Newly Diagnosed

Posted on: Mon, Jul 7 2008 1:00 PM

Posted by: Debbie Posts: 3,878

hi chris, it is nice to meet you and welcome! i hope things turn for the better for you. hang in there!

Posted on: Mon, Jul 7 2008 4:35 PM

Posted by: Christopher Hill Posts: 257

Hi to everyone and thank you for your suggestions and support especially Bonnie

To update you, i have had a very pro-active day today.  I have telephoned 5 different local churches and 8 charities.  Some cannot help but others are going to get back to me and will do what they can.

My mum came over for 2hours earlier this evening to chat about my situation and she also did some cleaning.  She said i must find regular help but she will try and come over with my dad to sort out my front and back gardens.

I also have registered today with telephone banking so that whilst i do have paid care here i can make the most of his time.

Thanks again and ............DISABOOM RULES!!!!!

Posted on: Tue, Jul 8 2008 9:29 PM

Posted by: ShimasChild Posts: 248

That's wonderful Chris, I'm happy you've grabbed the bull by the horns and starting making calls. I'm rooting for you! I do my banking by computer as well, and yes, it relieves your caregivers of a lot of running around. I know I prefer mine to be cleaning here than standing in line at a bank!

 When I went into my chair, my family bought me a "Grabber", a long-handled thing that extended my reach. With it I can do a lot of things to ease the caregivers time as well to be more productive elsewhere, such as picking up my clothes off the floor and putting them in the basket (I can't bend over) pick up newspapers, books, ect to put them where they belong, getting cups and even plates if I'm careful. It also helps me put away most of the dishes after Phillip has washed them, making me feel at least somewhat useful!

Hang in there! Looks like you are doing better!

Posted on: Wed, Jul 9 2008 2:39 AM

Posted by: Becky Posts: 1,555

Hey Chris! I am so proud of you. You are doing amazingly well for being in a chair for short of a time and having to deal with all of the things that go along with that. I know exactly how you feel though. You have to deal with a new disability and try to get the help you need at home. I'm from the US, so I can't help you much with suggestions of social organizations there. Bonnie's suggestions sounded very good though. Hang in there! Things will work out for you! Please keep us posted.

Becky