You might find a bath mitt and soap-on-a-rope easier to use than a washcloth and a bar of soap (make your own--put a bar of soap in a nylon stocking with one end tied to a towel bar). (Week of May 18, 2008)
A handheld shower nozzle is easy to use and is convenient in both the bathtub and the shower. (Week of May 11, 2008)
Purchase a shower or tub stool for added safety and comfort while bathing. (Week of May 04, 2008)
Purchase a raised toilet seat or attach arm rails to the toilet. Strategically place grab bars near the toilet and bathtub. (Week of Apr. 27, 2008)
Use non-skid material inside the bathtub or shower. Cover slippery floor tiles with additional non-skid material or wall-to-wall carpeting (Week of Apr. 20, 2008)
To increase bathroom safety, replace glass shower doors with a plastic shower curtain and use paper or plastic drinking cups. (Week of Apr. 13, 2008)
If you decide that you must give up driving, make use of willing friends and relatives, public transportation, and taxis rather than giving up your favorite activities. (Week of Apr. 06, 2008)
Consider using pharmacies and grocery stores that deliver; shop from mail-order catalogs. (Week of Mar. 30, 2008)
Get into the habit of calling stores before you go to confirm that they have what you need. If you can shop during off-hours, stores will be less crowded. (Week of Mar. 23, 2008)
Use available drive-up facilities at banks, fast-food restaurants, dry cleaners, etc. (Week of Mar. 16, 2008)
Apply for a handicapped parking permit or license plate from your local Department of Motor Vehicles or city hall. (Week of Mar. 09, 2008)
Update your friends, family, and co-workers of your status--be careful to maintain your independence by accepting their assistance only when needed. (Week of Mar. 02, 2008)
Discuss medication side effects concerns with your doctor; and especially before changing or stopping any medication. (Week of Feb. 24, 2008)
Bring a notebook with you to doctor.s visits so you can write down the doctor.s recommendations for future reference at home. (Week of Feb. 17, 2008)
Make friends with your doctor's nurse. The nurse is usually the person you will speak with on the telephone in between visits. (Week of Feb. 10, 2008)
When you go for a check-up, let your doctor know if you don.t understand his or her terminology. (Week of Feb. 03, 2008)
Don't be afraid to tell your doctor all of the details. The facts are important in determining the proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. (Week of Jan. 27, 2008)
Good nutrition and eating at appropriate times of the day will help you feel better and stay active. (Week of Jan. 20, 2008)
Before exercising, be sure to warm up with simple stretching, bending, and breathing exercises. Be careful not to overexert yourself, and take rest breaks as needed. (Week of Jan. 13, 2008)
Try exercising in bed rather than on the floor. Water exercises are less stressful on the joints. (Week of Jan. 06, 2008)
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