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Best Accessible/Affordable Places to Live
Hey everyone, I am not sure if this topic has been talked about yet or not. But I am curious as to where all of you live and how you like it. My girlfriend and I live in Orange County, California. We both love it here, but it is outrageously expensive. I can't really see myself living outside of California but I most likely will not be able to afford living here in the future. I want to have a back up plan and have other options.
My question is what is an affordable state that has weather as close to California as possible. One of my biggest reasons for wanting to stay is my family, the accessibility and weather. The weather here is perfect for a spinal cord injury. I do not want to live anywhere that snows. I prefer the warm weather over cold. Trying to think about my future and where I will be able to afford to live. What states are warm, have good accessibility and are affordable?
My question is what is an affordable state that has weather as close to California as possible. One of my biggest reasons for wanting to stay is my family, the accessibility and weather. The weather here is perfect for a spinal cord injury. I do not want to live anywhere that snows. I prefer the warm weather over cold. Trying to think about my future and where I will be able to afford to live. What states are warm, have good accessibility and are affordable?
Zcollie
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Re: Sleeping Arrangements with your partner after Spinal Cord Injury
Yes, this absolutely makes sense. In fact, this is exactly what we use in our home... Dan's bed has all of the bells and whistles (going up, down, all around), and mine lays flat beside him. Neither one of us have a box spring and I recently upgraded my mattress to an "Endy" type. To be completely honest, I was more excited to just be able to sleep next to him that I didn't really care about our bed situation, just as long as they were side by side. I won't lie, the "medical" bed set we got isn't the most glamorous by any means....
This may actually be a great business opportunity for anyone with a flare in design or interior decorating. The medical equipment field needs a major update.
Firstly, why is ALL medical equipment so darn expensive?
I understand that it is all a business and yes it may be a niche...but common...
That being said, if you are contemplating you career choice- start a medical equipment franchise. You will prosper, lol.
Secondly, why in the name of sweet baby Jesus, are the bed-frames SO tacky?
(Considering that an SCI can happen to anyone, at any time...
Why are we banished to three options of "headboard" color, in one style?
If I may dig a little bit deeper- why are (we) as spouses lead to subscribe to outdated ideologies around sleeping arrangements.
We love our partners and we crave their touch and breath near us. When our partners come out of rehab and we have the option to be near them, we will. We miss many things about our relationships and may even reminisce about the.. "what it used to be like"... so why not, at the very least, give US reasonable options for a sleeping system that justifies spending $5000.
(Optional Read)
I need a moment... There have been 50 + times that I have ran into our footboard posts. Why are there little metal posts in the foot area of the bed? Lol...in all seriousness if anyone else has purchased a medical bed set please PM me... I need to know someone else feels the way I do.
P.S...IF you have made it this far into this post....God Bless you... and thank you for giving me the space to let it all out...also, lets start a business designing medical bed frames that are actually cute!
-Elena
This may actually be a great business opportunity for anyone with a flare in design or interior decorating. The medical equipment field needs a major update.
Firstly, why is ALL medical equipment so darn expensive?
I understand that it is all a business and yes it may be a niche...but common...
That being said, if you are contemplating you career choice- start a medical equipment franchise. You will prosper, lol.
Secondly, why in the name of sweet baby Jesus, are the bed-frames SO tacky?
(Considering that an SCI can happen to anyone, at any time...
Why are we banished to three options of "headboard" color, in one style?
If I may dig a little bit deeper- why are (we) as spouses lead to subscribe to outdated ideologies around sleeping arrangements.
We love our partners and we crave their touch and breath near us. When our partners come out of rehab and we have the option to be near them, we will. We miss many things about our relationships and may even reminisce about the.. "what it used to be like"... so why not, at the very least, give US reasonable options for a sleeping system that justifies spending $5000.
(Optional Read)
I need a moment... There have been 50 + times that I have ran into our footboard posts. Why are there little metal posts in the foot area of the bed? Lol...in all seriousness if anyone else has purchased a medical bed set please PM me... I need to know someone else feels the way I do.
P.S...IF you have made it this far into this post....God Bless you... and thank you for giving me the space to let it all out...also, lets start a business designing medical bed frames that are actually cute!
-Elena
Re: Finding Rental Housing After Spinal Cord Injury
@iamdadman
I agree 100%!! While trying to find rentals for us to live in while Dan was at rehab., I had to look for a place that was accessible. This is still a topic that our friends and family bring up and chuckle at with us...
So, the first 5 places that I viewed were deemed to be accessible but, were absolutely not. "Can you just carry him up those two steps?", I was asked? Ummm, no! Cannot.
We are really looking forward to the days that we can travel and access building that are inclusive.
-Elena
I agree 100%!! While trying to find rentals for us to live in while Dan was at rehab., I had to look for a place that was accessible. This is still a topic that our friends and family bring up and chuckle at with us...
So, the first 5 places that I viewed were deemed to be accessible but, were absolutely not. "Can you just carry him up those two steps?", I was asked? Ummm, no! Cannot.
We are really looking forward to the days that we can travel and access building that are inclusive.
-Elena
Re: Awkward Situations
@sterlion Yes, I did have some pretty cool people around me and I found out if I am the one who draws attention to the situation most of the time people try to lessen the awkwardness of things. Usually in a person will say, "Don't worry about it" or "Eh, it's okay". Even I had a incident early on after my initial injury of audible gas in a store and I was visibly embarrassed. An older gentleman came over to me and said, "Better out than in I say!! Trust me, I already blew up aisle 5 a few minutes ago so you might want to stay away from there for a while hahaha!!!"
I think that experiences like that show that these type of "embarrassing" moments really are not as bad as we make them out to be.
I think that experiences like that show that these type of "embarrassing" moments really are not as bad as we make them out to be.
DeeJay
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Re: Travelling FREE As A Companion: Companies Offering Free Or Discounted Tickets (?)
That is awesome @trevorsendeavor I think I want to apply for one as well. @ColeandCharisma thanks for sharing that information I guess regal theater will be my new date spot lol. I will say I paid full price for the ticket lol
Re: What is at least one thing you have learned or grown from because of your SCI?
@cruiseybabbby I love how you see yourself as a superhero. Being in this situation I view myself as the underdog. It just so happens underdog was a superhero also. Not only have I learned to be patient but I’ve learned how to use my disability to an advantage when possible. Whether it be taking advantage of all the possible accommodations in school or using my mind and experience to adapt to difficult situations calmly
Having a Sense of Humor (ft. a joke)
I wasn't sure where the best place for this post was, so I decided that it could go here since having a sense of humor is essential to my brother living his life. Something I left out of my DC posts (you can read those about our visit there by going to my profile) was this funny little thing that happened at a beer garden we went to.
We were looking over the menu, and my brother happened to order this beer (yes, it's boozy!). The description was too dang good. We couldn't stop laughing about it. I told him that should be his new motto about himself. It's the little things, isn't it?
We were looking over the menu, and my brother happened to order this beer (yes, it's boozy!). The description was too dang good. We couldn't stop laughing about it. I told him that should be his new motto about himself. It's the little things, isn't it?
BrookeU
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Re: Introduce yourself!
@Jimbob
Howdy Jim, it's nice to meet you. I have a sister who lives in Venice, Florida. Also, when you arrive in Seattle, let me know. I live very close and we could have a cup of coffee or something. I will bring the wife and we can make it a double date...
Joe
Howdy Jim, it's nice to meet you. I have a sister who lives in Venice, Florida. Also, when you arrive in Seattle, let me know. I live very close and we could have a cup of coffee or something. I will bring the wife and we can make it a double date...
Joe
