For too many years to mention I have been going to my hairdressers Laurel S , just over Richmond Bridge on Richmond Road. During the ‘many years’ my needs have changed and no matter what, they have been able to accommodate me. A testament to any hairdresser is their turnover in staff and at Laurel S this is very…
This a site –Wheelie Chix-Chic – which understands how womenswear needs to be designed differently for sitting in a chair. They manage to make the clothes look fashionable too. Style plus disability,there’s a good idea!!
Here is a good therapeutic site – Head Space – it’s a meditation technique that gives you a ‘whole calmer, clearer, happier way of living’ I’m for all that so I’m going to give it a try!
My previous post on the Apple Store in Westfield 15th Dec, got an immediate response from the manager, Kieran. They can’t change the store layout immediately but he is keen to make sure my next visit will be easier. If he can’t show me the Mac I want on a lower table he will make…
I went to the Apple Store in Westfield to look for a new Mac; what a nightmare. It was full of people and any knowledgeable assistant was busy. But the worst thing was that all the tables that displayed the equipment were at nose height if you’re in a wheelchair – that included the pricing…
For many years I have used acupuncture for general well being. I found it gave me energy and more importantly it reduced the length of time a cold/virus would last, from a week to one day of discomfort. More recently I have found my legs and ankle swell due to lack of movement. I tried…
I didn’t realise you could get specially tailored trousers for sitting in a wheelchair. Similarly if one shoulder is slightly higher than the other a good suit can compensate for this and make you look and feel great. Go and visit Charlie Allen he knows how to make you look cool, on trend and comfortable.
Since I got MS I have tried to build up my fitness. Prior to MS the idea of exercise was boring and something I would do when I was older and when I had nothing better to do. I joined a gym but knew I would need encouragement/ bullying to make me use it. That…