Fuck me, I really need to make sure I'm awake before posting so I can use correct grammar and not leave words out.
This infuriates me on so many levels.
I've been saying for YEARS that we are yet again implementing technology without taking the time to deal with the ethics beforehand. All the articles about men abusing doing horrendous things to their "robot girlfriends" is deeply disturbing.
And this is the walker basket she liked best: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3LW2TV7
Large Capacity: The Walker Basket is 16.5" x 7.4" x 5.7", it's perfect for a variety of walkers of different sizes and brands, like Drive Medical. And it has extra 2 Mesh pockets inside to put all you...
Lidded coffee mug, for when her OT wants her to start trying to make her own coffee again. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL7J8NXL
Way sturdier than it looks, and will slide under a chair/sofa: www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRGZMHQ
Just know that even "simple" and minimal caregiving is going to wipe you out. Links to some other things we've found are great incoming. 19/?
And again, She (and we) got *lucky*. She can take herself to the bathroom during the day with her walker. She doesn't need help using the bathroom. She does need help with getting in/out of the bathtub (we got a transfer bench for that), but her OT is handling that for now. 18/?
And I'm flat-out exhausted these days. Just absolutely BEAT. So be ready for that. I'm slowly getting used to the additions to my schedule, and I'm hoping that in a few more weeks, maybe I'll be less wrecked. Just be ready, if you're going to be in a similar position. 17/?
My caregiving right now has probably added 3 hrs into my day, which doesn't sound like a lot, but trust me, it IS. I take care of getting her meds set up, make sure she has tea/coffee throughout the day, bring her lunch and dinner, and then make sure she's got everything at bedtime. 16/?