MarineChief
New member
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2022
- Messages
- 5
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 12/2021
- Country
- US
- State
- MD
- City
- Parkville
1st a little about me... As a former Marine Engineer I operated, maintained, and repaired deep sea ship equipment for a 31 year career. Then retired and was (thankfully) able to tour some of the US in an RV for the next 8 years. We them were caregivers for my wife's Mom for the next 9 years during which I took a mechanical and supervisors job for nearing 6 years of that time. What stopped me working was the weakness noted in April 2021, the twitched in July, and then official diagnosis at end of 2021 (1st available nuerologist appt). Second opinion obtained end of Feb this year (still awaiting test results for final confirmation, then hopefully start with a clinic and home assessments, etc.)
My point is that since I entered high school I have always been one to work with my hands, performing mechanical and home repairs / rebuilds for myself or friends. I'm not a CEO, a corporate board member, a professional athlete, I do not have the brain power of Hawkins or anything similar to the likes of any of these people. So, my question is, once you are confined to a wheelchair and have little to no arm mobility, what are the former "everyday" workers doing to keep your minds active and feel like you are still contributing to your family, community, or society in general ?? After 31 yrs at sea I must admit that I (unfortunately) have minimal social skills and my social presence is nearly non existent. But every piece of advice helps and provides insight and guidance.
Thanks to ALL in advance.
-D-
My point is that since I entered high school I have always been one to work with my hands, performing mechanical and home repairs / rebuilds for myself or friends. I'm not a CEO, a corporate board member, a professional athlete, I do not have the brain power of Hawkins or anything similar to the likes of any of these people. So, my question is, once you are confined to a wheelchair and have little to no arm mobility, what are the former "everyday" workers doing to keep your minds active and feel like you are still contributing to your family, community, or society in general ?? After 31 yrs at sea I must admit that I (unfortunately) have minimal social skills and my social presence is nearly non existent. But every piece of advice helps and provides insight and guidance.
Thanks to ALL in advance.
-D-