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MHELS sourced MHE Toolbox includes:

Feel good activities:

- Spending time with community, friends, and family
- Listening to audiobooks using platforms like Audible or Hoopla
- A project or art for distraction

Comfort for the body:

- Heat pads and heated blankets
- Warm Compresses
- Epsom Salt Baths
- Herbal Teas like chamomile, lemon and honey, or ginger
- Tylenol and advil
- Prioritizing mental health

Clothing

- Kizik shoes: Hands free, stylish, and comfortable shoes and boots for children and adults
- Adaptive clothes may include pull-on shorts/pants and sensory friendly clothing

Adaptive Tools and Resources

- Assistive devices (including ones designed for rheumatoid arthritis) can be helpful in making functional activities easier and less frustrating
- Gel pillows, mattress toppers, and mattresses can help distribute pressure on bumpy bones
- Voice to text technology can help in school and work settings

Information provided on MHELS.org is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare team for decisions regarding your care.

The MHE Learning System (MHELS) is committed to improving the lives of people with MHE through collaboration and shared learning.

The MHE Learning System is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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