by dnl426 | May 23, 2022 | Mental Health
Thankful For Assistive Technology! As I’m aging, I find I rely on assistive technology (A.T.) on a daily basis. I need a back brace now so I can lean over long enough to trim the grass from along the edges of the sidewalk. I carry my cell phone with me as backup in...
by dnl426 | May 23, 2022 | Mental Health
Chronic Pain Chronic pain often accompanies disability. Whether it’s from the result of aging on your body, or from injuries or illnesses of the past, those of us who suffer from chronic pain find ourselves stuck in a cycle of misery. Chronic pain can reduce your...
by dnl426 | Apr 28, 2022 | Mental Health
Not My First Rodeo I’ll admit that when it comes to living with a disability, every day seems to have its share of struggles. Just getting dressed can be a major undertaking, let alone making meals, driving to the grocery store, and doing the million other chores that...
by dnl426 | Apr 11, 2022 | Preparedness
Weathering the Storm I’ve been home this past couple of weeks recovering from surgery and have spent a great deal of my time watching television. I like following the weather station, especially with tornado season starting and mercy, have there been a lot of tornados...
by dnl426 | Mar 31, 2022 | Appreciation, Mental Health, Preparedness
I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends I’ve made no secret of the fact that I have arthritis, and that it has caused me to be disabled. Last week I had a total left hip replacement and as I heal and hopefully regain some of the strength and movement I’d lost, I...
