Physical Disability Tip #13: Ask your health care team for training in using a reacher - grabber. This tool acts as an extension of your arm. This will allow you to avoid moving and bending in ways that aren't compatible with your body. This is an option to improve your independence, quality of life and possibly boost your morale.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2026/2/11 #reacher-grabber #tool #pickup #physicaldisability [Next Tip Feb 18 2026]

Physical Disability Tip #10: Seek the input of a dietitian in designing meals and snacking foods that will allow you to maintain a healthy body weight. Having a rigid regime designed around the foods you like will prevent the additional complications to your physical disability a heavier body weight will create.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2026/01/21 #physicaldisability #dietitian #weight #nutrician [Next Tip Jan 28 2026]

Physical Disability Tip #8: Using friends as a sounding board develop the skill of expressing your needs and advocating for yourself. Trusted friends are able to provide feedback on what they perceive as your needs. The skill of advocating for yourself will be an effective tool in the myriad of health care appointments that accompany the ongoing maintenance of a physical disability.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2026/01/07 #physicaldisability #brainstorm #friend #feedback [Next Tip Jan 14 2026]

Physical Disability Tip #7: Consider postponing tasks you desire to be engaged in or complete yourself when feeling tired or weary. Don't let this take away the sense of satisfaction or joy when completing something you normally enjoy doing. It isn't worth the frustration.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/12/31 #physicaldisability #weary #rest #chore [Next Tip Jan 7 2026]

Physical Disability Tip #6: Create for yourself a go to list of morale boosting activities. Engage in these activities when your physical disability has been especially challenging, feeling alone or feeling down about your set of challenges.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/12/24 #physicaldisability #morale #activity #emotional [Next Tip Dec 31 2025]

Physical Disability Tip #5: Treat your energy and effort to complete tasks as a currency. Arrange help with routine tasks you may delegate so the activities you engage in bring you joy and a sense of satisfaction.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/12/17 #physicaldisability #energy #task #deligate #qualityoflife [Next Tip Dec 24 2025]

Physical Disability Tip #4: Be intentional in taking care of your emotional well being. Giving your attention to your emotions when needed will help prevent some disagreements, feeling vulnerable or helpless and help your focus be effective.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/12/10 #emotion #wholeness #support #physicaldisability [Next Tip Dec 17 2025]

Physical Disability Tip #3: Consider voice assisted technologies for using the computer, listening to your favorite music, getting news, weather details, etc.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/12/03 #voice #control #technology #physicaldisability [Next Tip Dec 10 2025]

Physical Disability Tip #2: Consider what home automation would make your life easier. Create a "wish list" for this items to become a combined birthday or Christmas present from family and friends.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-physical-disability/2025/11/26 #home #automation #physicaldisability #qualityoflife [Next Tip Dec 3 2025]