COPD & Emphysema Support Group

COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...

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j-h
j-h
Two aids I could not do without:
Dura-Med Deluxe Flexible sock and stocking aid. $9
Ableware 738810001 Dressing Stick $5.
(Don't think you need the numbers)
I ordered them both from Amazon
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deleted_user
If I can ask, what is a dressing stick? I'm wondering if this is something that may help me?
When I am at home (most days) I wear a light shift type garment, but when I have to go out I find getting dressed really wears me out & I get SOB. My hubby has to help me with my bra & if the weather dictates long pants, he has to help pull the legs up for me.
j-h
j-h
If you're online check them out. Mine at least a two feet long wooden handle with two kind of sticky plastic hooks on the end. I use it to get to things just out of reach all the time especially around my bed.
I use it to get my underpants started, to push off my socks, etc. It's very light and cheap. Beats one of those pick-uppers in many cases.