Helps Aids for the Elderly are tools used by the senior members of the society to assist them in performing their daily activities such as communication, dressing, taking a shower, cooking, putting on shoes, going to the toilet and also siting down or getting up.
There are several number of these Helps Aids for the Elderly and they include:
Bath chairs
They mainly help the elderly while taking a shower, because most of them are not able for stand for a long time without support. Some of the characteristics of the seat include: it should be made of good quality material thus allowing them to be used in water for a long period of time. They should be non-slippery, adjustable and with arms and back support for proper support.
Toilet aids
They assist those who have difficulties in sitting down and getting up, and they should be adjustable to suit one’s need. Other features that a toilet aid should have is a place where one can rest their feet, should be easily adjustable, and string enough to provide enough support.
Bed table
This is an important tool that aids one to place a book, food, drugs or water. Bed table should be made of good quality and should also have raised edges to prevent slip of the items. They are also the perfect help aid especially for those who have been bedridden for quite some time.
Cushions for support
They mainly provide support to the back and muscles and prevents strain and sore that can occur due to sitting down for long periods of time. Another aid device is Reacher grabber that is purposely meant to help in picking up items, and its mainly used by those that have problem bending.
A reacher grabber should be light in weight and comfortable for the hands.
Walking stick
They provide support for the elderly while walking. Foldable walking sticks are appropriate for those senior members who like travelling because there are easily to store
Food preparation aids
They include tools such as clamps, spikes, and non-slippery feet which prevents the feet from sliding. These devices are usually helpful for the elderly who like making food.
Dressing aids
They provide ease with putting on clothes, for example pulling up, zippers and accessories. Another tool is hearing aid that is mainly used by those that have a problem with hearing.
There are also telephone for the senior that have a big button and have amplified ringer to make communication easy.
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