What if no one is around to take you?

Cindy
On Fri, 25 May 2001 21:36:52 -0500 Anthony Arnold <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> I'm not against wearing diapers or cathrators because I realize that
> some
> have no control in that part of the body.  However, for people like
> myself,
> I would highly recommend wearing underwear and going to the bathroom
> just
> like anyone else would.  To my parents and me, it saves us money and
> time
> having me go to the bathroom the normal way and most important I
> feel is
> that I have contained feeling in that body part because I'm using
> it.
>
> Thanks,
> Anthony
>
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>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Magenta Raine
>   To: [log in to unmask]
>   Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 8:25 PM
>   Subject: Re: Living Alone?
>
>
>   Some questions to ask yourself might be;
>
>   Can I handle being alone if I'm dressed and fed and in my
> wheelchair?
>
>   Can I drive my powerchair myself?
>
>   Can I use a cathrator or diapers instead of needing to be taken to
> the
> toilet
>   every time?
>
>   Just what can I do for myself once I am up in my chair?
>
>   Can my helpers prepare water jugs and food for me, so that when I
> am
> hungry
>   or thirsty I can feed myself, or get a drink myself?
>
>   How long does it take me or my helper to get me dressed and
> breakfast in
> the
>   morning?
>
>   What times are good to be by myself? Say for instance, maybe 9-12
> and then
>   1-5.
>
>   Mag
>