Mobility Aids Q&A | Finding Confidence with Chronic Pain & Fatigue

In this Q&A, I’m answering your questions about mobility aids — and how I found confidence using them while living with chronic pain and fatigue. I share my experiences with wheelchairs, rollators, and other aids I use daily, and open up about how I learned to talk to others about using them — even when it felt awkward or overwhelming at first. Whether you’re just starting to explore mobility aids or trying to embrace them with more confidence, I hope this helps you feel less alone 💛 ✨ Topics in this video: How I chose my wheelchair and rollator Tips for talking to friends, family & strangers about mobility aids Confidence, pacing, and public perception Living well with chronic illness, pain, and fatigue 💬 Drop your own experiences or questions in the comments — I’d love to hear them! #MobilityAids #ChronicPain #Fatigue #ConfidenceWithDisability #WheelchairLife #Rollator #ChronicIllnessSupport #DisabledAndProud #MobilityAidQandA #ChronicallyJenni You can also find me on other social media: Instagram:   / chronicallyjenni   Facebook:   / chronicallyjenni   TikTok:   / chronicallyjenni   My Support Group:   / 785786465114178   Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.chronicallyjenni.com 00:00 Introduction 00:36 How to choose between and electric & manual 01:20 Advice on telling family you use a mobility aid 02:30 Should you try mobility aids before buying them? 04:00 Can I use a mobility aid if no one with my disability does? 04:25 How do you get around questions about new mobility aids? 05:21 Any tips for shoulder pain & self propelling? 06:42 Which mobility aids handle steep slopes best 06:55 walking sticks for men 07:12 how often do you use each of your mobility aids? 07:49 how to store mobility aids 08:59 are there instructions or safety precautions when using mobility aids? 09:35 do you feel a difference in treatment from the public when you are using different aids 10:53 what's the difference between a rollator walker and a frame walker? 11:39 how far can you go in a powerchair & how long does a powerchair take to charge? 12:21 how did you transition to using a new mobility aid? 14:11 which mobility aids are best for different tasks 15:35 FlexyFoot Ferrule 16:52 tips for flying as a wheelchair user 18:57 can I decide to use a mobility aid or does a medical professional need to prescribe one 21:24 How to be confident using mobility aids 23:00 Final Thoughts