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For individuals with mobility challenges or living with disabilities, accomplishing everyday tasks can sometimes be troublesome. However, with the right tools and assistive devices, confidence can be significantly improved, leading to a more independent lifestyle and making everyday activities easier and more enjoyable.
Here, we’ll explore various household aids specifically designed to empower individuals and promote their autonomy at home. From easy-grip tools to non-slip mats and innovative gadgets, we will delve into the world of daily living aids that offer practical solutions to common challenges.
#1: Easy-grip Scissors
Easy-grip scissors are invaluable tools for individuals with unsteady hands or limited grip strength. These specially designed scissors provide a comfortable and secure grip, making cutting tasks more manageable.
Our thoughtfully designed easy-grip scissors are designed to provide exceptional utility for users. With strong, serrated, surgical steel blades, these scissors ensure precise and efficient cutting — but what really sets these scissors apart is the lengthened shank, which ingeniously prevents unnecessary bending for the user during operation, reducing strain and promoting comfort.
The elongated handles with finger holes also enhance the ease of use, making it effortless to cut through toenails!
#2: Tap And Key Turners
Turning taps and keys can be challenging for those with dexterity issues or arthritis. Tap turners and key turners are a practical solution, promoting self-sufficiency in daily activities and reducing reliance on others for simple tasks.
The Homecraft Crystal Tap Turner, for example, facilitates the easy operation of cylindrical tap tops thanks to a smart clamp that securely fits around the tap's top, ensuring a tight and reliable grip. The handle barrel is spring-loaded, allowing the rubber-lined jaws to clamp firmly on the tap for effortless turning.
Users can even lock the jaws into place for added stability and grip strength.
Our key turners, on the other hand, feature a built-up plastic handle, offering improved grip and leverage. The keys are held securely in place by a screw fitted through the hole in each key, ensuring they remain firmly attached to the handle.
When not in use, the keys can be neatly folded into the handle, providing a compact and organised solution for key storage.
#3: Non-slip Mats
Non-slip mats aren’t just for the bathroom. These mats are an indispensable daily living aid for those who need extra support while stabilising and gripping objects, anchoring items securely onto any surface and providing an unbeatable grip that promotes confidence and independence.
Notably, Dycem Non-Slip Mats grip on both sides without needing adhesive, ensuring they can firmly hold items in place without leaving any sticky residue.
The latex-free composition of Dycem Mats also ensures its suitability for users with latex allergies. Plus, the added convenience of being washable with warm soapy water makes it easy to maintain and reuse.
These non-slip mats are available in various shapes and sizes, including non-slip reels that can cover large areas.
#4: Book Stands And Magnifying Viewers
For those who love to read, book stands and magnifying viewers offer enhanced reading capabilities and comfort. These hands-free aids allow users to read books, newspapers, and all kinds of printed materials, promoting access to information and daily reading without extra effort.
Our plastic magnifiers are ideal for those who need hands-free magnification while reading. Designed with user comfort in mind, this magnifier can be easily hung around the neck using a cord and positioned against the body for effortless viewing. Its hands-free operation makes it ideal for various activities, including craftwork, reading, and other tasks that involve detailed inspection.
Paired with a book stand to keep your reading materials upright and hands-free, it’s the ideal solution for reading comfortably at home.
#5: Pen And Pencil Holders
Pen holders have a secure fit that minimises the risk of slipping or dropping the pen or pencil, allowing individuals with tremors or grip difficulties to focus on writing rather than worrying about controlling the writing tool. This newfound stability translates into a positive impact on daily communication, from taking notes and making lists to writing cards and letters.
Our pen holders are made from soft, flexible PVC and come in packs of three — simply slip it onto a pen or pencil for improved comfort in an instant.
#6: Trolleys & Mobile Carts
Carrying groceries or household items can be strenuous for individuals with mobility issues. Trolley carts are a convenient way to transport goods with minimal effort; by reducing the physical burden of carrying heavy loads, they enable individuals to complete their shopping and household tasks more independently.
The X-Cart, for example, is a versatile and collapsible trolley that proves to be an invaluable asset for countless scenarios.
Its adaptability makes it an ideal choice for workplaces, schools, homes, offices, hospitals, courier services, shopping malls, nursing homes, and more — with a simple push of a button on the handle, the X-Cart can be completely collapsed for easy storage and transport. The wheels can also be conveniently removed and stored underneath.
The trolley comes with one collapsible basket that securely locks into place on either the top or bottom platform. Moreover, the top platform can be folded back, allowing for the transportation of larger items.
The X-Cart has a robust foot pedal brake, which keeps it securely locked in position while loading or unloading. Its lightweight yet durable injection-moulded plastic and aluminium design maintains a great carrying capacity, making it a reliable companion for all your transportation needs.
#7: Transfer Boards
Transferring between surfaces (e.g. from a wheelchair to a bed or a chair) can be challenging for those with limited strength or mobility.
Transfer boards can help facilitate smooth and safe transfers, ensuring greater independence in moving between locations and contributing to individuals' overall well-being and enhancing their sense of autonomy.
The HomeCare Curved Transfer Board (pictured above), for example, has an arc shape that allows for a natural sweeping pattern during assisted transfers, optimising safety and minimising the risk of injuries to the user or support worker. Anti-slip pads on the underside ensure maximum surface grip, promoting secure and stable movement, while the smooth surface facilitates smoother transfers.
With its thoughtful design and durability, this transfer board is an essential tool that empowers individuals with mobility challenges, offering greater confidence and peace of mind during transfers.
Buy These Game-changing Household Aids Online At Active Mobility!
These remarkable tools, thoughtfully designed to cater to individuals with various mobility challenges and disabilities, can really change lives. From easy-grip scissors and tap turners to non-slip mats and pen/pencil holders, each tool is a stepping stone towards greater self-reliance and confidence in daily living.
All the household aids above are available online at Active Mobility Shop the range online today!