past 40+ years, we've learned a lot - what works and what doesn't; when we need to ask his case manager for extra help; and when to just what or reschedule plans for another day. We take each day as it comes.
Many of these items will be covered by your insurance if you have it - which you should - so check with your case manager before purchasing anything. Use the links to come up with a list of things you'd like to try. If they're covered, then that's good. If not, then you can do some research to find the best item for you. The links below are mere suggestions or examples of what's available.
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A few good links
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Cir & Akrista
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