I am always looking for gadgets and other devices that make daily life easier for our three family elders. A lot of these products are generally inexpensive and can make daily activities easier to perform for those with physical restrictions. Some of these devices are:
- Kitchen implements that make opening cans and bottles and cutting and dicing vegetables easier
- "Reachers" - pincher-like devices to eliminate bending over or having to reach for objects
- Lever handles instead of door knobs to eliminate the wrist twisting motion
- Bathing benches and hand-held showers for bathing safety
- Pill crushers for those with difficulty swallowing
- Talking clocks, wristwatches, and calculators for those with poor vision
- Automatic lifts for beds and chairs
- Button loopers and zipper pulls for easier dressing
- Specialized dinnerware for eating with one hand
- Single lever faucets for kitchen and bath
- Touchtone phones with large numbers, speaker and hands free phones and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)
- Large print books and newspapers
- Talking books
As our aging population increases in number, we will see more specialized products to help individuals remain comfortable in their own homes.
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