Residential care?
I have had ms since 1990, was told it had become SPMS in 2014. Since then I have got worse and worse, using a scooter outside and a walker inside. I still fall almost daily. I am 54. It has reached the point where my husband really struggles to get me up if I fall (although I am not very heavy)I am thinking i will have to go into some sort of residential care.
An 'old people's home's doesn't seem an attractive prospect. I don't want to go into any 'home ' at all but continuing here.is so difficult.I have a starlift and rails from the occupational therapist but I'm still very limited in my mobility and falling.
Help! What do other people do in this position?
I feel for you @gerbil . I'm in a similar position. A bit older, male and fortunately still have some upper body strength. Me and the floor are good friends. I can normally haul myself up to the vertical by pushing up, using a chair or various bits of furniture, whichever is closest. On occasions when I'm really feeling weak, I use the stairs. I'll crawl over to them and get my butt onto the first step. Then ensure my legs are positioned correctly, push myself up onto the second step. From there I can either get vertical or transfer to a chair. You may want to consider acquiring one of these :- https://mangarhealth.com/uk/videos/elk-emergency-services/ It allows one person to assist you, without risking themselves. Paramedics use these. It could help you to remain at home.
@gerbil I worked for 8 months as an MS society Field worker (I was on contract and the work load doubled so I had to let that go as I too have MS.) However if you contact your Field Worker and ask to be referred to an Occupational therapist who may be able to help with additional things around the home. I think @Stumblers suggestion is great and obviously tried an proven. Also the Physio maybe able to give you additional ways of getting up after a fall. I am in NZ so I'm not sure of the setup of the Society in the UK, they are all a bit different