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I never changed the way I dressed after I became disabled, it just made me feel more normal. However, coats and jackets were a real hassle to put on and tuck the back down enough to be comfortable. I solved the problem by cutting away the portion of the coat or jacket that is against the backrest of the chair. Put the coat or jacket on, make sure you are sitting properly in your chair and have someone trace the outline of the coat or jacket where it meets the backrest with tailor’s chalk. Remove the coat or jacket and cut a half inch inside the chalk line then hem.

When my fingers became paralyzed putting on gloves became time consuming and finally impossible. I started using two stocking caps over my hands and the end of armrests. When especially cold or outdoors for an extended period I use chemical hand warmers found at any sporting goods department and place the hand warmers between stocking caps and tops of hands. I also use these hand warmers on my hands and arms prior to taking blood or getting an IV.

When I used a bi-pap, condensation building up in the hose from the humidifier was a problem particularly in the winter. My respiratory therapist put a condensation trap in the lowest point of the hose and that eliminated the problem.

Hope this helps,
David dx’88