It’s less than a week away from Christmas. You still haven’t bought your aging parent a gift and you have absolutely no idea what to get them. Not to mention you are absolutely exhausted from caring for them day and night. Here are a few gift ideas that will not only be useful to them, but also make your life just a little bit easier. And when you’re this tired, every little bit helps. Oh look! Just what you’ve always wanted!
1. Automatic jar opener $37
Hard-to-open jars plague even the youngest of us, and they can be extremely difficult for an older person. This automatic jar opener does all the work and can be helpful for those who have reduced hand strength or arthritis.
2. Drive Medical kitchen stool $44
The stool features a padded seat and back for added comfort and an angled seat that makes sitting down and getting up easy. This stool also comes standard with removable arm supports with adjustable width to accommodate users size and is also height adjustable. This special kitchen stool lets seniors sit and get off their feet while working at the kitchen counter.
3. Extra Large Grabber/Reacher $17
This grabber can help your loved one pull things off a high shelf, or assist a person in a wheelchair to items off the back of at the counter. It can also aide while getting dressed with pulling up pants or picking up socks and shoes. No more unsafe bending and reaching.
4. Lock Laces (2 pair Elastic No-Tie Shoelaces) $15
Tying sneakers requires finger dexterity and bending or kneeling, making it tough for many seniors. Replace regular shoelaces with elastic no-tie shoelaces instead. These laces make any lace-up shoes into slip-ons!
5. Raised toilet seat with arms $28
This can be a lifesaver for those who have a loved one that has difficulty getting up from the toilet, particularly for those who get frequent urinary tract infections, or have frequent gastrointestinal problems. This easy to install seat will reduce the chance of falling.
6. Moen handheld shower head $46
This magnetic shower head makes it easy for seniors to sit or stand while bathing. The magnets allow for easy return to cradle and there are 6 different functions to customize to
7. Eatwell Assistive Tableware Set, 8 Piece $94
Encourages independent eating, and can help reduce or lighten caregiving tasks. User-friendly functionality and colorful aesthetics promote joyful eating experiences.Proof of concept applied — vivid color reduce visual confusion and increase food intake by average 24% to 84% for people with dementia.
8. EazyHold Universal Grip Cuff (2 Pack) $18
Made of silicon and can be placed on a variety of utensils, tools, and other objects, such as toothbrush, silverware, etc. Aids those who suffer from arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s and a variety of other ailments.
9. Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) $30
This voice-controlled speaker plays music, gives weather reports, reads the news, answers questions, sets alarms, reports traffic, reads audiobooks, controls smart-home devices and more. Benefits those of all ages to stay organized and up to date and can help your loved one stay more independent.
10. Walker caddy / tote bag $17
This water-resistant tote is a convenient way to carry essentials while using a walker, allowing your loved ones to keep both hands on the walker and reduce the risk of falls while transferring multiple items at a time from one place to another.
11. Jumbo Large Print 2019 Desk/Wall Calendar $17
The large boxes and print allow seniors to keep track of time and date and decreases confusion. This jumbo calendar (17 x 22 inches) is easy to see and understand and has plenty of space for making notes about appointments or special events.
Purchasing even one of these gifts for your aging parent or loved one can reduce the your workload a few minutes to a few hours per day. So give yourself the gift of time while giving your loved one the gift of independence.
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