Anyone who reads my posts, will be aware that I am a disabled stroke survivor.
I was lucky enough to be able to move into an adapted bungalow at the beginning of March.
Previously I spent most of the days sat in an armchair watching the television.
The move has enabled me to start doing ‘normal’ daily activities as I have enough room to use an electric wheelchair around the property.
I am able to clean my teeth, brush my hair and apply make-up in the bathroom in front of a mirror, rather than having to have everything brought to me in the armchair.
The thing that has brought me the most pleasure, so far, is that I am able to let friends in the front door by myself, rather than my husband having to stay at home to let visitor’s in. I have an intercom system on the living room wall which enables me to speak to the person at the door before letting them enter.
I often meet up with friends in town, using my electric wheelchair on the bus.
Travelling on the bus using my elecrtic wheelchair here
Returning home to the old house meant using my mobile phone to call my husband who came outside, put on my leg splint and helped me to walk up the steps to the front door. Here I just let myself in using my OWN KEY and come straight in through the widened door using the wheelchair.
I have managed to peel a few carrots thanks to a kitchen aid which allows me to do this with my one working hand.
I can make my self and friends a hot drink with the one-cup water boiler.
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And have even planted a hanging basket for the garden ( which previously needed a rather large ramp just to access the garden).
I have written this post in the hope of inspiring other wheelchair users and to make housing departments aware of how much difference an adapted propery can make to someone’s life. I feel human again.
As always questions and comments are welcome.
Until next time.
Karen
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Karen we are all so very proud of you ,it’s wonderful to see what a different life you have by simply
moving to your new adapted hbungalow. I am sure that each day will bring you closer to the woman
you once were. What an inspiration you are helping other people follow in your footsteps. An amazing blog well done.
Thanks, mum
What an uplifting post. I’m so glad you’ve regained a sense of independence. My grandma is also a stroke survivor and has similar movement restrictions to you, I think she’d benefit from moving to an adapted bungalow but she’s lived in her house throughout her entire life and is unwilling to leave it. Thankfully she has my grandad to help her.
Katrina x
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Thanks for your kind words, Katrina, I also have my husband to help, but it feels good to be able to start doing things myself again
This must be so liberating for you, I can’t imagine how frustrating it must have been in your old home having to rely on other people. I hope your post inspires others who are in less than suitable housing situations to put pressure on the relevant services to get the adaptations they need. #mischiefandmemories
Thank you, that’s why I wrote th post
That is great! I am so pleased for you that you have been able to gain back more of your independence and improve so many aspects of your life. Thanks for sharing this positive post #MischiefandMemories
Thanks for your kind words and for having me a part of the linky
Wow Karen, your post is SO inspiring! I had no idea that some of these products existed, and just how much independence they can give. I know how important it is to have control over being able to do things for yourself from seeing my Grandparents. Thank you for sharing your experiences over on #mischiefandmemories
Thanks for your kind words, Annette and for having me as a part of the linky
I really hope this does inspire others! My godmother adapted her home when she developed MND but the disease took her too quickly to make the most of it. Aids to help should be welcome but admitting to needing help can be daunting. Thanks for linking up with #MischiefAndMemories
Oh, that’s so sad, Laura, I am hoping that my post will help others too
I’m so happy for you, it must be wonderful to have some independence at after so long having to rely on others for everything.
Thanks for linking with #pocolo
Thanks, you won’t believe the difference it has made, this week I have been getting my own clothes from the wardrobe