update on getting out of a chair

mari50
mari50 Member Posts: 27
edited 22. May 2013, 05:36 in Living with Arthritis archive
A few months ago I posted a problem on this forum about having difficulty getting out of chairs. I took the advice given and got in touch with my OT who referred me to another hospital OT. I am now having a recliner chair which tips up. If anyone sits init I shall be able to use the ejector button to get them out. I have also been told that I should move into sheltered accommodation because of my disability. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. That is something I am not going to do until I am old and decrepid. Maybe tomorrow.
I feel a lot better now that I don't have to worry about feeling dizzy when I get out of a chair or falling backwards onto it again.

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That's great news, Mari50. OTs can help enormously and, if you now feel able to hang on to your independence, that's even better news. Thanks for the update.
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thats good news Maria...and I do love the idea of being able to eject people.. :lol: I am so glad you got in touch with OT....I have looked at these recliners and they do look good....you enjoy it..and you are not old and decrepit....you take care (((()))xx
    Love
    Barbara

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