My Mobility Aid Tour
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Mobility Aid Tour!
Over the past 8 years I’ve acquired quite the collection of mobility aids on my disability journey through my chronic illness. So in this video I take you through all the different mobility aids I’ve had over the years including Walking Sticks / Canes , Rollator Walkers, Manual & Powered Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters. Each one of these aids has given me so much freedom & independence at each stage of my journey. Accepting that you need mobility aids can be so tough when the world is so ableist & inaccessible but it is also freeing and has allowed me to do so much more. I hope this video gives you ideas for getting cheap or free mobility aids & decorating them to suit your personality as well as shows the differences between handle types for canes & which powered aid is best for what you need. Please find all the details & links to the mobility aids mentioned below as well as exclusive discount codes! (This contains some affiliate links & codes meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase but does not affect how much you pay. These are my honest reviews of all of these products including pros & cons.) Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments!
Switch Sticks - switchsticks.com/
Drive Glow & Go Stick - rightcaremobility.co.uk/onlin...
Stick Snuggies - / the_solace_sanctuary
Acrylic Sticks - Sadly I no longer support the brand that makes these sticks for many reasons that I do not wish to go into but I still wanted to share them to show the different handle types available.
Drive Walker - amzn.to/3ROA0IE
Rollz Motion - UK www.rollzmobility.co.uk/shop/
USA shop.rollz.com/
Get 10% off using code JENNI10
Trust Care Let’s Fly - amzn.to/3RTbMNk
Nordic Pioneer ByAcre - www.byacre.com/uk/nordic-pion...
Whill F - www.tgamobility.co.uk/product... 10% off using code JENNI10
Whill C2 - www.tgamobility.co.uk/product... 10% off using code JENNI10
Whill R Scooter - www.tgamobility.co.uk/product...
www.tgamobility.co.uk/product...
Proximo Minimo - www.tgamobility.co.uk/product...
Scoozy - www.tgamobility.co.uk/product... 10% off using code JENNI10
Omeo - www.myadaptability.co.uk/
You may be able to get all of the powered wheelchair options through motability or the Access to Work Scheme.
Here’s more information on NAIDEX if you are interested in attending: www.naidex.co.uk/
Chapters:
Intro 00:00 - 00:57
Walking Sticks / Canes 00:57 - 05:40
Rollator Walkers 05:40 - 13:05
Manual Wheelchairs 13:05 - 15:31
Powerchairs & Mobility Scooters: 15:31 - 22:40
Conclusion: 22:40 - 24:13
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Very informative!
I completely agree that it's very important to personalize your mobility aids. Especially since it can be uncomfortable having to need a mobility aid
Really enjoyed this thanks Jenni. My rollz is my super star out of all my aids, so versatile!
Brilliant, thanks Jenni. Fabulously helpful xxx
I bought my Rollz (second hand) after discovering them through you! I’ve sold it now as I found it too heavy to get in and out of the car by myself and need a wheelchair more often. I now mainly use an electric Quickie Carbon 50R when I’m teaching but then also have Byacre Overland and Ultralight rollators for quick trips. I also have a basic manual chair to be pushed in when I’m really unwell but I really can’t self-propel! My choice of sticks/crutches are Cool Crutches but I do have a light-up Neo-Walk for special occasions!! My inner ableist meant it’s taken me a while to come to terms with using mobility aids but on Tuesday night I was conducting a group on stage at a theatre and actually used my wheelchair which seemed a BIG step! ❤
The stick holder is very useful
I *swear* by my FlexyFoot walking stick! It's the oval handle, not-foldable. So stable and comfortable, puts your weight directly down over the stick the same as the ? Handles. The FlexyFoot ferrules I recommend to anyone as they really do improve the stability and comfort of the sticks. The FlexyFoot sticks themselves aren't the most attractive, but I covered mine with hot pink duct tape and stuck some reflectors on it - even though it's hardly haute couture, I get compliments and questions about it all the time. I also used rainbow tie dye duct tape to cover my rollator as that was a weird champagne/beige colour. Easy enough to do, and technically removable unlike spray paint
This is so so helpful, thank you! I just bought my first wheelchair off a friend who no longer needed it, and it's really helpful in certain situations, but a massive inconvenience in others! I either use my walking stick, which has it's own limitations, or a wheelchair, which has other limitations. I'm yet to find something that makes me feel truly independent, and it can be really overwhelming faced with all the different options out there (and their prices!!). So this definitely helped give me a better idea of where to start :)
Great video thanks . I have CRPS ( free to any home) with power chairs there are a few things to look out for . Terrain is the biggest one especially for folding chairs if you are always on perfectly flat surfaces fine but they tend to get to much flex and eventually crack when used in rougher surfaces
Local weather conditions is another big one i live in a tropical rainforest and it is stupid hard on everything including electronics, the simplest chairs seem to work the best in this environment
Terrain especially off road with mud and loose surfaces take extreme care things turn to custard in the blink of a eye a dedicated all terrain chair comes into its own in off road conditions.
