Mobility Aids:

Orthotics: lightweight inserts worn inside the shoes to help increase stability and decrease fatigue.

Leg braces: an ankle-foot brace can stabilize the ankle when there is weakness in the foot muscles.

Canes: useful when one leg is weaker than the other, or if you have mild balance problems.

Walkers: may be more appropriate when there is significant leg weakness, they also provide support for maintaining balance.

Wheelchairs or scooters: are usually recommended when a person experiences excessive fatigue, unsteadiness, or occasional falls.

Tips to help with your daily activities:

Bathing: use a tub bench and a hand-held shower head. Install grab bars in your shower and/or tub.

Toileting: install grab bars near the toilet, or use a raised toilet seat with armrests. You can also use a bedside commode.

Dressing: choose clothing with Velcro, buttons, zippers, and hooks. You can also use a sock pull, a long shoehorn, and a buttonhook.

Cooking: electric can openers are very helpful, and use a pot stabilizer to ensure safe cooking.

Eating: use specialized utensils, such as large-handled spoons and forks, rocker knives and plate guards.

Writing: add a special grip to pens and pencils and use a wrist support.

Sleeping: an electric bed or mattress can help you get in and out of bed more easily.

Miscellaneous: there are various reacher devices and grabber tools for hard to reach items.

From WebMD.com, March 2010