Mom went to the dermatologist today. He froze off some pre-cancerous patches and he looked at her legs. Mom gets to apply some ointment and wear compression hose for the foreseeable future. We bought the proper hose and then came the real fun.
When you can't bend and can barely reach your toes to put on regular socks it's more than a trick to put on compression hose. I have, in the past, thought mom was sort of a slacker when she told me how hard this task was. Boy, have I been schooled.
I decided to google 'tricks to putting on compression hose' and found this movie. I watched the first half and we tried that. Didn't work. But then we watched the end of the movie together. Yes! There is a tool for putting on compression hose. Mom went from being disgusted with the whole process to happy.
Within 5 minutes we were calling (the number is listed) to place an order. We ordered one that has extension handles which should be even better for mom. So, for any of you who need to know… here you go:
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That’s so cool! I’ll have to remember this.
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I learn all kinds of cool stuff on your blog! I know a few people who could have used this.
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Oh my goodness…. we all had a go at help my 85 year old dad get those darn socks on.. and we all hurt him and were sweating trying to do it. I am going to order one of those too. Life is sure easier with the internet…. thank you a million times..
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Thanks for this Becky. Who knew?
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You know – I knew that there were lots and lots of you who might be as happy to find this gizmo and we are. Im just thankful that I watched the end of the movie.
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Ditto from me, Becky! My MIL has to wear compression hose and has painful arthritis in her hands too. I am ordering one of those devices for her tonight! Thank you so much for passing that information along.
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Becky, I have been putting compressions stockings on people for 30+ years, and you have taught me a new technique! Thanks!
Maggie Szafranski
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Thank you for sharing your articles, I hope you have an interesting and creative new year.
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Boy, I wish I’d seen this video last summer when my husband had knee surgery & had to wear full length compression hose. They were SO hard to get on & off–the nurses obviously didn’t know this trick!
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My Dad – 89 – has trouble with just normal socks. He uses two pairs of pliers with extended handles – this looks much easier! I hope they will send to Australia. Thanks Becky!
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Hey Lindy:
We got the gizmo and there is a learning curve to use it but mom seems to be working it out. The same is true of the taking it off device. I tell you what, those compression hose are the devils device! They work but they taunt you… you need them when you are so old you can hardly put them on. Life can be so unfair.
Becky
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