AfraidButNotAlone Senior member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 538 Reason PALS Diagnosis 07/2013 Country US State GA City Atlanta Nov 25, 2013 #1 Any tips on how to pull on my socks more easily? It's a real struggle now
marypat Distinguished member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 287 Reason PALS Diagnosis 11/2010 Country US State OHIO City london Nov 25, 2013 #2 there are sock aides. I would not be able to use it now but you might be able to Attachments 31R94LccZJL.jpg 11.6 KB · Views: 143
AfraidButNotAlone Senior member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 538 Reason PALS Diagnosis 07/2013 Country US State GA City Atlanta Nov 25, 2013 #3 That's a funky looking contraption
marypat Distinguished member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 287 Reason PALS Diagnosis 11/2010 Country US State OHIO City london Nov 25, 2013 #4 we used them for stroke patients but it might work for u
AfraidButNotAlone Senior member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 538 Reason PALS Diagnosis 07/2013 Country US State GA City Atlanta Nov 25, 2013 #5 My issue is that my socks stick on my skin. I can't oil up, but I need a smoother way to get my socks on more easily.
My issue is that my socks stick on my skin. I can't oil up, but I need a smoother way to get my socks on more easily.
P pearshoot Senior member Joined Feb 6, 2011 Messages 636 Reason PALS Diagnosis 02/2010 Country US State mo City nixa Nov 25, 2013 #6 are you using diabetic socks, they are much easier to put on and take off
marypat Distinguished member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 287 Reason PALS Diagnosis 11/2010 Country US State OHIO City london Nov 25, 2013 #7 the socks go over the tube, when u pull the tube up it pulls the sock up. the sock is off ur skin so it might help
the socks go over the tube, when u pull the tube up it pulls the sock up. the sock is off ur skin so it might help
AfraidButNotAlone Senior member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 538 Reason PALS Diagnosis 07/2013 Country US State GA City Atlanta Nov 26, 2013 #8 Thanks for the suggestions. What are diabetic socks? I'll look into9 the tube thing too
K KCAE Active member Joined Oct 3, 2013 Messages 48 Reason PALS Diagnosis 04/2013 Country US State MD City LP City Nov 26, 2013 #9 Try putting them on inside out, smooth side on the skin. It is all about overcoming friction.
AfraidButNotAlone Senior member Joined Jul 27, 2013 Messages 538 Reason PALS Diagnosis 07/2013 Country US State GA City Atlanta Nov 26, 2013 #10 Yep, I'm learning that friction can be my enemy... LOL
ottawa girl Moderator emeritus Joined Jun 14, 2012 Messages 1,569 Reason PALS Diagnosis 04/2012 Country CA State Ontario City Ottawa Nov 29, 2013 #11 Birkenstocks... Don't require socks.