On the move

Picture Source:  Abledata.com Do you use a walker around the home or to get around in your community?  Consider getting a basket for your walker.  A walker basket can be very beneficial.  Instead of walking and carrying items in your hands, place them in your basket.  This frees up your hands when walking and can [...]

Oven Rack Guard

Picture Source:  Independent living aids Burns from baking can be very painful.  They can be especially bad for older people with frail skin as well as for those with diabetes and sensitive skin.  Using an oven rack guard can protect you from burning yourself while using your oven.  They are easily snapped on the front [...]

Hand held shower

Picture Source:  Lowes.com Hand held showers are great for all ages and all homes because they can be used from a mounted position or held in the hand. People who use shower benches/stools like those who have had knee and hip replacements and who’ve suffered a stroke, often use hand held showers because it makes [...]

Button up

Buttoning requires precise fine motor control. Someone with weak hands, or who’s suffered from a stroke or has arthritis may have a hard time managing buttons.

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