Hi Ron This collaboration is great. I'm so enjoying Susanne's coaching. I've checked out the videos and will pass the link on. There's nothing like living with a disability to understand how to work out the wrinkles. As I've said we deal with a different mobility difficulty but we are making accommodations all the time.
>From susanne "Don't stem (press) on flat hands, but on fists or knuckles." Joan adds - It's a lot easier to learn to press up with closed fists if there is something in them (tubi-grip or rolled washcloth?) It seems to stabilise the wrists and helps if fingernails are not trimmed short. Don't worry about her having to keep track of two more pieces she'll be able to discard them after a while. My husband uses a tension pole with a trapeze and a grab bar for bed mobility. His is a commercial product but rope, PVC pipe and a skyhook make a good trapeze. A single point of attachment rather than two is easier to change direction with. Short lengths of PVC pipe threaded onto rope make an effective D handle. A rope tied to a bed leg or to both legs on one side can sometimes help. Knots tied in a long strip of old sheets can be easier on the hands when you need to pull hand over hand. Railings, grab bars, handles - get them thinking where they would help and then checking out garage sales, junk stores etc. Remember that all our commercial equipment started out with someone solving a problem and most of the someones were the ones with the problem or their families. Have fun, Joan No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.7/830 - Release Date: 6/3/2007 12:47 PM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
