Many people who face neurological disabilities, including the elderly and children, have trouble feeling when the temperature of water is too hot. Recently, I have (minimally) burnt myself, not realizing how hot the bath tub water was and so I was recommended to try an "anti-scald" device on my sho
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I found this product while searching the Internet on a great site called perpetual kid.com. I wasn't looking for something that would help my day to day living, but I found one. It serves as a lesson to always "keep your eye out" for items that can be useful and make life a little easier. You may ne
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During my most recent hospital visit, I was bored out of my mind. I wanted to read magazines or books, but soon realized that I couldn't hold the book up high or steady enough to read comfortably. This was especially difficult while I was lying down in bed or resting in a chair. I found an easy so
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This is another one of those little gadgets that can make a big difference in your daily life. Anything that can help you function easier and become more independent is a product worth trying. I had seen this product in commercials on television and I was eager to try it. The EZ-Carry is an ergono
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I was diagnosed with SLE in my teens, long before I'd become sexually active. When sex became a part of my identity, instead of being a glorious whirlwind of sloppy kisses and knock-your-socks off orgasms, I viewed it as yet another physical activity, I had to worry about! My bones popped so often,
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I mentioned to my daughter that I found it hard to fall asleep and to relax after a very busy day commuting to the city and teaching four year olds. She asked me to try a guided meditation CD called Restful Sleep, Healing Sleep by Dr. Carol Robin. Previously, I've tried an alarm clock with the sound
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I have used heating pads of all shapes, sizes and quality. I consider myself a little "mini expert" on the topic of keeping warm. I use heating pads as a part of my daily routine for many reasons including; pain relief, relaxation, and just plain keeping warm. I've even put a microwave in my bedroom
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This is one of those products that you use and say "wow, I wish I thought of that!" I originally saw this demonstrated on QVC and was instantly intrigued. It helps you get in and out of a car or SUV and is especially useful for older individuals or anyone with disabilities. It's helpful for anyone
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Sometimes when you are disabled you want something different just for fun and when you do, it is time to check out clearcanes.com. If you have to use a walking cane for your disability, you most likely received the typical metal or plain wooden cane from the doctor's office or supply store. Those
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The Gripmaster is a spring-loaded, hand-held strengthening device that effectively strengthens the fingers to the forearms. The squishy rubber balls, or "silly putty" type stuff that physical therapists give you, serve a similar purpose, but only the patented Gripmaster has movable pads to isolate e
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