Product Websites
Several websites have come to our attention, which offer various tools, that could be of help to the stroke survivor. Listed for each site are their product categories to give some insight into items offered. A list of interesting products is also included.
Because each stroke is different, gadgets, which are helpful to one survivor, are useless to another. Be sure to visit each of these sites for ideas. There is bound to be something which you have been seeking or which you would find useful.
Dynamic Living
Special needs (like low vision)
Mobility
Unique products (like products that talk)
Around the home
For the kitchen
Bed and Bath
Accessible home
Just for fun (like games and magnifying tools)
Interesting products:
Toilet safety frame
Car caddy – portable handle to help get in and out of a car
Super pole system – simple pole that can facilitate standing up and sitting down
Various gadgets that talk including watches and prescription bottles
Counter top dishwasher
Combination washer and dryer
Implements to help open containers
Gold Violin
Lifestyles and interests
Reading and writing, travel, sport and fitness, crosswords, cards and games,
gardening
Comfortable Home
Bath and spa, bedroom, home office, family room, kitchen, outdoor living
See, Hear and Move Better
Lighthouse Vision Store, magnifiers and glasses, Arthritis Store, walking sticks,
walkers and accessories,
large print and talking products, ergonomic tools, memory enhancers, lightweight
accessories. hearing
devices, pill organizers
Helpful gadgets
Items that are not categorized above
Gift Ideas
There is an option to order their catalog.
Interesting products:
Self-watering rolling planter
Watering coil
Ergonomic scissors
Visually enhanced keyboard letters (4x larger than regular keyboard letters)
Amplified big button phone
Daypack for walkers or wheelchairs
Large assortment of walking sticks
Doorknob extension lever
Talking thermometer
Senior Store
This site is focused on gift giving. It is meant to aid in purchasing products for seniors. However, there are several products worth looking at for yourself (whether you are a senior or not). You might even find suggestions to give to others who might be looking to buy you a present.
Gifts for grandma
Gifts for grandpa
Gifts for mom
Gifts for dad
Games for seniors
Low vision products
Household gifts
40th and 50th anniversary
Interesting products:
Switch turner knob for lamps
Milk carton holders
Back up car sensors
Large print crossword puzzles
Aids for Arthritis
http://www.aidsforarthritis.com/
Kitchen
Dressing and grooming
Bathroom
Resting and relaxation
Household and car
Comfort therapy
Foot care
Communication
Interesting Products:
Sock aid
Elastic shoelaces
Key turner
Pen and pencil grips
Call for help system
Long handled sponge
Safety handgrips
Happy Shopping!!!
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