Tag: ideas

• Flare Day-Friendly Date Ideas

  

  Being in a relationship with chronic illness or disability can be challenging. Sometimes it’s hard to find ways to connect that don’t exceed the limits of our ability. Read on to discover a few date night ideas that might just light the spark without extinguishing your energy stores!

  aprilbarcalow

  February 28, 2023

  Livable Relationships

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• Chronic Illness and Intimacy

  

  Many of us in the chronic illness community experience frustrating obstacles that get in the way of intimacy. Here are just a few ways to overcome these obstacles and help you enjoy intimacy!

  aprilbarcalow

  February 14, 2023

  Livable Relationships

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, dating, disability, fatigue, ideas, intimacy, marriage, relationship, romance, sexual dysfunction, solutions, tips

• Unusual Habits that Now Seem Normal

  

  Living with chronic illness or disability means finding practical work-arounds to meet the challenges. Here are some of the unusual things I do that now feel normal.

  aprilbarcalow

  January 31, 2023

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable Blog, Livable Relationships, Personal Care

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• 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!

  aprilbarcalow

  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

• Living with Celiac Disease

  

  Living with celiac disease presents some very specific challenges. Here are some of the ways it takes an emotional toll, and a few ways you can support your friend or family member living with celiac disease.

  aprilbarcalow

  December 27, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Livable Blog, Livable Relationships, Recipes and Meals

  accessibility, allergy, celiac disease, chronic illness, dating, dietary, friendship, gluten, gluten free, ideas, illness, limitations, relationships, restriction, sensitivity, social life, tips

• Hidden-in-Plain-Sight Bibs

  

  Are you in need of a subtle way to protect your clothing during dinner celebrations? Here are some ideas for alternative bibs that hide in plain sight!

  aprilbarcalow

  December 20, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

  accessories, bib, choking, chronic illness, disability, dribbling, drooling, dysphagia, ideas, multiple sclerosis, protective clothing, solutions, spilling, stroke, weakness

• Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness

  

  Wondering how you’ll manage to get through the holidays (and maybe even host) without crashing? Here are a few ideas to help you survive the holiday season.

  aprilbarcalow

  December 6, 2022

  Livable Relationships

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• Budget-Saving Ideas for Chronic Illness

  

  Looking for a way to save a few pennies, and maybe a little effort? Here are some of the ways I keep my budget trimmed–both my monetary and energy budgets!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 29, 2022

  Livable Blog

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• Gift Ideas for Men with Chronic Illness/Disability

  

  If you are searching for the perfect gift this season for a guy with chronic illness or disability, here are some of my top picks!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 22, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation, Personal Care

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• Gift Ideas for Women with Chronic Illness/Disability

  

  Here are a few gift ideas for that are sure to bring a smile to the woman with chronic illness or disability in your life!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 15, 2022

  Livable Relationships

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