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Skin care for winter is a different routine. Wind chapped skin hurts. Make sure you are using a daily moisturizing lotion to fight against the weather. Extreme bitter cold causes frostbite injuries. This damage may not be noticed if you suffer from paralysis. Numbness and tingling are the initial signs from your body saying get me the heck out of here. Numbness and tingling are also two symptoms people with nervous system damage live with daily! That is not going to help us! If you notice your skin is turning red get indoors and warm up. Make sure you are wearing the correct layers of clothing when you’re heading outside. Skin on a paralysis patient is thinner and more easily vulnerable to damage from the elements.
Ice and snow removal preparation is not something to put off until the last minute. Do you have rock salt available for sidewalks? Do you have someone lined up to shovel and plow your driveways if you’re unable to do it yourself? We have neighborhood children who love to earn a few extra bucks on snow days. Line up help now so it will be available when you need it.
Wheelchair maintenance is critically important during the winter months.