Everyday we take things for granted from getting dressed without issues to preparing our meals and eating. As you age however you might start to notice even the simplest tasks can become a challenge. There are many products on the market today designed to make living at home for seniors a more comfortable and manageable experience. If you are a senior living at home or have a parent determined to remain independent there are many options to make life easier.
Dressing and Personal Hygiene
Conditions such as arthritis can make even getting dressed in the morning a challenge. There are items available that can aid in the buttoning of clothes which can be difficult for hands that have pain or that are deformed from the effects of arthritis. You also want to feel safe in the bathroom and bars are available as well as commode toilet seats that make it easier to get on and off the toilet. Walk In Tubs PA seniors have installed also provide a safer entrance in and out of the tub making personal hygiene less of a challenge as well as helping to avoid falls.
Kitchen and Cooking
Preparing meals can also become more difficult from being able to open jars to safely accessing products in the pantry. There are many aids available to make it easier to open jars as well as reachers that aid in getting things off of shelves. There are also cooking aids that keep you or your loved ones safe while cooking. Special utensils and plates are also available that are more comfortable to grasp and manipulate and that are also safer with added weight and friction so they are harder to drop.
Mobility and Access
You or your loved ones may also benefit from mobility aids for in home use such as scooters as well as lift chairs for stairs and even furniture aids that will help you get in and out of chairs. Ramps leading to the house can also help for those who use scooters or have difficulty climbing stairs.
Vision and Hearing
Seniors may also have issues with hearing and vision. There are many magnifying products available for both reading and computer use. You can also find items that will make watching TV and making phone calls easier both visually and audibly.
Staying at home does not have to be a source of worry when you have the right items to make it safer and easier.
