Tag: chronic illness

• PEG Tube and G-Button Accessories with Personality

  

  If your health journey (or your child’s) includes a gastrostomy, there are great options to reflect your personality and meet your medical needs. Here are just a few to get you started!

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  March 22, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Medical Equipment

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• How Can I Help?

  

  It’s easy to feel helpless or at a loss to know how to help your friend with chronic illness. Here are ten easy ideas to meet them where they are and lend a hand.

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  March 15, 2022

  Livable Relationships, Personal Care

  chronic illness, disability, friend, ideas, relationships, tips

• Broccoli Cornbread Casserole

  

  For a tasty weeknight meal, nothing beats a good casserole! This recipe is gluten free and celiac-friendly, with dairy-free, vegan, and egg-free option.

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  March 8, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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• Tips for Choosing Chronic Illness-Friendly Footwear for Women

  

  Finding shoes that don’t exacerbate your symptoms doesn’t mean compromising on style. Here are some tips for choosing chronic illness-friendly shoes that reflect your personality!

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  March 1, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

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• Low-Energy Winter Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  When you live with chronic illness and fatigue, it can be difficult to find the energy for activities with your kids. Here are ten easy, fun things to do with your kids that won’t use up your spoons.

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  February 22, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

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• 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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• Of Love and Chronic Illness

  

  Romance often takes an unexpected turn if you live with chronic illness. But adapting and holding onto one another is the best way to keep the fire burning, in spite of the obstacles.

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  February 14, 2022

  Livable Blog, Livable Relationships

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• Meal Planning with Chronic Illness

  

  Meal planning and prep can be exhausting endeavors with chronic illness or disability! Here are my tips for simplifying meals in your home.

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  February 13, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

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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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• Walking Canes That Are Anything But Boring

  

  A walking cane is so much more than a medical device. Here are a handful of my favorite canes that make a statement.

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  February 10, 2022

  Medical Equipment

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