Simple Ways to Help with Dressing and Washing – Everyday Gadgets – Get Connected
Patrizia guides you through everyday gadgets to assist you with dressing and washing.
Are there things that you’re finding more awkward to do or hobbies that you’ve enjoyed which are becoming more difficult – things like cooking meals, getting dressed, washing or using the telephone?
If this rings a bell with you then perhaps it’s time to consider looking at the box of trix of simple every day gadgets and items of equipment that could help you carry on doing what you want to do for longer and make it easier or help someone that you care for carry on doing the things they want to when they want to for as long as possible.
Lee’s Box of Trix – Everyday Gadgets – Get Connected
Lee explains items which can help in everyday life with his ‘Box of Trix’. Items include the Wireless Doorbell, Energenie, Remote Control Plugs, Memominder and many more.
The Box of Trix includes simple practical items of equipment available on the high street or through the Internet which you can try out before deciding to buy. Many housing schemes and community groups are developing their own selection based on what local people say is important to them. Many of the items are used and recommended by local people.
Simple Ways to Help with Medication – Everyday Gadgets – Get Connected
Helen explains the use of medication aids such as the Pill Crusher, Eyedrop Applicator, Inhaler Aid and many more.
Fitting and maintaining a hearing aid – A Chesterfield Royal Hospital guide
This video gives you a demonstration and instructions on how to fit and use an NHS Hearing Aid, written by and filmed with the support of the Chesterfield Royal Hospital’s Audiology Department.
A Step-by-step Guide to the Memo Reminder
Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to set up a memo reminder in the home – a useful device for carers and families to play a helpful prompt in a familiar voice such as reminding to lock the door, remembering to take keys or letting someone know you are just outside in the garden and not to worry.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
A Step-by-step Guide to the MedPage pager
Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to set up and operate the pager in the home to receive alerts from a pendant being pressed, door being opened or someone getting out of bed – a useful device and range of linked solutions for carers and families to support a loved one at home.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
A Step-by-step Guide to the Memrabel2
Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to set up the Memrabel2 in the home – a useful device for carers and families to provide personalised prompts and reminders, video messages and photos.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
A Step-by-step Guide to the Your Minder
Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to set up the Your Minder – a versatile talking clock that announces the time, day of the week and date at the press of a button; it can record up to six daily alarms for use as timed reminders for medication, daily tasks, or any other event where a memory prompt is needed.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
A Step-by-step Guide to Bed & Chair Exit Alarms
Simple, step-by-step instructions on how to set up Bed & Chair Exit Alarms – a high percentage of falls occur in the home or in care when a person rises from their bed or chair. Bed and chair exit alarms help to alert a carer or family member when a loved one gets out of their bed or chair, providing an optional voice prompt such as reminding to take walking stick with them or have a drink of water, and can be set up to allow the person to return to bed themselves within a set timeframe.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Sockaid, Helping Hand and Shoehorn
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Sponge on a Stick
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Pill Popper
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Pill Cutter and Crusher
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Pill Box
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Lotion Applicator
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the Eyedrop Applicator
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
Helping with everyday tasks – the EasyReach Helping Hand
Simple, easy to use gadgets can provide that ‘helping hand’ to keep you independent, do more for yourself and help to get on with your day.
For more information on solutions and gadgets to help people at home and in the community please visit AskSARA or your local authority website.
