| If you find it difficult to bend down or reach up, or | | | | those with limited mobility and dexterity. |
| have other dexterity or mobility problems, simple day | | | | 6.Electrical plugs and sockets can pose problems to |
| to day activities can become hard work. Tasks that | | | | those who find it difficult to bend down. Nowadays, |
| most people take for granted, such as turning a key | | | | there are products which can provide a solution. By |
| in the door, picking the milk up off the doorstep and | | | | choosing plugs with handles on them to make them |
| turning on taps, can be very difficult for some people. | | | | easier to plug in and unplug, or using dedicated |
| With the addition of a selection of mobility aids, most | | | | extension sockets to move plug sockets higher up |
| everyday tasks can be made easier. | | | | the wall, you are sure to benefit, and keep your |
| Here is a list of ten household mobility aids that can | | | | electrical cables tidy. Various types of scissors, such |
| make a big difference to your life. | | | | as self-opening, or easy grip can make cutting easier. |
| 1.Key turners allow you to attach your keys to a | | | | This can make a great deal of difference in the |
| folding Swiss Army Knife style keyring. The keys fold | | | | kitchen, as well as all over the house. |
| into the body of the key turner when not in use. | | | | 7.Additional items such as a needle threader, playing |
| Using a key turner provides more leverage and so | | | | card holder, card shuffler, or jigsaw roll can bring the |
| makes opening locks easier. It can also make keys | | | | fun and enjoyment back into leisure activities. Pens |
| easier to find and | | | | and pencils with special ergonomic grips on them can |
| 2.Reachers allow you to reach things without having | | | | allow those with poor grip to easily control a pen or |
| to bend down or get up. They have literally hundreds | | | | pencil. Book and magazine holders allow a book or |
| of uses throughout the house and garden, and even | | | | magazine to be read without being held, and without |
| whilst out shopping. Different types of reacher have | | | | causing unnecessary strain. Magnifiers can also make |
| different features, which can include magnetic jaws, | | | | a big difference when reading and doing close work. |
| hooks for picking up key rings and the likes, and clips | | | | These are available with and without lights, and are |
| to attach to walking frames or wheelchairs. Different | | | | ideal for activities such as sewing. |
| types of handle are available, which use different | | | | 8.Gardening tools are available with longer handles so |
| parts of the hands and fingers, and you may need to | | | | that there is no need to bend down or reach up |
| try several to ensure that you choose the right one | | | | further than is comfortable. Angled handled tools can |
| to meet your needs and dexterity. | | | | minimise the strain placed on the wrist, and often |
| 3.Grab rails attached to the wall can help when | | | | have a non-slip grip. Ratchet pruners are available |
| getting out of the bath, going up steps or stairs, | | | | which cut with the slightest of pressure. The ratchet |
| getting out of a chair or bed and in many more | | | | action multiplies the cutting action, and assists those |
| situations. They can be attached in the correct place | | | | people with a weaker grip. |
| for your needs and are available in different styles | | | | 9. A removable carrier bag handle is able to carry up |
| and sizes. It is recommended that grab rails are | | | | to 4 carrier bags, depending on the strength of the |
| installed by a professional qualified tradesman. | | | | user. The clips hold the handle in place so that the |
| 4.A small half step can help overcome steps | | | | bags remain in place even when placed down. |
| outdoors, or steep or high stairs indoors. Depending | | | | 10. Foam tubing can be placed on the handles of tools |
| on the model of step, they can also be used in the | | | | and utensils to build up the width of the item, so that |
| bathroom. | | | | it is easy to grip. This tubing is ideal for those who |
| 5.Non slip material can be used all over the house. | | | | have limited coordination, strength of grip. The tubing |
| From the kitchen to the bathroom, you are sure to | | | | can be used with all sorts of items, from paint |
| be able to find a hundred and one uses. The material | | | | brushes to cutlery. |
| is versatile and can be purchased in various sizes to | | | | These are just a few examples of the range and |
| meet your needs. Whether it is to prevent items | | | | variety of household mobility aids that are available. |
| slipping off a tray, glasses falling off a bedside table | | | | Why not see if there's anything that could make |
| or for opening jars, non-slip material can really help | | | | your daily living easier? |