Multiple Sclerosis : 300 Tips for Making Life Easier

Foreword ix A Word from the Author xi 1. General Tips for Making Life Easier 1(10) General Tips 2(2) Community Resources 4(2) Resources 6(5) 2. In Your Home 11(24) Home Safety and Accessibility 13(1) Safety 13(1) Lighting and Light Switches 14(1) Doorknobs, Doors, and Doorways 15(1) Under Lock and Key 16(1) Ramps, Railings, Stairs, and Grab Bars 17(2) Faucets and Sinks 19(1) The Bathroom 19(3) The Bedroom 22(1) Furniture and Rugs 23(1) Housecleaning Details 24(1) Laundry 25(1) Your Home Office: Computers and Technology 25(3) Resources 28(7) 3. Looking Good, Feeling Better 35(18) Grooming 36(2) Dressing Tips 38(2) Simple Clothing Alterations 40(1) Hose and Footwear 41(2) Shopping for Clothes 43(1) General Clothing Shopping Tips 43(1) Choosing the Right Clothing 43(4) Accessories 47(1) Resources 48(5) 4. Managing Mealtime Madness 53(12) Making Your Kitchen More Accessible 54(1) Meal Planning and Preparation 55(2) Serving Meals 57(1) Streamlining Grocery Shopping 58(2) Making and/or Using Simple Adaptive Devices at Mealtimes 60(2) Resources 62(3) 5. Taking Care of YOU 65(10) Improving Memory and Concentration 66(2) Quiet Restful Activities 68(1) Reading 68(2) Watching Television 70(1) Playing Games 70(2) Resources 72(3) 6. Managing Medical Issues 75(16) Record Keeping and Research 76(1) Doctors' Appointments 77(3) Medications and Medical Tests 80(5) The Hospital 85(2) Managing Your Home Health Care 87(1) Resources 88(3) 7. Weekend Getaways and Extended Travel 91(16) Preparing for Your Trip 91(3) Packing 94(1) Traveling by Car 95(2) Making Your Vehicle More Accessible 97(1) Air Travel 98(3) Foreign Travel 101(1) Staying at a Motel or Hotel 101(2) Resources 103(4) Trademarks/Tradenames 107(2) About the Author 109(2) Index 111