Sunday, November 29, 2020

It's Time to Celebrate


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The following is an article originally posted on the now discontinued website called StrokeNet. They published a monthly newsletter. Their articles are still very useful today. With the permission of their then editor, Lin Wisman, I am able to repost them on my site. 

Claudia Warner, the author of this article, was a member of the StrokeNet staff.
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It’s Time to Celebrate
By Claudia R Warner

The Holiday Month is here and it is time for celebrations—family, food, gifts, etc.

We are really celebrating as Wes has his last two sessions of Physical Therapy this month! It has gone very well, he has worked very hard and so has his therapist. The result is that Wes is moving better than before his surgery and is in full steam. His walking endurance is much better, too. That will be a plus when we go shopping and he wants to get out of the chair.

It appears that we’ll have a White Christmas---we had a very White Thanksgiving and the stuff just won’t go away! The merchants seem happy as the snow has put people in a shopping mood a little early this year.

I haven’t done much shopping, yet, but am getting ideas for Wes’ gifts. It is hard to think of things that are useful, make his life a little easier, and that he will enjoy. He doesn’t give many clues as to what he’d like, so I’ll just fumble along…..

If any of you are in the same boat, there are a few items I can suggest as gifts for the one you care for.

1 Touch lamps

These are so-o-o handy on nightstands and end tables. No fumbling for switches or buttons to press—a light touch turns on the light. Warning—dogs love to turn these on! Numerous times I’ve found lamps lit during the day and our furry friends seem to be the culprits!

2 Automatic Hand Soap Dispensers

We have these in all bathrooms and the kitchen. They are great-one just puts their hand under the spout and just the right amount of soap comes out.

3 Touch Faucets.

These are expensive and I wish we had one. It would be so easy for Wes to use.

4 Quad Bases for Canes

For those who have a collection of canes or walking sticks, these would be a welcome gift. All you have to do is push the base on the tip of the cane and the cane now will stand by itself!

5 Talking Wrist-Watch

These are so handy for anyone who has a problem reading a clock. The dial is large, lights for night use, and at the push of a button it tells the date, year and time.

6 Photo Phones.

These have places for small photos of people your “charge” might call. You program phone numbers to correspond with the photos. Lift the receiver, press the photo and the call is placed!

7 Gift Certificates

Ah, the perfect gift for anyone. They can be used in stores or on-line. AND, there are so many varieties that no matter what one’s interest, there is a card that will “fit”. Wes’ favorites are ones for bookstores and coffee shops.

8 Portable DVD Player

These actually are reasonably priced! I plan to get one for Wes that has a 9” screen and a long lasting rechargeable battery. He enjoys DVD’s from Great Courses, as well as movies. This is something he can operate by himself, thus adding to his feeling of independence.

9 Food

This is a favorite gift—homemade goodies, or purchased treats. How about giving a basket of fruit? You can fix your own, or order one from a supplier. All you need is holiday wrap, bows and a nice container. Fill it with fruit from your favorite grocery store and you have a nice gift. Plus one that is healthy!

Happy Gifting! And Happy Holidays to all of you from the Warner Abode.

We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill


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