You might consider trying an extendable stylus (available on Amazon) rather than a mouse, mainly because it would be easier to jam it in the covers when you aren't using it, and it won't roll out of bed. I have two friends who use them with ease.
Interesting and useful video. I have SPMS and I'm in a wheelchair. Although I have most of my upper body functions, I am unable to sleep in a bed for longer than a maximum of two hours. I can't turn myself over without waking my wife; and my heels got sore if I lie too long not to mention my butt. So I sleep in a recliner as that way some of the problems are reduce - but not all. I need to find the best place for some of those great aids. Many thanks.
Before my diagnosis I had a Chemical Engineering degree, an MBA, and a promising career. I had an amazing wife and two wonderful children (still do). I had a nice house with a swimming pool, a big lawn, and a bunch of toys. I was living the dream. I enjoyed a variety of physical activities such as golf, camping, hunting…driving, typing, and dressing myself. Then one day as I was jogging on my treadmill I noticed that my left foot went slap, slap, on the treadmill, whereas my right foot smoothly transitioned from heel to toe, heel to toe. After a year of visits to an assortment of specialists, I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, a particularly disabling variety of MS. Twelve years later I sit here in my power wheelchair, dictating to my computer because my hands won’t allow me to type more than a couple of words. I can’t work anymore, and my wife now doubles as my caregiver. I’ve started this blog to help me pass the time while engaged in a productive activity- advocating for the disabled community, of which I am now a reluctant member. I am Mitch, and despite everything I am still Enjoying the Ride.
You might consider trying an extendable stylus (available on Amazon) rather than a mouse, mainly because it would be easier to jam it in the covers when you aren't using it, and it won't roll out of bed. I have two friends who use them with ease.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm going to look into that.
DeleteInteresting and useful video. I have SPMS and I'm in a wheelchair. Although I have most of my upper body functions, I am unable to sleep in a bed for longer than a maximum of two hours. I can't turn myself over without waking my wife; and my heels got sore if I lie too long not to mention my butt. So I sleep in a recliner as that way some of the problems are reduce - but not all. I need to find the best place for some of those great aids. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. If you go to the YouTube version of my video, I have links for the brown and blue mattresses.
DeleteThanks, Mitch. I've ordered the brown mattress. Where did the 'boots' come from? Feet and heels are one of my big problems so they could help.
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