Thursday, March 11, 2010

What’s Dycem?

March 5, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Technology in the suite

Picture Source:  Maxi Aids.com
Dycem can make life a lot easier.   It is a non-skid surface that can be used to prevent items from slipping and sliding.  It often comes in a roll, but is also available in individual place mat sizes.  Place Dycem under items like cups, plates, and measuring cups to prevent sliding while [...]

New threads

February 26, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Technology in the suite

Love to sew but have a hard time seeing to thread your needles?  Don’t let your visual deficits stop you from enjoying your life and hobbies.  Using a needle threader makes threading a needle easier by allowing a needle to be threaded without relying as much on your vision.  They can be purchased online through [...]

Bathroom safety

February 24, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Tip of the Week

Picture Source:  Slipxsolutions.com
Two weeks ago, we talked about how using color contrast can help in the kitchen with cooking.  Color contrast helps all over the home.  For safety reasons, the bathroom is a very important place to apply color contrast tips for individuals with low vision.  A person with low vision can have a very [...]

Large Timers

February 19, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Technology in the suite

Picture Source: Independent living aids
Timers can be handy devices for the home.  They can be especially helpful in the kitchen when cooking.  However, people with visual deficits may have a hard time clearly identifying numbers on a standard timer.  They may benefit instead from using an enlarged timer.  They can be purchased online from sites [...]

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