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SweetTeaTree

2y ago

Managing a Household with a Disability: Tips and Advice Needed

How do you manage a household while disabled? Cleaning absolutely exhausts me physically and mentally which isn’t an option as a mom. My partner is burnt out and it’s impossible to keep up with laundry and dishes. How do you all handle it? Family can’t help us as much as we need, they have their own stuff going on. Also, we don’t have the money for a maid service.

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strawberrydog

2y ago

I don’t personally do this but saw it online somewhere and this could be helpful; When doing a chore you set a timer for 5-10 minutes. When the timer goes off, if you feel up to doing more then you can. If not, sit down and take a break for as long as you need. It can also help to plan chores in advance, spread laundry out for a couple days instead of trying to do it in one day. There are also these washers and dryers that are made for apartment/dorms and they are small, simple and not a lot of work from what I’ve seen (Link; Portable Washing Machine with Upgraded Internal Structure for Washing Baby Clothes, Underwear or Small Item, Foldable Mini Washer with Double Blue-Ray, Gift for Friend or Family https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TRR7M1R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D6EHZZQB52JCPACE3Q3M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 ). I hope some of this helps :(
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EmilyAnn

2y ago

One suggestion I would make is if you want to get laundry done in a day would be to take it to the washateria yes I understand it costs money but if you use the coin operated ones they're cheaper and you can do multiple loads at a time just a thought.
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AranaJ

2y ago

Its just me and my roommate. We have a close relationship and we are each other's only family. He works and I am on disability so he is the breadwinner. I have a very understanding roommate/friend in him. Its easier when there is no family (we are in our forties). I try to cook and clean, etc but that isn't possible every day and he understands completely. He says that I don't have to do it at all but I do it because I want to do it. He also helps clean the house too since this is of course his living space as well as mine. I would say we have an unorthodox household but it works.
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JeanetteB

2y ago

😥 So sorry. Be kind to yourself. I myself simply work till I can't. I do a little every moment i can. Dont be hard on yourself, someone above suggested setting a timer. "Good Idea." I had ladies from my church come and help. I could not run the vacuum for nothing. Ugh

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