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People who have a disability that prevents them from moving (temporarily or permanently, chronic or one-time), how do you fair with living alone? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 5 months ago by Binette@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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This question is rather specific, so I know it's not going to get many answers, but any answer is appreciated.

I'm thinking about living alone, but I'm worried about getting certain issues. I've already talked about it to my doctor, but I also wanted to get answers from people who have went through it.

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[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 9 points 5 months ago

My spouse has a mobility disorder and arthritic pain - there are days when they're unable to eat/address pain and I need to assist them. I'd have a big concern about leaving them to fair on their own for any significant amount of time (overnight is fine as we usually get a heads up about a day in advance for a really bad day).

The unpredictability of it really hampers planning - even though full immobility days only may be once a month or so.