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Special Needs
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General
For Canes
& Crutches
For Walkers
For Wheelchairs
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| Handy accessories for
wheelchair, cane, and walker |
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Reachers
Accessories
& More
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| Bring the world back within
your grasp with reachers of different lengths and types |
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Self-Care
Dressing
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| Help in dressing and grooming
for those with limited dexterity or use of only one hand |
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Hold
Read
Write |
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| Weak muscles, hand pain,
or limited dexterity putting a crimp in your style?
Reading and writing need not be a chore. |
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Non-Verbally
By
Phone
By
Voice Recorder
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| Overcome barriers to
communication with these adaptive devices |
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Outdoor
Activities
Playing
Games
Other
Leisure
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you're straining to see or hold onto something.
There's a better way. |
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Protect
Clothes
Open
Containers
Mix
& Measure
Clean,
Chop, Cook
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| The right utensils and
accessories can make preparing food and eating a lot more
pleasant. |
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Bedroom
Bathroom
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| Are muscle weakness/control or
mobility problems threatening your dignity and independence
in this personal area? Check our aids. |
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Get
a Grip
Easy
Does It
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| These devices are easier to
turn, grip, hold, or use, making chores (and living!) that
much easier. |
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Easier Traveling
Survivors with mobility problems will find travel less
frustrating and more fun with some pre-planning:
 | Arrange with the hotel
to get a handicapped-accessible room or
one with an extra-large bathroom. |
| Notify your airline of your needs,
so they can arrange any
special assistance needed. |
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Combat Disorientation
BI survivors
generally do better with structure and familiarity. Travel offers
little of either. To make things easier on yourself/your
survivor when you are away from home:
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Favor the familiar.
Stick
to known routines as much as possible. Go to bed and get
up at roughly the same time, eat at the same time, etc. |
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Go slow.
Don't try to do
too much. Allow for mental fatigue and "brain
hikes." |
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Relax.
Expect a measure of
confusion and frustration. You can deal...and still have
fun! |
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