Resources for disability – invisible illness – Charcot Marie tooth
Relieve pain from muscle aches, stiffness, tightness, muscle spasms, and cramps. With these wraps that are designed to adhere to multiple locations of your body. There are 11 wraps in the box (3 for muscle pain therapy and 8 for joint pain therapy). They are thin enough to wear discretely under your clothing and flexible…
This pocket-size finger exerciser was designed to help musicians strengthen and maintain their strength and agility. It targets each finger and can be used to isolate muscles while watching tv.
I like to layer chokers with longer style necklaces and pendants. Instead of relying on someone to help me take my necklaces on and off, I buy these magnet attachment clasps. The clasps can be easily connected to any necklace or bracelet that has a traditional claw and loop clasp. Be sure to get a…
This six piece therapy putty set is perfect for strengthening the hands, increasing grip strength, improving fine motor skills and providing a stress-relieving sensory outlet. Each container holds three ounces of putty with different resistance levels for stretching, twisting, pulling and more.
If you have neuropathy, arthritis, or another invisible disability, you may experience cold painful hands. If you have been following along (learn more about me), then you know my hands are always cold and hurting. Finding pain relief for hands has been challenging until now. I found the perfect gloves to help with neuropathy. Designed…
As a leg brace wearer (AFOs), my muscles get sore and tight. And I’ve learned massage is as much a necessity for me as it is a luxury. Going to a massage parlor can get costly. Regardless of how wonderful it makes me feel, I can’t always afford this luxury. So I found another solution.…
This is an adjustable compression type brace that provides relief for painful foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. It comes with three soft gel inserts allowing you to choose the right amount of upward compression for your arch. It fits in most shoe styles and also provides comfortable support. My daughter gave…
I’m obsessed with my Amazon Echo Show Not only does she play and show music, weather, movie times, jokes, set timers etc, but she can also be used to video call contacts, display recipes and conduct 1-minute meditations and chair exercises. Smart home products like Echo can be paired with lights, cameras, remotes and other…
These compression socks from Top & Derby are fun and functional. The company also sells modern colorful canes for the fashion-forward person needing assistance. I love the company’s tagline “The world needed a better looking cane, so we designed one.” Http://www.topandderby.com
A great fitted white shirt is a staple in every fashionista’s wardrobe. But,
when you have fine motor issues, all fasteners are a pain in the a##; especially buttons.
You can use a button helper (metal tool found at home health type stores. But, they are time consuming to use. Instead, I have all my button downs sewn up permanently by a local seamstress. I always leave a few open at the top and buy shirts with plenty of stretch in the fabric so that I can easily slip them over my head.