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Handi Ramps for Wheelchairs

The Trak® system from Handi-Ramp® is a lightweight, portable wheel and power chair track designed to be convenient and easy to use.  Traks are manufactured from durable, extruded aluminum with a non-skid surface for decades of useful ser­vice. They are available in a range of lengths corresponding to the single- and multiple-step barriers commonly encountered in everyday living.

LIGHTWEIGHT

The Trak line now includes the light­est, most portable wheelchair track products available on the market today. The new 30″ Traks weigh only 41/2 lbs. per track, while the new 45″ unit weighs only 61/2 lbs. per track. Yet both systems will easily accom­modate weights of up to 600 lbs.  Handi-Traks have been designed to be truly
portable.

EASY TO USE

All Handi-Trak systems feature a 63/4″ width (inner dimension) to accommodate the widest wheelchairs.  There are no difficult-to-manipulate buttons or telescoping parts to separate or catch on wheels.  All Traks feature Easy-Carry Handles that reduce stress on fin­gers and wrists.  Traks 60″and lon­ger are hinged for additional conve­nience and portability.

Cost:  $139.00 for the 30 inch ramp

http://www.handiramp.com/Trackramps.htm

 

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Pendant Magnifier

elderluxe, visual aides for seniorsI would wear this and the fact it has ruby crystals on it makes it so chic in my opinion.  It is a beautiful and fashionable piece of jewelry with a functional “edge” that provides benefits beyond its beauty.  The lens has a diameter of 1.15 inches, overall diameter is 2.0 inches,  and it is made of optical grade glass lens with 2x magnification.  The magnifier is attached to a 34 inch chain with a clasp.  Retails for $49.00, another great item from Elderluxe!

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ecaring.com

I have been following the launch of www.ecaring.com and wanted to share this
company with my readers.  They have developed a breakthrough web-based system which enables everyone involved with home health care—from family members to home care providers to doctors—to receive up-to-date, useful information on the care, conditions, activities and status of home health care patients.

Robert M. Herzog, eCaring’s CEO, says: “Family members, health care providers and all concerned parties can finally view and use home health care information from their computer or mobile device, anywhere, anytime. For the first time, home health care recipients can enjoy the benefits of digital records.”  “Over 60 million Americans are involved with home care situations,” Herzog notes. “But until now, despite the growing emphasis on helping people stay at home longer to receive better quality of care, no system has provided the answer to the most basic of questions for family members who can’t always be by their loved one’s side: ‘What’s going on?’ But that’s all changed with eCaring.”

By providing necessary and critical information on a timely basis, eCaring can improve the health outcomes of those who wish to remain at home. It is an important addition to the home care process.” eCaring’s patent-pending system enables home aides and caregivers, regardless of their language skills or computer literacy, to enter extensive amounts of vital information in real time about the care being received by home health care recipients. “I know from firsthand experience how terribly difficult it is to have to make the transition to coping with home care, emotionally, logistically and financially, which led me to use digital media tools to develop a simpler and better way,” Herzog stated.  “We’ve created an icon-based system that users can learn in minutes, which is what makes it so innovative and powerful,” says Herzog. “This system allows home caregivers to quickly and easily provide people outside the home with up-to-date comprehensive information about how their loved ones are being cared for: How well are they eating, or taking their medications? What are their vital signs? What are their activities, their bodily functions, and their physical and mental condition? All these essential concerns can now be tracked in a very detailed way using eCaring.”

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The Stander Cane

The NEW firm grip in Canes

Found this new cane called, The Stander Cane, it is a self-standing, spring loaded cane with a comfortable ergonomic grip. Enjoy stepping out with this extraordinary cane, complete with shock absorber tip. When at rest the cane is self-standing, ready when you are! I love this feature because so many times I have seen clients struggle as they try to get up and reach for their cane which is resting far away, having the ability to turn the cane upside down right by you is a fantastic idea.  Once again at my favorite store:  www.Elderluxe.com, for only $49.00.

 

 

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Ergonomic Utensils For Seniors

 

This set of curved handle utensils designed and introduced by Amefa is an ingenious solution for those with decreased or limited hand and wrist range of motion. These lightweight stainless steel utensils feature built-up plastic curved handles that fit comfortably in the hand. Also, the spoon bowls and fork heads larger than standard utensils.

 

FEATURES:

 

  • Lightweight stainless steel
  • Larger spoon bowl and fork head than standard utensils
  • Rocker knife handle is 3¼” wide by 1″ thick with serrated blade
  • Fork and spoon have curved 9″ long handles that taper toward eating end
  • Dishwasher safe to 125°F
  • Latex free

 

 Available at :  www.elderluxe.com  Retails for $49.00

 

 

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