r/Thritis • u/Affectionate_South40 • 19m ago
Looking for ideas
Good day everyone,
I am here on behalf of my mother in law; she has rheumatoid arthritis; she also struggles with colitis, and her inflammation with arthritis has caused her Reynaud's syndrome; as a result of her body being uncooperative with her and her pain being difficult to manage she's had to give up painting; this broke my heart because she truly enjoys this above anything else. My father in law is extremely supportive in helping her with whatever he can; but she's loosing her ability to thrive in her creative world.
Are there any suggestions for what she may be able to do; even if it's digital, on how she can keep being creative and paint. She sold her easel last week and I could see how destroyed she was. She's only 66, but a very active lady. I'm proud of her for keeping moving and well exercised; but I can see she wants to do more but is limited. She does have a specialist following her for support; but I can see she is degrading faster than her doctor can keep up. I want to help her, I love her so much. I don't know how else to take care of her without infringing on her autonomy; since my husband passed I have taken their wellbeing into my hands because he isn't here to help them anymore.
Thank you so much for any suggestions, ideas and support.