Ten Hints & Tips
These are a list of ten things I have found make life easier when you are mobility limited: 1/ Litter
Author: Mike Nevin
I decided to write about the funny side of being cared for. I am a full time wheelchair user with daily carers. It's my experiences with my carers that inspired this blog.
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The question on everyone’s lips is what bedpans and urine bottles do you buy? I’m sorry, but it would be
Flying round the world in my bed
When I was a child, I used to gather all the neighbour’s kids and we would sit on my bed
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Slippers and socks This review is not specific about makes of slippers and socks, but types and designs. I have
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Smart switches, plugs and connectivity When I first came out of hospital in January 2018, I was having far more
Reviews 1 – Trabasac Lap Tray/Bag
I will be looking at items I have found helpful with my limited mobility. Where I have tried several versions
Laugh and the world laughs with you
“I have just had my third breakfast, so I should be OK till lunch at 1:30pm.” I was talking to
A room with a view
What a picture, what a photograph. No I shan’t finish the song. As I lie in bed about 90% of
The long goodbye
(No it’s not about death, nor is it a fictional thriller) Carers are more than friends, but not quite family,
A walk in the dark
Have you ever been wheeled along with your eyes closed? Perhaps on a hospital trip, or have a childhood memory
Mistakes, I’ve made a few
“I was wrong.” As Mary said this, I tried not to look surprised, but I was. It’s not something she
Music, barking dogs and dancing lizards
Where else could you see someone dancing with a lizard? It’s not something I’ve ever seen before and I watch
A Shocking Trip
Lying on the bed in an anti-room of the neurosciences ward, I’d felt some trepidation. Electricity and I have never
Who said it’s grim up north
I remember as a child my image of the North was dark and cold, which was strange considering my Mum
Our time in Creech St Michael
(This is the continuation of our autobiography) See part 1 of our autobiography We lived in Creech St Michael between
Young and old
Over the years I have had carers as young as 17 and some into their 60s. You would have thought
Home is where the heart is (Update)
We all know the expression, “Home is where the heart is.” It expresses the idea that home is not a
We want one with a bigger bottom next time
“We want one with a bigger bottom next time.” As I said it, I realised it could be taken the
Fair weather
A year ago, Mary was in Sheffield, I was in Popham Court Nursing home on respite. The weather was scorching
