Balance
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 […]
A Very Wet Phone and 5 Rules to Dry it
Does your mobile phone float? Mine fell into the loo. I had a very wet phone. A very wet phone and 5 rules to dry it. Let’s start at the beginning I’m a bloke and I keep my phone in the breast pocket of my shirt. If I bend over at the waist I will fall […]
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 […]
Height adjustable round shower stool
The Height adjustable round shower stool has a lightweight frame. It is an essential item to have in the wet room or bathroom at home. I have advanced MS and my balance and mobility are very poor. Now I must sit on a stool when I use the wash-hand basin as well as in the shower. […]
A sense of balance
Many MSers who have SPMS do not have very good sense of balance. Now imagine this, you are momentarily distracted, you lose your sense of balance and fall over. As you fall over you put out a hand to protect yourself and you dislocate a shoulder. I’m guilty as charged. Do you see what I […]
She’s gone
My ability to get up and go, where has it gone? That’s something I used to take for granted. There is something I used tol take for granted – it is something called balance. The loss of it has a profound affect on everything I do. Do you know that walking is 80% balance? So […]
Length of a Walking Stick
A walking stick is the lightest walking aid to help with balance when walking. It is not designed to be used as a crutch to support your full weight. A stick sends a signal to tell people that your balance is not perfect. So if you are a bit wobbly on your legs use a […]
Wrist weights help my balance
My sense of balance has been steadily getting worse, multiple sclerosis is the culprit. What can I do to reduce the rate of deterioration? I’m sure exercise, particularly walking, helps me to have good balance. Wrist Weights help my balance and I did not realise how much I use my balance until I started to lose it. […]
