Patient Resources
Personal Care
Emergency Preparedness
In & Out
of the Home
Exercise,
Recreation,
& Travel
- How to make an emergency plan
- Resources
- Useful emergency Items
- Emergency kits
- Falls
- Mobility Roadside Assistance
- Lift Systems, Transfers, & Ramps
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Dressing
- Eating & Drinking
- Moving Independently
- Braces, walkers, canes,
wheelchairs, etc.
Adaptive equipment to use inside and outside the house.
- General use
- Kitchen
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Living Area
- Office/School
- Technology
- Getting Out & About
- Lift Systems, Transfers, & Ramps
- Home Renovations
This is a list of adaptive equipment to help you with exercise and continue your hobbies. There is also resources on accessible travel.
- Exercise & Recreation
- Accessible Travel
Please click here to view the Emergency Preparedness Presentation:
Please click here to view the In & Out of the Home Presentation:
Please click here to view the Exercise, Recreation, & Travel Presentation:
Please click here to view the Personal Care Presentation:
https://prezi.com/view/dqotoBZTvmFnx0028hH8/
https://prezi.com/view/LaoIrUgZxNiAuGUXsvt6/
https://prezi.com/view/WlB7BU3F0UR3dgKIw9Rm/
https://prezi.com/view/PtBQoSnBgEQGebuIpg2s/
Practical Tips, Devices and Gadgets to Help Make Life with Neuromuscular Disease Easier
Overview
- An introduction to assistive & adaptive equipment, implements & gadgets
- Learn about the various devices and options available to you when choosing a suitable equipment
- Hear & see demo of the use of some functional/practical equipment
- Participate and share a piece of equipment that you find helpful
Disclaimers
Disclaimer
- Content provided on this presentation, including information that may be provided directly or by linking to a third-party website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by NDF or its affiliates of any websites or specific products.
- THIS PATIENT RESOURCE PRESENTATION AND DOWNLOAD-ABLE DOCUMENT DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE: The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on the presentation and the download-able document are for informational purposes only. The material is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the presentation or the download-able document.
How to Use this Resource
How To Use This Resource
- You do not have to follow the order of the presentation - go wherever YOU want!
- All the items here do not have to belong in ONE room; they are interchangeable and adaptable.
- All items in this presentation are used by someone in the neuromuscualr disease community unless otherwise noted.
Key Takeaways
- There are many adaptive devices options available for us with a muscle disease
- We need to try out and investigate the ones which would work for individual unique ability
- Technology is expanding at a rapid speed which benefits us and many more appropriate devices are constantly coming on the market
- Always keep your safety in mind when choosing devices