Monday, March 14, 2011

Stuff that works Part 2

I hope that my last post gave you a few ideas. This post I will show you a few things that I got to assist me with computer work etc... Hope this helps too.

Below is my MacBook. I love it, and it is safe to say I am an Apple person. But what I want to show you is the stand. It raises the screen up to a much friendlier height which allows you to keep good posture. There is also a tray for putting papers you are using on.

Also in the picture is my first choice pen. It is big, heavy and grippy. There are lots of different styles of pen, but this one is the best for me.
In this next picture is my keyboard. It is adjustable for slope and gap in the middle so you can have it in the most comfortable position. The more comfortable the position of the keyboard, the easier it is to control my tremor. There are many different types of keyboard too, so it is good to get something that is suitable for you.
One thing that is hard about working on most tables when you have a tremor is that there is no where to anchor your elbows. This support that clips on to the edge of the table solves that problem. The blue pads also help raise the my wrists to make it easier too.
Finally, my mouse. This one is on kind of rotated 90 degrees to make it more ergonomic to hold, and also control my tremor. There are many different types of mouse as well, so you can find one that is suitable for you.

Well, I hope that this helps you look in the right direction for all your computing needs. Next time I will look at kitchen aids. Until then, stay well:)

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Stuff that works.

To all who read, yes I am still alive, and I have been OK. Just over Christmas I have been extremely busy of both a personal and business nature. But I am back on board now and hope to bring you a steady stream of useful posts.

As I stated before Christmas, I would share with you some of the stuff that I have purchased t5hat has made my life considerably easier. Please note that what you see here are things that I find useful, they might not be suitable for you or others. When I have finished I will also direct people to sites and tell people how to go about getting things that are suited to them.

I will start with things that I use in the bathroom.

This foot scrub is great. It has suction cups on the floor that hold it in place, then you simply put some liquid soap on it and put your foot in. The soft bristles get right between the toes and you don't have to bend down.









This is a really strong hand rail that simply suctions on the wall. It is really strong and ideal for balance.











I have two shower shelves here. The one on the left my wife uses, and I use the on on the right with deep sides so I don't knock anything over with my tremor. Very handy.










Lastly, the good old electric toothbrush. Easier than a conventional toothbrush












I hope that this gives you all some ideas of things you can find for assisting with easy living. Next time I will show you what I have for my computer setup. Until then, stay well:)