I had my assessment for the OT a few weeks back. Last week they delivered me a perching stool and trolley. (Must say the new aids make me feel like an 80 year old . Won’t tell you what my brother thought 😂)
I’m having difficulties with my knife and fork recently. The OT said they can’t provide small aids like that now due to cuts in the budgets. So just wondered if anyone has brought any thicker cutlery if so can advice a place to get some that won’t break the bank.
Hope everyone is staying well and safe and this time.
My work told me I didn’t have to go in because of my lupus. So I took them up on the offer. I’ve been off work 2 weeks. Which feels like 2 months. As I work in a special needs school as a LSA there really isn’t any work to be done from home. Unless they send a child to self isolate with me 😂 So I’m getting a bit bored now. Only so much telly to watch.
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So sorry Maggie your still suffering, it's been such a long time. Good luck with your ct scan resukts, do hope you get an answer and help. Keep me posted and keep safe and well as possible. Xx
I use toddler’s cutlery with froggies for handles! Then scissors for cutting if needs be, but I eat a very soft diet on the whole, so froggie fork and spoon with a Mr Men plate and bowl means I dine in splendour x
I have Beatrix Potter cutlery from when my first born was a babe (he’s now 36). My brother and his wife lived in England with our (US) Air Force for several years. He and his wife bought them. I used these for my grandkids as well, but now use the knife as a butter knife. It makes a perfect one (as it’s dull as I am 🤣).
Hi, firstly, yes it’s very boring but its best to stay than sorry, (as for the TV, it’s all repeats). Secondly, I can’t grip with one hand so the OT sent these horrible set of cutlery, the handles are thick grey foam, they make you feel worse. I found a nice set and although the handles are bigger, but they do the job. The handles are made of clear plastic with looks like crystals in it, and you can a firm grip on them.
I’ve been in since August, and when I was aloud to go out, this virus started.
Just think of the goods times to look forward too. We will should feel lucky that we made it.
So keep safe, try a new hobby.
All the best, and I’m thinking of all in these sad times.
To be honest . I’m really missing all the kids at work right now.
I’m also a 1-1 carer for a little boy at school. I’m missing him lots. I love playing and working with them. All the pupils are not attending anyway due to some of there health issues and it being best for them. So hopefully all will resolve in the world and I can get back to work ( trust me I won’t be saying that after a week back 😂)
Lloyds Pharmacy Lou do a better life catalogue that has aids. Might be worth a look and a bit more reasonably priced.
Sorry your job is badly affected by the virus. Do keep safe and well and once this is over you'll be raring to go back to work!. It's lovely your missing it, shows your in the right job!. TAKE CAREXx
Hope you find some good ones Lou and I'm glad your getting help So you can help these kids with special needs. It's wonderful what your achieving. Keep well and safe. Xx
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