Dressing Yourself Despite Multiple Sclerosis
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.
