I have been looking after my mum for 12 years, and this year i have really damanged my back so pushing her in a wheel chair is very hard now.
we are wanting to go on a train to vist my cuzin in a weeks time, but it means me pushing her around the town which i cant do very well.
i am not sure what to do? she really wants to go
we have an diabled scooter but you cant put them on the train
thank you xxx
2007-01-31 04:02:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Contact your local health authority or social services, they should be able to advise you about, or provide for you, a respite carer to help out until you are well again - you shouldn't have to cope on your own. Do you have any close friends or family who could help in the meantime?
Good luck with it, I hope you feel better soon. I have huge respect for what you do for your mum.
2007-01-31 04:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure where you are located but if you live within the united states you should speak to the National MS Society. There website is www.nmss.org if you go there you can find a location near you and they may be able to set you up with their loan closet program. They loan out different equipment and they may be able to help you find a scooter to borrow.
2007-01-31 04:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there anyone else who could accompany you on the trip to assist with pushing your mother's wheelchair? You say you're going to visit a cousin...would a family member be around to help?
2007-01-31 04:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Amy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if you can get outside care workers to help you with this question.you should be using a care worker if you have a bad back to prevent your condition deteriating. good luck
2007-01-31 04:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by SteffiBabyX-X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for sure contact your doctor or local health officer im sure they should provide help for you also if your both in pain take some cannabis yeah we all know its illegal but im telling you it will help ease both your pains i use to smoke yrs ago
2007-01-31 07:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by justhell75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got mine on the train if you phone them and explain they will arrange for the ramp to be made available for you as there is a ramp on trains enjoy your trip
2007-01-31 04:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by allymac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