Related to general health problems, such as asthma, low vision, weakening limbs, stroke, or moderate cognitive disability, daily activities may become more difficult for older adults. By making daily life simpler, more comfortable, and more fun, here are easy, but productive items that support older adults:
- Key Turner– Turning the key in the door can be tough for elderly people living alone. Hand strength may be affected by asthma, stroke, fracture, and other health problems. These key turners provide greater leverage and make opening doors easier. A great gift for any senior in your life and can be bought on Amazon.
- Simple TV remote– There are just too many small buttons on today’s TV remote controls. A simplified remote TV means that older persons won’t have any problems viewing their favorite programs.
- Bed Assist Bar– For older people, particularly those who have back problems, are who recovering from surgery, have serious arthritis, or are recovering from stroke, getting in and out of bed may be a struggle. By providing extra stability and something to pull against, a bed help rail makes it smoother. The storage pocket holds important goods close to hand.
- Big Alarm Clock– This clock has everything. For quick reading, it has supersized fonts. The day of the week, morning and night, the time of day, the day of the month and the year are clearly shown. Not just that, it also comes with 3 alerts a day, which is perfect for reminders of wakeups, dinners, and medications. It also comes, depending on choice, in white or yellow font color. Due to its scale, details and alarm clock functionality, this can be a great gift for any senior.
- Grab Bars– A trick to remaining on your feet comfortably is standing up from the bathroom alone, or safely getting in and out of the tub. Here, we have seen two kinds of grab bars, one is a grab bar focused on suction and the other needs installment. In their ranking, both are the best. The longevity of the built alternative would be favored if you could, but not all circumstances allow it. The only drawback of the suction grab bar is that it may potentially not always grab as strongly as it has, the suction weakens over time so replacing them in a timely manner is imperative for safety.
With these tools, seniors can maintain as much independence as possible through their aging years.
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By Cynthia Aparicio
Senior Care Advising Intern at WellPath Partners
Human Development Student at California State University, Long Beach
Posted in Social Wellness
