Such as ironing, washing dishes, preparing food etc. as I can't stand for more than a few minutes at a time due to arthritis. Can anyone tell me where I can get one? I've looked on a few mobility aids sites but all I can see are the shower stools, or bar stools which are too high. It would need to be of adjustable height as I am quite small. I'm sure I remember seeing one where the seat tilted slightly and really only supported your weight while you stood. But this was years ago before I needed it so I didn't pay much attention! Can anyone tell me where I can find one and what it is actually called?
2007-12-14 22:15:20 · 8 answers · asked by threepenny53 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
As someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis, my advise, locate a Occupational Therapist and ask for a Home Assessment! I have just left Home again, lived with my Mother who is healthy while I have RA. Anyway the situation, while living with Mother they refused to give me any help, accept put Mother at 76 down as being my Carer! That failed when I ended up in a wheelchair, Mother could not push me. So off I went into a nice one bedroom wheelchair accessible flat, all on my own. The OT Home Assessment came around and I have lots of aids, appliances, kettle tipper to grabbing stick, let alone pots, pans and cutlery. What I did NOT know, they measure you for say a dinning room chair or living room chair, so sitting sown or standing up, takes all the strain off the joints, excellent. In fact I now look at the times I struggled at Home and realized just how much I struggled with silly things like filling up the kettle, or lifting the tea pot. Not anymore and the relief of being independent, being able to do silly things like slice a tomato with no problem has given me a new lease of life. I now think I was a fool to struggle for so long, but she is my Mother and I love her. OT Home Assessment opened my eyes to how easy ironing, making a cup of coffee, can be with Arthritis. Therefore before I would invest in anything ever again, I will ask the OT! I have just turned 49. Good Luck
2007-12-15 06:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The item you require is called a 'perching stool'. As you describe, it has adjustable height legs & a tilted seat to 'perch' on. Your nearest general hospital may have an
'Aids to Living' shop, which should be able to help you. If not, then ask your local social services (are you in UK?). and thei rOccupational Therapist will either be able to supply you with one, or tell you where you can buy one. Good luck
2007-12-15 03:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Occupational Therapists can get you a perching stool through the NHS... Your GP can ask them to visit you and it will cost you nothing. Privatly there are 'mobility centers' in the Yellow pages which will help. You can also try www.clearwellmobility.co.uk for online sales.
2007-12-17 10:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Locate your local Mobility shop, ( Yellow Pages ), they have a large selection of aids for all needs. If not, they know who to contact. Best of luck. Be well.
2007-12-14 22:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A new website is now available that offers a variety of Mobility Aids. They offer walkers, cans, crutches, and many accessories. http://medicalgearforlife.com/Mobility%20Aids
2014-09-17 05:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by roverme1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one from social services for free,ask the doctor to refer you for a social service visit,they can help with most things you may need.They are usualy very good.
2007-12-14 23:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is picking my nose a household chore? Because I do that while driving all the time...
2016-05-24 01:25:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
social service and your local council should be able to help you out with this
kind regards x kitti x
2007-12-14 22:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by misskitti7® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