Contents

Foreword

A Note from the Author

1. General Making Life Easier Tips

2. In Your Home

1. Home Safety and Accessibility
   1. Safety First
   2. Lighting and Light Switches
   3. Doorknobs, Doors and Doorways
   4. Under Lock and Key
   5. Ramps, Railings, Stairs and Grab Bars
   6. Faucets and Sinks
   7. The Bathroom
   8. The Bedroom
   9. Furniture and Rugs
   10. Housecleaning Details
   11. Laundry
2. Your Home Office – Computers and Technology

3. Looking Good, Feeling Better

1. Grooming
2. Dressing Tips
3. Simple Clothing Alterations
4. Hose and Footwear
5. Shopping for Clothes
   1. General Clothes Shopping Tips
   2. Choosing the Right Clothing
6. Accessories

4. Managing Mealtime Madness

1. Making the Kitchen More Accessible
2. Meal Planning and Preparation
3. Serving Meals
4. Streamlining Grocery Shopping
5. Making/Using Simple Adaptive Devices at Mealtime

5. Personal Empowerment

1. Medical Issues
   1. Record Keeping and Research
   2. Doctors’ Appointments
   3. Medications and Medical Tests
   4. The Hospital
   5. Managing Your Home Health Care
2. Improving Memory and Cognition
3. Quiet Restful Activities
   1. Reading
   2. Watching TV
   3. Playing Games
4. Weekend Getaways and Extended Travel
   1. Preparing for Your Trip
   2. Traveling by Car
   3. Air Travel
   4. Foreign Travel
   5. Packing
   6. Staying at a Hotel or Motel
   7. Out and About
   8. Travel Resources

6. Additional Resources for People with Multiple Sclerosis

About the Author

Other Books by the Author

Index