By way of a change, I went out and about by myself yesterday morning. I went down our road, turned the corner and then quite some way down another road to see a couple with whom Lisa and I are friends. The journey was well beyond my walking limit. I even have to sit down … Continue reading Out and about by myself
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Tackling my own mobility issues
Do you have mobility problems? I certainly do, having multiple sclerosis and, in the last 10 years, have gone from walking reasonably well, using a stick, to today when I am still walking but only 15 or 20 yards before I have to sit down. Just getting from my house to the car necessitates a … Continue reading Tackling my own mobility issues
Choosing the right wheelchair for your needs
Left, a standard non-folding electric wheelchair and, right, a self-propelling manual chair. To walk no further than 10 to 15 yards, the way multiple sclerosis affects me means that a walking stick or a cane is required. At the end of that, I need to sit and take a break. And even that short distance cannot … Continue reading Choosing the right wheelchair for your needs