Adaptive Equipment

This is an important topic for caregivers and patients.  I was reminded today of the importance of it in my own personal life.  My son has a debilitating neurological tumor that is taking up about one third of his body.  It causes him fatigue, bone problems, and chronic pain.  Without realizing it fully, over the years I have given up a lot of activities I would have done before because he could not do it with us.  I stopped going on hike and bike trails, because if I did he could not keep up and would tire and hurt.  I do most of my holiday shopping online because taking him to the store, where there may be a shortage of motorized carts, would cause him to tire and be in pain before I was finished shopping.  I have had to watch his friends ride their bicycles in circles around him while he tried to keep up because he cannot ride a bike due to the tumor in his leg.  We became accustomed to sitting things out together and just hanging out and watching movies.  That all changed today.

Today, my teenaged son got a beautiful, red sports wheelchair from +Allumed Medical Supply.  He can now get involved in wheelchair sports or get on the court with his friends in P.E.  For the first time, I went on a 2 mile walk with my son...and he kept getting ahead of me!  This weekend I want to go down to the walkway along the river together, maybe have a picnic afterwards.  It is wonderful!

I tell you our story because I want to emphasize that adaptive equipment for your loved one can be the difference between independence and dependence.  It can be the ability to have your loved one do more for themselves, and you have less stress on your shoulders.  The best resource I have found for these aides is +Allegro Medical.  They have the lowest prices I have found and exceptional service, which shipment to your front door.  Utilize walkers, canes, gait belts, wheelchairs, grabbers, adaptive eating devices, showering and bathing aids, dressing aids, the list goes on!  Anything that promotes freedom and safety!  Most of all, nobody...especially your loved one, should ever feel guilty or "less than" for utilizing the equipment they need.