Multiple Sclerosis : 300 Tips for Making Life

This extensively revised second edition of Multiple Sclerosis: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier contains tips, techniques, and shortcuts to help people with MS organize and simplify their lives. From basic principles to specific ideas, this book is packed with helpful information for those coping with the special challenges of a chronic illness. Updated chapters cover Home Safety and Accessibility, Computers and Technology, Grooming and Dressing, Managing Mealtime, and much more. Book jacket.

Foreword

ix

A Word from the Author

xi

1. General Tips for Making Life Easier

1

(10)

General Tips

2

(2)

Community Resources

4

(2)

Resources

6

(5)

2. In Your Home

11

(24)

Home Safety and Accessibility

13

(1)

Safety

13

(1)

Lighting and Light Switches

14

(1)

Doorknobs, Doors, and Doorways

15

(1)

Under Lock and Key

16

(1)

Ramps, Railings, Stairs, and Grab Bars

17

(2)

Faucets and Sinks

19

(1)

The Bathroom

19

(3)

The Bedroom

22

(1)

Furniture and Rugs

23

(1)

Housecleaning Details

24

(1)

Laundry

25

(1)

Your Home Office: Computers and Technology

25

(3)

Resources

28

(7)

3. Looking Good, Feeling Better

35

(18)

Grooming

36

(2)

Dressing Tips

38

(2)

Simple Clothing Alterations

40

(1)

Hose and Footwear

41

(2)

Shopping for Clothes

43

(1)

General Clothing Shopping Tips

43

(1)

Choosing the Right Clothing

43

(4)

Accessories

47

(1)

Resources

48

(5)

4. Managing Mealtime Madness

53

(12)

Making Your Kitchen More Accessible

54

(1)

Meal Planning and Preparation

55

(2)

Serving Meals

57

(1)

Streamlining Grocery Shopping

58

(2)

Making and/or Using Simple Adaptive Devices at Mealtimes

60

(2)

Resources

62

(3)

5. Taking Care of YOU

65

(10)

Improving Memory and Concentration

66

(2)

Quiet Restful Activities

68

(1)

Reading

68

(2)

Watching Television

70

(1)

Playing Games

70

(2)

Resources

72

(3)

6. Managing Medical Issues

75

(16)

Record Keeping and Research

76

(1)

Doctors' Appointments

77

(3)

Medications and Medical Tests

80

(5)

The Hospital

85

(2)

Managing Your Home Health Care

87

(1)

Resources

88

(3)

7. Weekend Getaways and Extended Travel

91

(16)

Preparing for Your Trip

91

(3)

Packing

94

(1)

Traveling by Car

95

(2)

Making Your Vehicle More Accessible

97

(1)

Air Travel

98

(3)

Foreign Travel

101

(1)

Staying at a Motel or Hotel

101

(2)

Resources

103

(4)

Trademarks/Tradenames

107

(2)

About the Author

109

(2)

Index

111

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