5 Smart Ways To Make Life A Little Easier For Disabled People & Those With Chronic Illness

Life can be tough for anyone, but for those with disability and/or chronic illnesses, it can be particularly difficult. There are some things we can do to make our lives a little easier, though. Just read on to find out what they are. 

Smart heat and lights 

Many people with chronic conditions and disabilities can be particularly sensitive to heat and light. This means it makes sense to be as in control of these home factors as possible. Of course, this can be a real pain if it means having to move from room to room or go downstairs to alter the thermostat. That is why it’s a good idea to use smart heating and lights that can be operated using apps on your phone. Then, wherever you are, you can easily control the heat and light in your home and optimise your comfort. 

Install a stair lift

Stairlifts are a great way for those of us with mobility issues to continue to safely utilise our whole home without the stress and effort of having to manually take the stairs. Stair lifts can be installed in a range of homes and staircases, and they can not only make our lives easier but help us retain our independence and autonomy as well. 

Use adaptive methods 

We can often do thighs that abled-bodied and non chronically ill people can do so with just a small adaptation. A great example of this is to invest in a hair dryer stand which holds your device for you. Another option is to use ribbons on door handles to make it easier to grab them, even from a further distance. If, for example, you were in a wheelchair. 

Pill organisers 

If you experience a disability, a chronic condition or both, it’s very likely that you will need to take medications regularly. It can also get pretty complicated if you have multiple medications that need to be taken at different times of the day and night. The good news is that you can make it a lot easier for yourself by investing in some good pill storage. 

Look for pill boxes that split the pots into days of the week or am and pm if that is more appropriate. You Can then spend 10 mins once a week adding the right pills to the right pots, and stay on top of what you have taken and what you need to take much more easily. Adding reminders with alarms to your phone or smart watch can also be very helpful when it comes to making taking your meds easier too. 

Optimise your schedule 

I know that sometimes it can feel as if there are never enough spoons to go around. But you can make your life a little easier by optimising your schedule where possible. What this means is if you know you have something that will take up a lot of spoons coming like a social event, outing or medical appointment, you can schedule in some rest time for the day before and the next day. Then, you won’t be operating on negative spoons before you’ve even started, and you’ll give yourself enough time to recoup some of the extra spoons you used the day before.

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