Battling Multiple Sclerosis

By Michael Russell

When it comes to maneuvering around the house, multiple sclerosis can make things difficult. You never know when your arms or legs will give out on you. You appreciate the helping hands of family, friends and caregivers but sometimes you just want to be able to get around on your own, especially when you’re alone and it’s a simple thing. You’d really rather not have someone running to your rescue for every little thing when you could very well accomplish the task yourself. You’re not naïve about your limitations and very conscious of safety, but you realize your need of that little something extra for some of those tricky areas in the house like steps in unusual places and absolutely every staircase. What you need is something to hold onto.

Getting around the house safely and securely can be easier than you thought with “Safety Hand Grips”. Besides the usual places where grab bars are used, like the bathroom, shower and toilet. Safety Hand Grips can be put in all those other areas around the house where you also need the extra support but no one but you thought it was necessary.

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By Michael Russell

There probably is a list somewhere of things that frustrate those with Multiple Sclerosis the most. Having to depend on someone else to dress you has got to be at least in the top twenty. Most people take getting dressed without any assistance for granted. Those with MS or other diseases with an unpredictable range of motion limitations know better. They take nothing for granted.

If you’ve just been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or any other disease that limits your range of motion, here’s good news for you. There are a host of daily living assistance aids available to help you dress yourself. Our main focus in this article is the “Dressing Stick”. The dressing stick is probably one of the most helpful and basic dressing aids because it works effectively for those with limited hand strength in putting on and taking off clothes, socks and even the challenging zipper.

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