How To Show Your Love

LOL. Yes, installing grab bars is a good idea for older adults. But handrails and ramps are not the be all and end all of showing yourself or your older family members some love. There are many home accessories available now that enhance safety for the resident and peace of mind for distant loved ones. Here are a few.

• Ring Security System - Easy to install, customizable, can be voice activated using Alexa. For $20/month you can add 24/7 monitoring by fire, police and medical response, alarm cellular backup and more.

• Design-Conscious Grab Bars - Grab bars have to be correctly installed (positioned well and securely anchored), but they don't have to scream "disabled". There are lots of stylish options.
  
• Safety Strips - Honestly, my husband and I don't have a "step-free entrance" to our home other than coming through the garage into the lower-level. But adding these glow-in-the dark safety strips on our front walk stairs has added visibility and traction. So much better for us and guests at night or on wet or icy days.
• Portable Lift Aid - Not so useful if you live alone, but a must-have for two old codgers sharing space. A friend living in Georgia sent us ours, which we store in a bedroom closet. It saved the partner from getting an aching back when one of us fell and likewise when a frail friend had trouble rising from a comfortable chair. It's a graceful, generous solution for those of us with balance issues.
• Car Handle Assist - The ergonomic car handle allows you to get in and out of a car without worry about falling. It fits the contours of the palm and fingers, allowing for a natural and comfortable hand grip. Suitable for most cars. This item also can help cut a seat belt or break a window in an emergency. Small size, can be stored in the door storage bag or glove box. 

 

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