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Assisted Living: A list for those with disabilities
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items Before my dad died, my family and I had to take care of him. Watching him struggle to even do the basic tasks made my heart ache. Hopefully this list will help those who need a little care or caring for someone they love.
Sections
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Mobility
Communication
Vision
Hard of Hearing
Sensory
Mobility
My dad struggled with moving around in his last days. This is the things I wish we had and the things that we had.
This would have made my dad’s life easier. He would have moved around without the fear of falling.
Lightweight Wheelchairs in Wheelchairs(178)
It makes the wheelchair even more accessible to those who need it.
Electric Wheelchairs USA
Dad’s cane was a generic cane. It got the job done but didn’t really show his personality well. These canes have more style meant for him.
Men's Walking Canes: Adjustable & Lightweight Options
There are so many options available to help those with mobility issues from folding to plain heavy duty.
Walking Canes: Adjustable, Heavy-Duty, Folding Options
Communication
Dad could hardly talk in the last days of his life. I wish I had these for my dad so he could have communicated with us better.
This would have helped my dad speak better when he came down with pneumonia and was unable to talk.
AAC For Adults - AAC & Speech Devices from PRC
My dad ultimately fell and could not get up. I was home and he could not reach his cell phone for help. Sometimes I wonder if he had worn a watch or some sort of fall alert device, he would still be here.
Apple Watch Series 11: Smartwatches
Vision
Dad couldn’t see too well, but he was still able to see. But I know some people can’t and that is ok. I am hoping these recs can help those who are visually impaired.
This could help those who are visually impaired to convert text to braille.
Refreshable Braille Displays
Take some notes with a braille note taker, which probably would have helped dad if his vision got worse.
Braille Notetakers - Assistive Technology for the Blind
My vision is pretty bad myself. I can use these ai glasses to see better and it can help guide me through obstacles.
AI Glasses | Innovative Smart Eyewear at LensCrafters
This cane can help those visually impaired to sense the environment by sending vibrations through the cane to their fingers.
Product - WeWALK Smart Cane
Bone conduction headphones can help users by sending signals to your skull bone. I know, sounds scary, but it can help you find your way even in a high volume environment.
Open ear headphones | Bone conduction headphones - Shokz US
Hard of Hearing
My dad could hear well despite keeping music at a high volume all the time. But sometimes I worry about my hearing so I look for any type of hearing aids available.
These can help with mild to moderate hearing loss, and with noise cancelling features, you and I can be sure to hear the environment better.
Apple AirPods Pro 3, Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Heart ...
These hearing aids are probably going to be in my future. I find them much more affordable and they look so stylish to me as well.
Hearing Aids & Batteries for Sale | OTC Options & More
This would be good even for me. Dad had no problem getting up in the morning. On the other hand, me, I struggle to wake up and the bed shaker can help me and the hard of hearing to wake up just in time.
Bed Shaker
Sensory
I got autism and sometimes my senses can overwhelm me. I wish I can have some of these sensory recs as they would keep me soothed.
There are so many creative ideas for stress balls that Etsy has available.
Stress Ball
I can stare at these beauties for hours as it is soothing for people like me.
Bubble Wall
I will be honest, I am not going to focus well on this, but I can see myself just bouncing on this for hours.
Balance Ball Chair | Ergonomic Office Chair
I loved beanbag chairs as a kid. They are so comfy and fun to just sit in.
Bean Bag Chairs You'll Love
The swinging sensation can just soothe me for hours.
Rocking Chair
Sensory pillows are so comfy and squishy so I can just squish them all day.
Shop Unique Sensory Pillows Now : Revitalize Your Senses