Improving Bag Handling with Mobility Challenges

Okay, today I was getting ready to go to bingo, but my bag ended up emptying onto my leg instead.

I had just put a nice new bag on. I was kind of excited to see if what I did (put a small cut piece from a clean part of a used washcloth) would help keep the opening of the bag closure neater/cleaner.

Well, all seemed to be going well, and that cut piece was still clean, so I was happy. Then I lost grip of the bag, likely due to a spine/spinal cord issue I have that causes me to lose grip a lot and drop things.

Next thing I knew, it was all over my legs and feet. The floor was covered in it. I'm supposed to be measuring my output, which was what I was trying to do, pour the bag into this measuring container. Well, it's going to be hard to measure that one.

Lesson learned, make sure the bag is supported from underneath so if my grip is lost momentarily, it's less likely it will shower me and the floor in it.

So sorry this happened to you. At least you were not in public.

Hopefully, mishaps that only happen to us once.

Hello. I’m thinking, could you maybe utilize dental napkin clips when changing the bag? Somehow clip either side of the bag and attach to your clothing so if your hands slip, the bag won’t move? 
It probably would have to be more sophisticated than that, but something along those lines.

I am sorry that happened to you. It was bad enough the way mine happened. I couldn't even imagine what I would do in a public place. I suppose I should start thinking about a plan just in case.

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That's a great idea! I mean I wouldn't want to clip it onto my clothes but maybe a bag....a bag for my bag. I just realized the irony in my words. LOL Thank you!