Open, close or lift. Easy to do, right? Not so, when you are experiencing a flare-up, or have collateral damage from previous flare-ups. Reaching for “#58 – Assistance, Please”
Category: Around the Home
#57 – Perchance To Sleep
Sleep is invaluable. You know how much you need in order to feel good the next day. If you have a chronic disease such as rheumatoid “#57 – Perchance To Sleep”
A Burnt Pot = Another Stress Lesson
I set the rice to boil, while I quickly went to edit a post on my new blog – A Rheumful of Tips. I was “A Burnt Pot = Another Stress Lesson”
#54 – Socks – à la Maman
From a very young age, I was taught how to take my clean socks and fold them à la maman. If you struggle with this task, “#54 – Socks – à la Maman”
#52 – Just Say “No!” to Hospital Corners
On my side of the bed, the top sheet must never be tucked in. Never, ever! At night, just like during the day, I need “#52 – Just Say “No!” to Hospital Corners”
#50 – Sitting Still Stiffens Self
Sometimes I pay dearly… If I’m not careful and conscious, I can spend too much time working away on something (like this blog) on the “#50 – Sitting Still Stiffens Self”
#49 – Feathering My Nest – Part 2
“Nesting” takes on a whole new meaning when it’s bedtime. I have an assortment of pillows that are positioned just-so. They provide support when and “#49 – Feathering My Nest – Part 2”
#40 – Feathering My Nest – Part 1
Foam. Gel. Microfibre. Duck, duck, goose. There are so many choices, and all of them promising a quick entry into dreamland. I’ve pretty much tried “#40 – Feathering My Nest – Part 1”
#39 – Thirsty Towels
Those fluffy and thick towels may be luxurious, but they’re not that much fun when you have trouble gripping. Now imagine them dripping wet and “#39 – Thirsty Towels”
#33 – Bracelet Helper
I don’t usually wear bracelets. Maybe the reason for that is because I didn’t have one of these: This idea came to me from Maarten Meerman, “#33 – Bracelet Helper”
#30 – My Perch
How easily can you get out of a beanbag chair? That’s what I thought! For a person with joint problems, all low furniture resembles beanbag “#30 – My Perch”