How to Make an Arthritis Friendly Home

Episode at a glance

• Occupational therapy (OT): Why Lindsay became an OT, and Lindsay & Cheryl’s definitions of the profession. (1:00-6:00)
• Things to think about when accessing a home when you have arthritis: steps, ramps and more, plus tips on aging in place. (6:00-14:29)
• Tips for the Bathroom with Arthritis: wiping, bidets, toilet seat height, grab bars, shower gadgets, drying hair and more. (14:30 - 30:25)
• Tips for the Kitchen with Arthritis: opening aids, considerations for how you organize items within the kitchen, refrigerator design considerations, kitchen design tips, stools, fatigue mats and chopping aids. (30:30 - 51:00)
• Tips for the Bedroom and Dressing with Arthritis: power assist beds, bed rails, pivot grabs, bed ladders, dressing sticks, dressing aids, bras, and more. (51:17-1:01:00)
• Tips for Living Rooms and Dining Rooms with Arthritis: recliners, arm rests for chairs, round versus square tables and more. (1:01:00 - 1:07:45)
• The emotional side of adaptive equipment: Tips for coping with shame and other emotions around needing adaptive equipment or assistive devices (1:07:48 - 1:17:09)
• For a full list of links to everything Lindsay discussed in this episode, go to this special page of her website here https://www.equipmeot.com/arthritislife/.
• Check out Cheryl's "Favorite Arthritis Items" page for links to some of the things she discussed on this episode: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2020/03/17/my-favorite-arthritis-products/

Speaker Bios:

Lindsay DeLong: As an occupational therapist, I have spent years treating and supporting individuals dealing with all forms of arthritis. I have been challenged to find creative solutions for individuals to help them maintain their independence, self worth and joy in every day life! I’ve learned so much from the arthritis community and am thrilled for the opportunity to give back in any way I can.

Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years. She’s passionate about helping others with rheumatoid arthritis live a full life, by using effective tools to manage physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare she say) FUN patient education and self-management resources.

Episode Sponsor

This episode is brought to you by Rheum to THRIVE, a 6-month education and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. Join the waitlist today for the next group which starts in Spring, 2022!

Episode links:

• Lindsay’s EquipMeOT channels:
  • Website: EquipMeOT.com
  • Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/EquipMeOT
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/equipmeot/
  • For a full list of links to everything Lindsay discussed in this episode, go to this special page of her website here https://www.equipmeot.com/arthritislife/.

Check out Cheryl's "Favorite Arthritis Items" page for links to some of the things she discussed on this episode: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2020/03/17/my-favorite-arthritis-products/

• Cheryl’s Arthritis Life Pages:
• Arthritis Life website: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/
• Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/arthritislife
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthritis_life_cheryl/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthritislife
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisLifeCheryl
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/realcc
• Arthritis Life Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arthritislifepodcastandsupport
• Arthritis Life Program Links
  • Join the waitlist for Rheum to THRIVE, 6-month education and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. The next group starts in Spring 2022!
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadmap, an self-paced online course Cheryl created that teaches people with RA how to confidently manage their physical, social and emotional life with this condition.

Medical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Full Episode Transcript

See arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com for full episode details, including a transcript

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