Help your elderly parents live independently
When we’re trying to walk that fine line between providing our aging parents with the right tools to increase their independence but without actually making their life more difficult than it should be, the balance can sometimes be very tricky. This is especially true when it comes to the “kitchen” and trying to decide what [...]
For many, aesthetics is an issue when considering safety improvements. Luckily there are a variety of appealing options on the market. This Moen stainless 24-Inch Grab Bar is simple, attractive and would work well with just about any bathroom decor. Bathrooms can literally be deadly for anyone, especially an elderly or handicapped person. With grab [...]
Normally we think of a stairlift as just being for lifting a person up and down the stairs. But there are other things you can do with one that will make your life a lot easier. For example, did you ever think that you can strap your vacuum to the stairlift to get it up [...]
One common complaint we’ve heard is about the mess dad leaves in the bathroom. At times our elder parents can be challenged just with balancing on their own two feet, let alone successfully aiming a stream into the toilet. These little animal targets float in the toilet to motivate and improve aim. They are made [...]
This shower chair has a beautiful aesthetic along with its solid functionality. Compared to the standard plastic and metal shower chair options, this teak stool/chair offers sturdy support in any room of the house as well as outside. Teak is a weather resistant wood that offers the natural wood beauty in wet and dry conditions [...]
A sliding transfer chair can make a huge difference in bathing comfort. This seat comes in two varieties. One has a cutout for perineal washing. Check out the full product description and reviews.
The Duro-Med Seat Assist Chair is an entry-level lift chair. You can spend a lot of money on a lift chair (they’re in the neighborhood of an expensive recliner) or you can use this solution, which is pretty good but not perfect. Lift chairs are designed to help you get out of your chair if [...]
We’ve all heard that slipping in the shower or bath is one of the leading causes of injuries among the elderly. These removable non-skid circles can help prevent slipping in the bath. From the manufacturer: These high-quality translucent stickers are easy to apply to your shower or bathtub and just as easily detached, even after [...]
The mere fact that you’re walking with a cane probably means it’s tough for you to bend over and grab things that are on the floor. This product solves both problems at once. How cool is that? This might not make all your other grabbers useless, but it will certainly make life easier. See larger [...]
The Duro-Med 32 Aluminum Reacher with Magnetic Tip is a very basic reacher for people with mobility issues. It’s got a plastic handle and jaw. It’s 32″ long and made of brushed aluminum so it’s extremely lightweight. There’s a magnet tip that’s great for picking up small metal objects (and it helps with tiny things [...]
Aging Parent Rescue is designed to help you care for your aging parents, even when you don't live nearby or can't be there every day.
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