For around town sort of stuff i just have a second hand pride go chair it does everything i need it to except stay in it all day but can't complain for the price $300aud plus $80 for new batteries good to go . The only other downside is getting the seat on when i take it off for transport.
The chair i use the most is called a Action trackchair the model is Axis . For where i live it is perfect as during the wet season often have to go through deep mud 150mm plus. It does everything well except go inside a pure outdoor chair 1m wide gives incredible stability. It is a pig to load given the width and weight 250kg . For my environment it is perfect. The only other chair the comes close is the magic mobility X8 in a drier environment I would have been my first choice. Both these chairs have a limited range but that can be sorted with the use of a properly mounted generator get it done professionally if going down this path.
For me a power chair is a much better choice than a scooter especially in shops, zero turn and nothing between you and the counter.
Cheers from Australia
I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and trials with different mobility aids. I am a few years into chronic illness journey and a few years into using a cane and power chair to help. More recently I've been side eyeing rollator options. Hearing experiences for people with symptoms similar to mine has helped me understand what to consider for options.
I have had the stick with the blue gel handle . Very comfortable. Unfortunately this year in the heat wave the gel has stated oozing out . I would recommend them however for comfort. I have had mine for years .
I have just ordered a Neo Walk with a Snoopy shaped handle .
Could you share more about the winch? I want a C2 but I'm worried about being able to get the sections in the car. Thanks so much for sharing!
Damn that's quite the collection!
omg id love the electric rollz walker for me. There's a similar thing available here in Australia, i wonder if i can get it on my insurance
Thank you, this was an amazingly helpful video
So pleased it was helpful!! xx
Excellent video thank you Jenni 😊
No problem I hope it's helpful!
@@ChronicallyJenni super useful for reference & your experience of them too 👍
Have you had an nhs/social services wheelchair assessment? And/or do you know anybody that has videos about it? I'm waiting for mine, and just interested in what it is like. They've told me they come to my flat and assess that, too. Which will be interesting as I don't find it as accessible as it was sold to me as (it is a council flat, so not much can be done, I fear. But I might get put on the list to swap to a more accessible place). I would really need a powerchair, or some sort of assistance with a manual, but no way can I afford any power ad-ons out of pocket. So I'm not too sure how the whole thing will work. I have a car on Motorbility, so hopefully that could get a hoist fitted. Thanks 😊
Is your council flat owned by either you or the actual council? If so you should 100% be eligable to get your flat made accessible to you. The council aren't allowed to say no (as far as I understand it) and in theory it should all be done for free based on an OT reccomendations but you may need to find somewhere to stay for a while if you need huge changes (although I've absolutely heard of people being put in either a hotel or a care home if they need it for accessibility) so whilst I'm not eligable for an NHS wheelchair and had to buy my own so I can't tell you about the assessment for one. But I do know a tiny bit about adaptions
have you talked to your local wheelchair servies you normal have to talk nicely to your GP