Gift Ideas for Seniors at Your Medical Supply Store Our grateful thanks to Barbara Kornblau, JD, OTR/L for kind permission to republish this article Do you ever find yourself struggling with what to purchase for the older adults in your life.? Now is the time to think outside of the box – big box retail that is – and consider your local medical equipment store. Does your mother really need (or want) another nightgown? Does your father need (or want) another tie? Searching for a meaningful, useful gift does not have to end in a cliché. A visit to your medical supply store can reveal a treasure trove of suitable gifts designed to make life easier for the special seniors in your life - the gift of continued independence, decreased pain and increased safety in their environment. As we age, everyday activities previously taken for granted can become difficult or even impossible to perform. In their usual design, common items like a pen, light switch, or playing cards may be difficult to hold or use. Your medical supply store often offers alternatives to these same items redesigned for easier use.
For example, suppose putting on socks has become difficult because of back pain, osteoporosis or arthritis. The Supreme Sock Aid by SP Ableware allows people to put on socks with minimal bending. Wrap the sock aid with a cute pair of socks or nylons for a nice gift that will be used, remembered and appreciated every day.
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Opening jars or turning on the stove are tasks that can become impossible due to weakened hand grasp, arthritis or other hand limitations. Special jar openers and knob turners are available to overcome these limitations. Imagine giving the gift of independence in the kitchen, accompanied by gourmet food and a fancy apron. Reachers are giant plier-looking devices that can be a great gift for almost anyone on your list. They can be used to grab items from kitchen shelves and pick things up from the floor reducing the need to bend, stretch or strain. Personalize this gift by pairing it with something humorous. You might want an extra one for when you drop something behind your washer or dryer! Card games are a common social activity among older adults, but often arthritis or other hand limitations make holding cards uncomfortable or even painful. A card holder is a simple, perfect, solution. Wrap the card holder, or a set of four holders, with a deck or two of low vision or premium playing cards that can be enjoyed by the entire bridge club.
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