Resources for disability – invisible illness – Charcot Marie tooth
In my blog ”Tips For Girlfriends With Neuropathy”, I wrote about the costly mistake of always using my teeth to open things. Since the ”missing tooth incident”, I always keep a pair of these soft grip scissors in my purse and another pair in the glove box of my car to cut things like sweetener…
If you tend to drop things, these simple and colorful foam tubes are a simple solution. They can fit on many everyday products and be trimmed to size.
Are you frustrated with spilled drinks while carrying your cup or mug around your house? I know I was until I found this cool Spill Not Cup Carrier that was the answer to my problems! With my tremors & weak hands from Charcot Marie Tooth (more on me & CMT) I used to have my fair share…
These tiny ice packs have fabric on one side. I put them inside my bra or tuck them under my leg braces for an instant cool down in the summer heat.
These packable towels are awesome & super convenient when you have to be outdoors in the heat. Just get them wet & then shake them to activate.
I have a new love. Yup. Let me introduce you. Meet the rechargeable fan with mister! Sometimes things just get too darn hot! Like super steaming hot! I’m not sure about you, but I sure don’t want my makeup to smudge. Especially after I’ve spent so long putting it on. A girl has to do…
This is a less expensive version of a best selling insulated water bottle that uses the same technology to keep beverages icy cold the whole day; Literally. This one comes with 4 different style lids including one with an attached straw.
Going shopping? Throw this in your purse & you’ll have all the dressing tools you need for trying on & removing clothing and shoes. It’s also great to take with you when traveling.
This amazingly simple device can be life changing for some women as it allows you to blow dry your hair without holding a heavy dryer. This one is made by a well respected beauty brand & has a heavy base that doesn’t fall over. You just attach any size blowdryer to the easy open velcro…
For anyone with fine motor challenges, these button assist tools are indispensable. I like this one because it has a large soft grip handle and doubles as a pulling tool for zippers.
Get your own back; literally. This long handled applicator eliminates the need to bend and twist to apply moisturizers, lotions & sunscreens in those hard to reach areas. The cord loop is large enough to fit over your wrist and it can conveniently hang on a hook in your shower.
If you have back problems and difficulty bending and twisting , this sock assist device will be a huge help. It’s a huge time savor for many people but does require some hand dexterity so it’s not ideal for those who have hand neuropathy.