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Disability Aids: The Ideal Way to Independent Living

Posted by: Tiana Utley, February 15, 2018

Contents

  • 1 Bedroom Aids
  • 2 Bathroom Safety Aids
  • 3 Mobility Aids
  • 4 Living Aids

I have put myself in the shoes of elderly people so many times that I can’t help but feel sorry for them. It must be so lonely, scary, and disappointing not to be able to do your everyday chores independently. However, there are certain ways (besides receiving enough love, attention and care) through which one can deal with this particular problem and that’s successfully made possible with disability aids.

The purpose of aids for elderly is to help the elderly overcome their everyday challenges (bathing, getting dressed, and even eating) and fulfill them successfully. Whether you need a little help yourself or want to ease the life of an aging loved person, the following mobility aids can help you do exactly that.

Bedroom Aids

Just like babies need to be safe and comfortable while sleeping, disabled people need this security too. Adjustable beds, special mattresses, overbed tables, bed rope ladder, and bed rails are the aids that will provide them with a comfortable sleep. Bed rails can be especially helpful when it comes to getting them in and out of bed with ease since this can be quite a painful experience and dangerous in some situations.

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Bathroom Safety Aids

Bathrooms are another hazardous area that can make going to the bathroom risky. If the disabled person has problems with balance and mobility, slippery and uneven surfaces can make things worse. You can make their barroom a comfortable and safe space by investing in bathroom safety aids like grab rails, bath lifts, anti-slip accessories, shower chair, toilet seat raiser, etc.

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Mobility Aids

Don’t let the person you love stay isolated and unsocial just because he/she is unsteady on his/her feet. Don’t let them lose their confidence and help them walk without a problem as much as they want with the right mobility aid. Be it a simple cane, underarm crutches, a walking stick with a folding seat or a walker, all of these walking aids are designed to provide some kind of degree of walking support.

Living Aids

A little help can always come in handy, especially when lack of strength and pain leaves one unable to do the everyday tasks like dressing up, eating or cooking. Thankfully nowadays, there are lots of living aids that can ease the life of people with disability. These include: dressing stick, leg lifter, jar/can opener, button hook, automatic can, jar and bottle opener, feeding cups, angled cutlery and many more. A wide range of living aids can be found online and finding the right aids for elderly is possible if you shop from a reliable and reputable supplier.

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