Tag: solutions

• Creative Cane Holders

  

  Check out this great, inexpensive, non-permanent option for storing your cane or crutches when not in use. It doesn’t get much easier than this!

  aprilbarcalow

  August 18, 2022

  Livable Blog

  chronic illness, crutches, disability, fatigue, ideas, mobility device, solutions, tips, walking cane

• Kitchen Gadgets to Make Life Easier

  

  Do you struggle with working in the kitchen because of pain, weakness, or limited use of your hands? If so, here are just a few gadgets you might find helpful!

  aprilbarcalow

  July 26, 2022

  Recipes and Meals

  accessible, chronic illness, cooking, disability, food prep, ideas, Kitchen, meal planning, solutions

• Low-Energy Summer Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  Here are some of my favorite low-energy activities to enjoy with your kids this summer, even on flare days!

  aprilbarcalow

  July 5, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  accessible, activities, children, chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, family, fatigue, ideas, parenting, solutions, spoonie

• Flare Day Hacks and Tips

  

  Flare-ups are a frequent occurrence with chronic illness. Here are some of the ways I manage the bad days and conserve energy.

  aprilbarcalow

  June 7, 2022

  Personal Care

  autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, crash, disability, fatigue, flare-up, ideas, MS, post exertion, solutions, tips

• My Favorite Wheelchair (And Other Thoughts on Choosing a Chair)

  

  A wheelchair can be a lifesaver with chronic illness, fatigue, or pain! Here are some points to consider when choosing the right chair, and a review of my favorite wheelchair.

  aprilbarcalow

  May 24, 2022

  Medical Equipment

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, DME, fatigue, Medical Equipment, mobility, MS, pain, solutions, tips, weakness, wheelchair

• Chronic Pain-Friendly Jewelry

  

  When you live with chronic pain, weakness, or trouble with dexterity, wearing jewelry can be painful and challenging. Here are some ideas to accessorize and reflect your personality pain-free!

  aprilbarcalow

  May 3, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

  accessible, accessories, adaptive, bracelet, chronic pain, dexterity, disability, earrings, fashion, fatigue, ideas, jewelry, necklace, solutions, tips, weakness

• My Favorite Energy-Saving Shower Hacks

  

  Showering with chronic illness can be a gauntlet and leave you exhausted. Here are my favorite tips for saving energy and making showering and bathing just a little easier.

  aprilbarcalow

  April 26, 2022

  Personal Care

  accessible, bathroom, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, Personal Care, self care, showering, solutions, tips

• 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.

  aprilbarcalow

  April 19, 2022

  House and Home

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

• Low-Energy Spring Activities to do With Your Kids

  

  Here are some great ways to celebrate the arrival of spring with your child, without much energy required.

  aprilbarcalow

  April 5, 2022

  Livable for Kids, Livable Relationships

  accessible, activities, children, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, family, games, ideas, kids, parenting, solutions, spring, tips

• 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!

  aprilbarcalow

  March 1, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

  accessible, arthritis, athletic shoes, ballet flats, boots, choosing, chronic, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, comfort, disability, fatigue, fibromyalgia, footwear, guide, gullain barre, heels, ideas, mobility, MS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, pain, purchasing, rheumatoid arthritis, shoes, shopping, small fiber neuropathy, solutions, tips, weakness