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11 Products That Make Life Easier at Home for Seniors

11 Products That Make Life Easier at Home for Seniors

1. Pill Organizers 

  • Weekly pill organizers can help seniors safely manage multiple prescriptions and supplements. Some pill organizers come with separate compartments for morning, mid-day, and nighttime to alert them to take the correct medication at the appropriate time.

2. Multipurpose Grip Aids for Small Objects

  • Grip aids help seniors hold onto small things such as nail files, makeup brushes, Q-tips, etc. They are available in different shapes to meet different needs, especially for seniors with arthritis or other conditions that cause weakened grips.

3. Dressing Stick

  • A dressing stick can serve multiple purposes, from sliding cardigans over shoulders to pulling up or taking off socks. A home care professional can help seniors maintain their independence by showing them how to use this device.

4. Long Handled Grabbers

  • Long-handled grabbers — also known as “reachers” — come in different lengths and enable older adults to grasp difficultto-reach items. Seniors simply squeeze a small button in the handle that controls the grasping mechanism at the end.

5. Long-Handled Brushes or Combs

  • Long-handled brushes and combs help older adults with limited arm or shoulder mobility to style and brush their hair.

6. Easy Sock/Stocking Slider

  • Various assistive devices are available for seniors to eliminate the arduous task of bending down to put on socks or stockings. An in-home personal caregiver or occupational therapist may be able to recommend a specific one that works best with socks, nylons, or compression stockings.

7. Toileting Aid with Tissue Grip

  • Specialized aids – including a toilet tissue grip and long handles – help seniors with limited mobility to safely maintain bathroom privacy and independence.

8. Handles and Standing Aids

  • Placing handles and standing aids around the home — in the shower, near the toilet, at the bedside, on the stairs, and near a favorite chair — will assist your older loved ones as they go about their daily activities. These devices can improve mobility and reduce fall risk.

9. Long-Handled Sponges

  • Long-handled sponges are great for scrubbing the back, toes, and other hard-to-reach areas during showers or baths. Sponges come with features such as shower poufs and bendable or extendable handles.

10. Shoehorn

  • A shoehorn with a long handle can help older adults put on shoes without needing to bend over.

11. Button, Hook, and Zipper Pull

  • These assistive devices, helpful for seniors with limitations from arthritis, can make buttoning a shirt or zipping up a jacket easier and more comfortable. In-Home Care Can Address Personal Needs While these personal care items are handy and can help seniors preserve their independence, a personal home care provider might be the best choice for your family. A trusted, professional caregiver will give your senior the confidence and encouragement they need — and provide access to a helping hand if requested. Our Visiting Angels’ care coordinators are available to discuss your loved one’s home care needs via a free care consultation.

Serving the South Shore from Milton to Plymouth, MA

Visiting Angels SOUTH SHORE, MA
475 School St #15
Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-834-6355

Serving the South Shore from Milton to Plymouth, MA

Visiting Angels SOUTH SHORE, MA
475 School St #15
Marshfield, MA 02050
Phone: 781-834-6355