Aids for the elderly - household

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»Cherry stone bags and moor hot water bottle: As soon as the coordination ability of the hands decreases, preparing a hot water bottle can be dangerous. If you accidentally pour the hot water on your skin, it could cause severe burns. These dry warmers offer a better alternative. You can heat both of them in the microwave for a few minutes and then safely use them for warming.

»Gripping aid: The instrument looks like very long pliers, it works like an extension of the arm. With the gripping aid, you can safely grab objects that are otherwise out of your reach. The pliers at the tip can be locked in any position. In this way, the object will not slip away from you, even if your hand muscles tire.

»Key turning aid: This plastic attachment makes it easier for you to handle the house keys. It encloses the rear part of the key and serves as an extended handle. This is particularly useful for people with weak fingers or arthritis.

»Bottle opener for screw caps: With this little helper you can open bottles and preserving jars without slipping off the lid. Visually, the aid resembles a large rubber cap that is placed over the closure. So you have everything under control.

»Thickened handle: pencils and ballpoint pens are often too narrow for the elderly. There are plastic or foam rollers that you can put over the handles. So you have more in your hand and can swing the spring more easily again.

»Long-handled comb: With age, the strength in the shoulders decreases. Many no longer manage to raise their arms high enough and comb their hair. A comb with an extra long handle will help. The handle is slidable and can be pulled apart to a length of more than 30 centimeters.