How to Access Aged Care
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How to Access Aged Care
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Helpful Home Products for Aging in Place
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Start with the task you want to make easier. Compare options, returns and ongoing costs, and seek individual advice for equipment affecting movement, transfers or safety.
Embracing Technology
Choose technology around the person’s preferences and confidence. Ask about setup, accessible controls, privacy, subscription costs and support when something stops working.
Ergonomic Utensils
Different handles, weights and shapes suit different people. Try an aid where possible and ask an occupational therapist or other appropriate professional for advice about individual needs.
Below are helpful home products that can help older adults with aging in place.
Products to help you at home
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Amazon Echo Alexa
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Check the exact model, internet requirements, privacy settings and supported functions. Consider who will set it up and provide ongoing help.
Help with eating
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Compare grip, weight and cleaning requirements. Try the utensil if possible; a diagnosis alone does not establish which design will suit someone.
Can opener
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Compare the grip and effort needed, how sharp edges are handled, and whether the person can clean and operate it comfortably.
Robotic Vacuums
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Check floor compatibility, thresholds, cables, maintenance and app requirements. Plan where it will operate so it does not obstruct walking routes.
Smart Lights
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Check the exact bulb, switch and voice-assistant compatibility. Keep a practical way to operate lighting if the internet or device fails.
Big Weighted Pen
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Compare pen weight, grip size and writing comfort. More weight is not suitable for everyone; trial a design before committing.
Adaptive Slippers
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Check fit, fastening, sole grip and how easily they can be put on. Do not assume a product marketed as adaptive is suitable for every person.
Dressing Stick
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Compare length, grip and the tasks it is designed for. Ask for advice or a demonstration if using it affects balance or movement.
Button hook and zipper puller
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Check whether the grip and hook work with the person’s clothing and hand movement. Trialling the aid may help assess usefulness.
Pressure Relief Seat
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Compare size, support and cleaning requirements. Do not rely on a general retail cushion to prevent or treat pressure injuries; seek individual seating advice where needed.
Onehandplate
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Compare the edge design, stability and cleaning requirements. Check whether it suits the person’s preferred foods and way of eating.
No Water Shampoo Cap
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Read ingredients and directions, including any heating instructions. Check suitability for the person’s skin and hair care needs.
Vegetable Chopper
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Check hand effort, blade protection, stability and cleaning. A claim that a product is easy to use does not establish suitability for every user.
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Compare glare, brightness adjustment, positioning and charging. Check that cords and controls can be managed comfortably.
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Bed Rails with Light & Storage
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Do not choose a bed rail on appearance alone. Ask an appropriate professional about suitability, bed and mattress compatibility, and safer alternatives. Check current product safety alerts before use.
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Check grip, reach, weight limits and folding locks. A reaching tool is not a walking aid or support for body weight.
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Check stability, resistance and positioning. Ask a treating professional whether it fits the person’s movement needs before starting a new exercise routine.
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Compare height, firmness, materials and return conditions. Marketing terms do not demonstrate that a pillow will treat pain or a health condition.
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Check surface compatibility, secure placement and cleaning instructions. A mat alone does not make bathing safe for everyone.
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Consider whether reaching the item another way would be easier. Check stability, height and weight limits; seek advice if balance or mobility is a concern.
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Non Skid Step Stool
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