Product Reviews
Here are articles about some products I have come across that could well improve your quality of life. I hope thay will also help to eliminate some stress. As well as helping people with MS I hope they will be useful for people with other physical disabilities. Many of these products can be bought from Amazon. Click on the picture for more details.
VAT Refunds
Amazon can issue VAT refunds on eligible items dispatched and sold by Amazon to customers who are registered disabled or chronically ill. Find out more.
Products for Inside
Here are articles on items that may well help you inside the house. Click HERE to see the options
Products for Outside
Here are articles on items that may well help you in the garden, travel and information about mobility scooters. I would like to point out that I am not an agent for Travelscoot, just a very enthusiastic and happy owner of one. Click HERE to see the options
Reviews
These are places to visit. They are based in and around London, that is where I live. I will try to write some for other places. If you are going somewhere do phone up in advance. For example some of the small London theatres are not able to cope for people with walking problems. Click HERE to see the options
I hope they will make you feel more independent, even give you a better quality of life. They might even help you to do things that you thought were not possible.
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Red Telescopic Anti-Shock Hiking Walking Stick
This is a simple and sturdy Red Telescopic Anti-Shock Hiking Walking Stick. It is telescopic so you can also use it as a walking pole. It has a non slip handle that means it is easy to hold it as a walking stick. There is strap that you can put round your wrist so you cannot […]
I use incontinence pads
Oooo, this is a difficult subject It is something I had to man-up to quite seriously several years ago. I have had bladder problems since I was a young man, multiple sclerosis has a lot to answer for 🙁 Nowadays I sometimes use incontinence pads because of the irritable bladder. I only wear normal underwear […]
I Need A Two Wheeled Walking Frame
I have come to the conclusion that I need a Two Wheeled Walking Frame. Coming to this conclusion did not make me feel happy. Would a zimmerframe mean that I would be less likely to fall over? Am I a step closer to always needing to use a wheelchair? Is this another tipping point on my journey […]
Tall Ship Boat Sailing Holiday
I recently had a week away on a Tall Ship Boat Sailing Holiday. It was an exciting experience, truly memorable. Organised by the Jubilee Sailing Trust the boat, called the Lord Nelson, is designed and built for people with a physical disability. There were 50 people on board, including the regular crew, varying in age […]
Zinger battery powered lightweight wheelchair
The Zinger battery powered lightweight wheelchair is fun to use. It’s small nippy and a new concept. It can be used both indoors and outside The Zinger is comfortable and it’s manoeuvrable; it can literally turn on a sixpence piece. The armrests on a zinger are optional. The basic model has no handle bar so […]
Di Blasi R30 Folding Mobility Scooter
A mobility scooter that folds up on the press of a button. It seems a genuine novelty but the Di Blasi R30 folding mobility scooter is not the only one on the market. Click here to find out more about it. I like the 1930’s style and the large wheels so it can go over […]
Wobble Cushion
I bought a Wobble Cushion in 2012. My balance was much better then than it is now in 2016 multiple sclerosis has killed off my walking and sense of balance.. Nowadays I cannot walk unaided. So what is a wobble cushion? The best description is to imagine a rubber cushion filled with air and it is made […]
Essential Extras For The Topro Troja Rollator
The Topro Troja rollator is a reliable walker if you have difficulty with balance Maybe you find walking difficult or struggle carrying items such as a plate of food. I have used these rollators for several years. I’m a happy customer. I am going to tell you about some essential extras for the Topro Troja […]
Be a Garlic Crusher With A Rocker
Be a garlic crusher with a rocker though the experts say you should chop garlic. Well try a Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker that’s all well and good saying you should chop garlic but they ain’t got my problems. No I definitely find it easier to crush garlic with a rocker. Even The Wife says its […]
Game Using Only Dice And No Board
