Category: House and Home

• Tips for Buying a Car with Chronic Illness or Disability

  

  There are so many factors to consider any time you are buying a new vehicle–make, model, reliability, mileage, price, safety, reviews–even without factoring in the requirements specific to your particular health needs. Here are some of the things we took into consideration in our most recent car purchase.

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  March 7, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home

  accessible, automobile, car, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, tips, travel

• Accessible Hacks for Reading in Bed

  

  Do you love reading, but find it too hard to hold a book? Or do you struggle to see what you’re watching on your device? Here are some ideas to make your recovery hours easier!

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  January 24, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, House and Home

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, entertainment, fatigue, gift, ideas, movies, reading, recovery, rest, shows, solutions, tips

• Cleaning Hacks to Save you Energy

  

  Feeling overwhelmed by the energy it takes to keep your house clean? Here are a few of my favorite tips and shortcuts to save you time and energy!

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  November 1, 2022

  House and Home

  chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, home, house, ideas, solutions, tips

• Stair Lift Remake

  

  Sometimes a small change can make a huge difference in embracing mobility devices. Read on to see how I transformed by stairlift chair into something beautiful AND functional!

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  October 18, 2022

  House and Home

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• Accessible Laundry Room Ideas

  

  Hauling, sorting, and loading laundry can be a real feat. Here are some creative ideas to make the job just a little easier.

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  August 23, 2022

  House and Home

  accessible, chores, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, hacks, home, household, ideas, laundry, solutions, tips, universal design, weakness, wheelchair

• Round-Up of Stylish Grab Bars

  

  Grab bars don’t have to be merely functional–here are some of my favorite beautiful, practical grab bars to make your bathroom a little more accessible!

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  June 28, 2022

  House and Home

  accessible, assistive device, chronic illness, disability, grab bars, handle, home decor, rails, universal design

• Energy-Saving Accessible Make-Up Desks

  

  It can be difficult to find accessible solutions to everyday routines, such as applying make-up. Here are some easy design ideas to help you save energy in your daily routines and make the most of the space you have.

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  April 19, 2022

  House and Home

  accessible, chronic illness, cosmetics, disability, energy saving, ideas, routine, self care, solutions, universal design, wheelchair

• Creating Accessible Entryways

  

  Clutter and accessibility can be major stumbling blocks (literally!) in the entryway if you live with chronic illness or disability. Here are a few ideas to help you tame the foyer and make it work for you.

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  February 15, 2022

  House and Home

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• Comfortable Bedding Options for Chronic Illness

  

  Rest is an essential part of chronic illness. Finding the right bedding can make or break your time in bed. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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  February 11, 2022

  House and Home, Personal Care

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• Kitchen Design with Built-In Seating

  

  Creating a kitchen that is workable with disability or chronic illness means adding built-in seating and smart design. Here are some ideas to inspire you.

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  February 8, 2022

  House and Home

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