1. #1 Rugged phone
Easy to press buttons, simple to use and to top it off if you spill a little chamomile tea, no sweat. This is a fantastic find for the homebound senior in your life.
#2 Standers Handybar
The must-have tool when taking someone to lunch, shopping or a doctor’s appointment to make life easier. Its made for the car but I betcha you will be able to find uses
around the home as well.
#3 Wii Fit
Bring the gym to the comfort of your home that allows for a variety of exercises such as yoga, boxing, bowling etc. Its super fun and the kids/grandkids have something
to participate in when they visit.
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#4 Grab Bars
These particular bars are as functional as they are beautiful . . . and so important to keep a senior safe. This is a must-installation in your home.
#5 Rolling Cart
Perfect for laundry or shopping or toting items from one room to another. This tool makes transporting items so much easier.
#6 Custom ice cube trays
Tasks such as getting ice can go overlooked BUT there is a tray made specifically for arthritic hands so one does not have to go without
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#7 Screen Magnifier Software
Stay connected to your senior via the computer but make sure that they can truly see what you are writing in an email.
#8 Physical Screen Magnifier
This is a piece of hardware to place on your monitor (rather than software). If you are looking for a magnifier with a smaller price point than look no further than this
#9 Easy Reach Seat Belt Handle
Brilliant piece of assistive technology to help your loved one put a seat belt around them
#10 Magic Opener
The magic opener is simply magic for someone who struggles with these daily tasks of opening a bottle or can.
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#11 An adjustable shower bench
Tasks that we undertake each day without a second thought don’t always come easy to us as we age. Adding this bench to a shower can make all the difference
#12 An eReader
Endless access to books, reading and entertainment with the Kindle is a must-have gift for every senior that I speak with.
#13 Landline + Pendant
A fantastic landline made by VTech with large buttons, picture icons and a pendant that can be clipped to your belt or worn around your neck.
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#14 Seated Gardener’s Kit
#15 Big Lamp Switch
Truly perfect at any age to turn off and on those tricky lamps.
#16 iPad
Using technology as a connection tool is what its all about. Put on Skype, Email, FaceTime and stay connected.