Think of a game using only dice and no board, they are few and far between. Here is a game using only dice and no board. It is a classic South American variation of liar dice. Its called Perudo. An exciting dice game of skill and luck. This is a game of bluff Knowing the odds certainly helps. […]
Long handled Leaf Collector
Use the Long Handled Lead Collector to keep the lawn and patio clear of fallen leaves and you will not even need to bend over. The two large plastic grabbers It makes collecting fallen leaves, cut grass and other garden debris easy. The design of the two large flat scoops makes the removal of garden rubbish so […]
One Way Flextendable Drinking Straws
One Way Flextendable Drinking Straws This is a pack of 15 flexible drinking straws, they can be made longer and have a one-way valve. One Way Flextendable Drinking Straws These long flexible drinking straws have one big advantage, the liquid stays in the straw when you stop sucking. There is a valve in the base which […]
High Vision Reading Light for the Desk
The Desktop Reading Light is a high vision reading light, ideal for the desktop. The flicker free bulbs create a near daylight effect. This means it makes reading easier especially if your sight is not perfect or you are visually impaired. The strong glare-free clear light allows you to read and concentrate for longer. If […]
Bananagrams Game
Bananagrams game is a fast and fun word game that is easy to play. No need for a board, pencil or paper just a small flat space big enough to build up a cross word of the letters. Ideally Bananagrams game is for two people but more can play. It is an immensely enjoyable game of words. Educational […]
PURElite 3 in 1 Magnifying Lamp
PURElite 3 in 1 Magnifying Lamp can be used as a floor lamp, a table lamp or a clip-on lamp. The bulbs of the multipurpose lamp create a near daylight effect. This makes them excellent for reading and as a study light. It offers natural light as well as magnification. And best of all, long […]
Aidapt Wood Button Hook or Zipper
The Aidapt Wood Button Hook or Zipper is a handy device for doing-up buttons and pulling a zip up or down. Its easy to use, there is a loop at one end for buttons and a hook at the other for zips. The button loop simply passes through the button hole and clips around the button which […]
TGA Launches Lighter Mobility Scooter
Building on the nationwide popularity of the Minimo range of folding mobility scooters, TGA launches a lighter mobility scooter the Minimo Plus for even greater levels of independence and transportablity. This latest version of the Minimo Plus is easier to lift, provides an upgraded driving experience and delivers additional safety. Its advanced lightweight design combines the compact […]
Bath or Shower Locking Suction Cup Handles
Years ago when I climbed into a bath I just knew it is going to be difficult to get out. Then my disease progressed and I needed help with balance and standing up in the shower. The shower is in the bath so I had to climb into the bath first of all. How did […]
Non Slip Outdoor Step
The Non Slip Outdoor Step is is a practical and clever idea. It instantly reduces the height of a step. The non slip outdoor step is ideal for giving you that little bit of added help when tackling large doorsteps. Its allowing you to take two smaller steps rather than struggling with one large step. All […]
Should A Mobility Scooter Be Insured?
Sould a mobility scooter be insured? The simple answer is yes but it is not a legal requirement. Always check your insurance, sometimes household insurance can be sufficient. There have been a small number of cases where uninsured people have lost their homes after being sued for negligence after injuring people with their scooter. Don’t let it […]
Wood and Fabric Hand Fan
Swish a Black Wood and Fabric Hand Fan gently in front of your face; it creates a gentle breeze that will make you feel cooler. Elegant solution Using a Black Wood and Fabric Hand Fan exudes an elegant style so you keep cool while everyone else is getting too hot. I think a folding fan is an excellent […]
Reunited With My Scooter
Man is reunited with his lifeline scooter A father has credited the power of social media with helping to reunite him with his ‘lifeline’ mobility scooter after it was was snatched by thieves. Patrick Burke’s three-wheeled scooter vanished from outside Berkhamsted’s Quaker House last Tuesday evening (9 June 2015) – but thanks to his daughter […]
Safe Return Of My Travelscoot
I am a member of Berkhamsted Speakers club, it meets on Tuesday evenings; I go to the meetings using my Travelscoot. After the the meeting had finished on Tuesday 9th June I went outside to ride it home but my Travelscoot was nowhere to be seen. It had disappeared. I looked again and it still […]
