The 5 Best Leg Lifters [Ranked]
Leg lifters are simple strap-and-loop devices that help you move a leg you can’t easily lift yourself — into bed, out of a car, or over the side of a bathtub. You slip the loop around your foot or ankle, hold the strap or handle, and use your arms to guide the leg where it […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Dysphagia Cups [Ranked]
Dysphagia cups are specially designed drinking cups that let you drink without tilting your head back — a small design change that matters a lot for anyone with a swallowing disorder. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) can stem from issues in the throat, esophagus, or the brain and nerves that control swallowing, and it’s common after a […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Sock Aid Kits [Ranked]
Sock aids are simple dressing tools that let you pull on socks or stockings without bending down to reach your feet. If arthritis, a recent hip or knee replacement, chronic back pain, limited mobility, or late-pregnancy makes reaching your feet painful or impossible, a sock aid hands that independence back — no caregiver required just […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Adult Training Wheel Kits [Ranked]
If you are looking for a high-quality pair of adult training wheels, you’ve come to the right place. A pair of training wheels will keep you secure as you learn to ride, or perhaps maintain your stability if you suffer from balance or coordination issues. The most common use case for these adult training wheel sets are […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Blanket Support Lifts [Ranked]
Blanket lift bars fit between your box spring and mattress, lifting bedding off of your sensitive feet and legs (Source). They will also adjust in height, accommodating mattresses of different thicknesses. That said, there was one clear winner- the JJ Care blanket lift bar (Source).Our Top Pick: The JJ Care Adjustable Blanket LifterOne buyer said they […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Reclining Power Lift Chairs [Ranked]
Power lift recliners are reclining sofa-style chairs that are equipped with a lifting function to help the sitter get up from the chair (Source). They’re a great option for disabled and elderly individuals who need helping getting into and out of seats. They’re equipped with simple remote controls to adjust the recline and lift of the chair […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Phones For The Elderly [Ranked]
Communication is essential, especially for the elderly who rely on important family relationships in their advanced age (Source). With aging comes impaired vision, hearing and sometimes cognitive ability, so it is important that a phone is equipped to meet the vision and hearing needs of senior citizens.Design DifferencesTelephones that are suffering from impaired vision typically feature large, […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Fall Mats [Ranked]
Bedside fall mats are positioned besides bed to cushion accidental falls. They are used in common residences, nursing homes, senior care facilities, and hospitals to prevent elderly and disabled individuals from serious injury if they fall from their beds (Wikipedia). Fall safety mats are considered a core component of an integrative fall prevention strategy (Mayo Clinic).They typically […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Oxygen Cylinder Carts [Ranked]
Oxygen carts, also known as cylinder carts, are designed to transport life-sustaining oxygen cylinders and canisters from one area to another (Source). If you or a loved one depend on an oxygen tank, you are well aware of how cumbersome it can be to carry them in a bag or by hand. Purchasing a rolling oxygen cart, […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Video Magnifiers [Ranked]
Portable video magnifiers are great vision aids for people with macular degeneration and other low vision impairments. They provide a handy way to magnify newspaper text, menus, maps, recipes as well as prescription medication labels. The ViSee 4.3″ is our favorite of the bunch on the market today. It comes with A large 4.3 inch LCD display screen […]
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