Some gadgets and disability aids I find useful in day to day living with suppliers I have personally used (UK):
Grabber/Reacher – I’ve used a Gripcert Reacher for over 5 years because of my back problems but it’s also handy for reaching/grabbing/moving small items when you have ME/CFS. I find the shorter 26 inch length better to control with limited strength.
Electric Toothbrush – Not only does my UltraSonex Phaser Electronic Toothrbush save me valuable energy having the brush do all the work for me but it actually cleans my teeth better than I ever could! Try ebay or amazon.
Walking stick (Simple) – My everyday walking stick is for balance and the “escort handle” makes it easy to hold. A simple, black, adjustable, cheap but sturdy walking stick. Supplied by www.aidmobility.co.uk
Walking stick (Funky) – For those dressy days or just for fun a vibrant funky walking stick. Supplied exclusively by the makers www.switchsticks.co.uk
Wheelchair – I occasionally use a wheelchair for outings and where a lot of walking or standing would be required. Having a back problem lumbar support was very important to me in a choice of wheelchair. I use the Medicare Engima Super Deluxe which has an adjustable backrest. I use a manual self propelled even though I cannot propel myself – but it gives me the ability to wiggle myself into position or out of the way if I need to. The back seat cover and rear pocket are fastened with lots of velcro which I am unable to tear myself. But it is a very comfortable wheelchair!
Laptop – My Dell laptop was a great price and has been a lifeline. I bought a cheap model and it performs well. Next time I would spend a bit more money to get even better performance and because mine is quite heavy compared to my husbands more expensive model. From www.dell.co.uk
Wireless Broadband – Life has been so much easier since I got my laptop and wireless broadband! Now I can keep in touch from where I need to be. Our ISP is PlusNet who have given us excellent service. We also like the way with them if we exceed our limit from time to time we just pay a simple flat fee for each extra gig usage. Supplied by www.plus.net
Lap Protection – my laptop (being cheap) gets quite hot when it runs making it uncomfortable so I use a heat proof pad which also cushion my legs. The Lapinator is a simple piece of kit but very effective. Supplied direct www.lapinator.co.uk or www.lapinator.com
Book Light – The Mighty Bright XtraFlex book light gives great light for reading or crafting. It’s small, light, compact and even in bed in the dark you won’t blind your partner as it’s light pool is well contained. Also handy for me if it’s a grey day and I can’t get up to switch the light on.
Earplugs – I have small ears and ear canals so use Mack’s Safesound Junior and recently E.A.R Soft Neons (36dB). From a great supplier www.snorestore.co.uk
Eyeshade – Great for bad migraines and sleeping Mack’s Shut-Eye Shade has a padded bridge for the nose to keep the shade away from your eyes and two thin adjustable elastic straps to keep it in place. Again supplied by www.snorestore.co.uk
Water Filter Jug – When you need to drink lots of water it’s great when you can improve the taste and purity with a filter jug. I did have an eco friednly one with refillable filter cartridge but just ended up with bits of carbon in my water. Now we have a standard jug off the highstreet but still small enough for my CFS/ME arms to lift.
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