Take a look at the products that HandyNurse® has recommended throughout this past year and consider one or more as holiday gift ideas for your elderly loved one. (HandyNurse® is also happy to order this product for our clients upon request.)
1. Button Hook with Zipper Pull
Helpful daily living tool for anyone with limited dexterity in their hands. One end offers a C-hook that easily allows you to pull zippers up and down. The other end features a wire loop to aid with buttoning up your shirt or blouse. The comfort grip is wide and ribbed for comfort while using.
2. Foam Grip Tubing
This versatile tubing provides a soft, wider grip to make daily activities easier for those with poor grip strength. They are simple tools that allow greater control when grabbing onto smaller items like pens, toothbrushes, hairbrushes etc.
3. Suction Cup Shower Handle Grab Bars
Easy to install grab bars specifically designed to provide balance assistance and stability while getting in and out of the bath or shower. (To ensure the utmost safety, please note that these bars are not intended to be full weight-bearing.)
4. Grabber Reacher Tool
A great tool with a claw-like feature at the end that allows you to easily pick up items from the floor or high places without bending over or reaching. Lightweight and portable with a comfortable grip, and available in different colors and sizes.
5. Standing Aid & Handicap Bar
This non-slip standing aid provides sturdy support that allows you to easily assist a person with limited mobility to get up to a sitting or standing position. The device is durable and compact, and supports up to 400 pounds.
6. Swivel Seat Cushion
This lightweight seat cushion rotates 360 degrees in either direction. The device easily allows you to get into or get out of a seating position without twisting your body.
7. Jar Opener & Can Opener Kit
These simple and easy-to-use tools offer a firm grip between the opener and the lid/hand. Nonslip handles ensure safety even when wet. Both gadgets will make life easier and are ideal for people with arthritis or weak hands.
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