Life Hacks
If you have scleroderma, daily life can be challenging, both practically and mentally. We can help you with a few easy life hacks helping you get on top of the cold, the cooking, childcare, holiday preparation and your mental health.
Cold hacks
4 stories · 2.15 mins
The cold weather can be challenging if you have scleroderma. But watch Annelise explain some tips that can make your day easier, including a hand warming trick using rice, a sock and a microwave.
Kitchen hacks
4 stories · 1.48 mins
Scleroderma can mean a few challenges in the kitchen.... Edith gives us a few handy tips that help her, including how to use hair rollers to help grip cutlery.
Mental health hacks
3 stories · 3.34 mins
Nathan is a counsellor, working in partnership with people living with chronic disease. He explains how to express any difficult feelings you have and ways to help yourself out of a low mood.
Holiday hacks
5 stories · 2.56 mins
Preparing for a big family gathering can be tiring. Watch to see how Joyce does it, saving precious energy and overcoming dexterity issues to wrap beautiful gifts.
Childcare hacks
4 stories · 2.02 mins
Looking after a family can be even more of a challenge with Scleroderma, but Natalie shows how a little creative thinking can help with everything from changing diapers to getting the kids out of the door with less fuss.
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"Focus on the positive things, and that helps you get through it."
– Jessica