Helps aids for the elderly are devices that assist senior members of the society become more independent, because as they age, performing daily activities become more challenging.
Some of these devices include:
Walking aids
They mainly help them walk around safely and reduce accidents that may occur due to falls. Walk aids also help support body weight especially for the elderly who have back or any kind of problem.
Some of the walking aids include:
Walkers
Walkers normally have four legs, while some have wheels on the legs to ease the movement. They usually provide enough support to the body because they are wider, they are easy to carry and store since they are light in weight and they can also be folded.
Knee scooters
It’s usually made to allow the user rest one knee on a cushion while the leg is driving it. They come in handy mostly when someone has a leg injury, and they are also a great way of keeping fit.
Crutches
They are mostly used after a leg injury to support the upper body. The other walking aid used by the elderly is cane which is commonly used to help an individual from falling. Cane come in different types which include; adjustable ones, quad and forearm canes.
Sock and shoe aids
This kind of daily aid help the senior put on their shoes and socks without having to bend, and they are perfect those people who have back problems. There is also universal knob that is used to and turn variety of knobs such as: microwave, stove knobs, washing machine and also dishwasher knob.
Urinary incontinence device
They usually help urine from leaking and also prevents doing a lot of laundry every day. Some of these devices are such as: absorbent bed pads, mattress protector, adult diapers that come in different sizes, Kegel exercise tool that mainly helps to keep the pelvic floor muscles strong and prevent urine leakage.
Magnifying devices
They mainly help those seniors who can’t see clearly, and some of these tools include: magnifying glasses and also digital magnifiers.
Memory aid tools
They can include games to help sharpen their mental capacities. Memory aids also have features like alarm that reminds them to take their medication, go out for a walk, or switch off a certain device in the house.
When choosing daily Helps aids for the elderly, it’s always important to consult with a medical professional so that one can get aids that help meet their needs.