Pull/Push oven rack

Picture Source:  Imaginewood.com Use an oven rack to check your pies and cookies while baking.  Some people love to bake but are afraid to because they’ve burned themselves in the past.  Burns can be devastating to an older adult, especially one suffering from diabetes. Using a pull/push oven rack will help prevent burns.  Prices range [...]

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 [...]

Be safe and smart when cooking

Little things we do can help to keep us safe.  Don’t wear loose fitting clothes, such as a robe, when cooking on the stovetop.  Loose clothing can easily catch fire, resulting in serious injury.  So, be smart and safe and change out of your robe or other loose clothing before you do your cooking. var [...]

Non slip pot handle grip

Picture Source:  MaxiAids.com Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet and can be a complication of HIV and diabetes.  Symptoms can include:  Numbness or tingling in the hands.  These symptoms can make simple daily activities, such as cooking more challenging.  All of us need to be careful that we don’t [...]

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