Digging up weeds should be an easy job
Use a Fiskars Weed Puller and now digging up weeds should be an easy job. Lets be honest, bending down to dig up weeds is not enjoyable gardening. Now you can do it while standing up. This must be a better solution. Could it be called fun gardening? As we all know weeds just appear out of […]
Tale of two different rollators
A rollator is an aid that helps with walking. They help me with my balance and to walk upright. A rollator provides the support. It will have a seat to sit on when tired, brakes and a basket to carry items They are all lightweight, the frame is robust, the brakes can be adjusted and should […]
Glasses for Double Vision
It was double vision that led to my diagnosis of MS in 1994. Twenty years later double vision was turning into a serious problem. Prisms are included into the prescription and these are then glasses for double vision. The problem for me was that my double vision had reach the stage where prisms could not […]
I Wear an Eye Patch Because I have Double Vision
I wear an Eye Patch because I have double vision. Double vision, led to my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1994. Double vision did not become a serious problem for me until about 2012. I had double vision before then but prisms in my glasses were always able to eliminate the problem. The double vision can no […]
Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Raw Organic Coconut Oil
Why am I reviewing Lucy Bee Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil. It has incredible properties and it is very healthy. It is extremely versatile. Coconut oil is a natural oil that will benefit the body in many ways. Coconut oil is made from the flesh of the coconut. Find out how it is made read this […]
Toilet Frame with Adjustable Height and Width
There time may well come when a Toilet Frame with Adjustable Height and Width is very helpful when you need to sit down or get up from the loo. Be as independent as possible. This toilet frame is designed to give you that independence. It will make life just that little bit easier even if you […]
Sugru glue is fun and exciting
Sugru is fun and exciting. It is an incredible, brightly coloured, mouldable glue substance. So many possibilities. Use this nulti-purpose glue to mend all sorts of different items in an exciting variety of ways. Not just stick things together but rebuild missing bits. Sugru glue is fun and exciting Sugru Multi-Colour is a new rubber-like substance that […]
Oarsome Crutch Grips
Oarsome Crutch Grips are crutch grips that slide over standard crutch handles then mould to the shape of your hand. Oarsome crutch grips provide a shock absorbing cushion. They relive the downward pressure felt on the palms of the hands, wrists and shoulders.Use crutches and you will understand how uncomfortable they can be on your hands. […]
Mobile Shower Chair
A holiday house I recently stayed in had a Mobile Shower Chair for use in the wet-room. The mobile shower chair has castors and brakes. Put me in a shower with a slippery wet floor, nothing to hold on to and I will take a tumble. I have difficulty standing upright on my feet and a frightening […]
BT Big Button 200 Corded Telephone
BT Big Button 200 Corded Telephone is an affordable, easy to use ‘phone with numerous advantages. I think it is ideal for older people. It is an easy to use and an accessible phone. All in all it is excellent for people with visual or hearing problems. The big numbers and big buttons make it […]
Table Top Playing Card Holder
Ever thought of using a Table Top Playing Card Holder? Do you find it difficult to hold a hand of cards? Maybe you only have one hand? Table Top Playing Card Holder The clear plastic holder has a small gap at the front to hold the cards. It is very stable, portable, and easily holds 13 playing cards. […]
Radiator Airer With 5 Adjustable Arms For Drying Clothes
The Radiator Airer With 5 Adjustable For Drying Clothes can hook onto a central heaAting radiator. Is it difficult for you to peg clothes onto a clothes line? Your balance is not very good and you feel happier using a Radiator Airer With 5 Adjustable Arms For Drying Clothes.A Does this sound familiar? Some possible problems? Any clothes […]
7 Day Pill Organizer Box In Wallet
The 7 Day Pill Organizer Box In Wallet is a convenient way to organize daily pills or vitamins. Your name, address, phone number and prescription can be stored behind the plastic inside the cover. 7 Day Pill Organizer Box In Wallet It enables medication for a seven day period to be stored. There are four compartments for each […]
