Archive for December, 2009


The Kind Reminder is a simple device that plays a comforting message recorded in the familiar voice of a caregiver, friend, or family member. It is especially helpful for those with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s or age-related memory loss.A typical message might be “Hi, Mom. Today is Tuesday, you have had a good breakfast and taken all of your medication. Mary is here with you, and I will be back this afternoon.” A message like this, or a simple “I love you, Mom”, played on demand, can calm and reassure someone who is often anxious and confused. The Kind Reminder was created by the daughter of someone who is an Alzheimer’s patient. It is a recorder specifically designed for people with dementia. It may be worn as a pendant or placed on a nearby table or counter. It is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate - just press the one big visible button to hear a caring message. Caregivers can change messages easily and often. They can record messages that anticipate the frustrating, repetitive questions often asked by Alzheimer’s patients. This can help reduce caregiver stress. The Kind Reminder can also comfort and support patients in hospitals and nursing facilities. A recorded personal message from a friend or family member is especially helpful where the primary language of the patient does not match the language of the health care providers. Kind Reminder Features: Relieves caregiver frustration - reduces the need for answering frequently-asked questions. Soothes anxiety - provides a source of comforting information to persons with short-term memory loss and to hospital/nursing facility patients. Listener hears, on demand, a familiar voice that reminds or reassures. Easily accessible, unlikely to be misplaced when worn as a pendant. Large “Play” button is the only accessible movable part on the Kind Reminder. Kind Reminder Specifications: Recording time: 1 - 2 minutes Weight: 1.4oz Dimensions: W 2.25″ H 3.0″ D .5″ Battery: 1 AAA (Not provided)

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The most effective patented non-slip material on the market, Dycem « is not sticky but grips on both sides to prevent movement on dry, slippery surfaces. Dycem No Slip Mats can be used on trays and tables and carts to prevent plates and cups from sliding. Mats can be used under mixing bowls and chopping boards to hold them firmly in place and consequently reduce the risk of accidents. Mats can stabilize a range of items, such as telephones, calculators or writing paper, notepads, games and other items for clients with limited grip or mobility. They are helpful when writing, drawing, painting, playing a game or doing a puzzle.***Variety of sizes available for different uses. Clean with soapy water to retain tackiness. Must be dry before using - not effective when wet.Dycem Non-Slip Mat Features: Reduce the risk of accidents. Mats can be used under just about anything, and won’t let anything slip. Dycem Non-Slip Mat Specifications: Large Mat measures 10 x 14 inches. Color choices - blue, red and yellow. Not effective when wet.

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Winner of Best New Product, Medtrade West April 2001 Prescribed by Doctors & Recommended by Health professionals. Fits over 170 million vehicles in North America. The Auto Handy Bar Transfer Aid device locks securely, and reliably, into position. In addition, it is easy to insert and remove, and it is strong, durable and affordable. The material is forged steel with corrosion resistant plating. At just 0.7 lb., and measuring approx. 9 in. long, the Handybar is sufficiently lightweight, and compact, for it to be carried around in a handbag or pack.The precisely shaped nose locks the Handybar securely into position with little effort and enables it to be removed just as easily. It is also cranked, or bent, over its length to enable it to be reversed to give just the right height and angle of grip for getting in and out of a vehicle.Smaller, more compact cars tend to be lower down, closer to the ground making it even more difficult to get in and out of them. Fortunately, the U-type striker plate is one of the most rugged components in a vehicle being designed to keep the door closed in the event of a side-impact crash. There is a striker on each of the door pillars enabling the Handybar to be used by both the driver and passengers.Includes seat belt cutter and side window breaker. Weight limit 350 lbs. Auto Handy Bar Transfer Aid Features: Can be used on either side of the vehicle. Precisely shaped nose locks securely into position. Small enough to fit into a handbag or pack. Auto Handy Bar Transfer Aid Specifications: Handy bar hooks/locks onto the striker of a car. Weight -0.7 lb. 9 inches long. Weight limit 350 lbs.

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No-Rinse Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer provides sanitizing when soap and water are not available. Less volume required per application than alcohol gel. Approximately 125 applications per bottle. Antibacterial foaming formula with aloe vera. Alcohol free. Will not remove fingernail polish. Non-drying.

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For people who need a bit more time than usual to finish a meal, the Keep Warm Dish assures that food will be warm, right to the last spoonful! Just open the port and fill the chamber with hot water. The handles on the Keep Warm Dish will remain cool even when the dish is heated, allowing you to carry it safely to the table. The dish is top shelf dishwasher safe, but not intended for microwave use. Keep Warm Dish Features: Warm food, right to the last spoonful! Top shelf dishwasher safe. Rounded corners! Includes plastic funnel for filling the water chamber. Keep Warm Dish Specifications: Weight: 2 lb.(when filled with water). Holds up to 22 oz. Measures 2 in. high x 8 in. diameter.

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The Leg Lifter is useful and convenient for lifting a weak or casted leg onto a bed or for repositioning. Reinforced polyester webbing covers a rigid but adjustable metal rod. The foot loop opening can be positioned to accommodate a casted leg. 42 inches long.Leg Lifter Features: Extends the user’s reach to assist in lifting one leg at a time. Loop is placed around the foot or cast and can be re-positioned by the user. Hand loop is located at one end and a larger foot loop at the other. Leg Lifter Specifications: Total length is 42″. Navy Blue. Consists of an aluminum rod and foothold covered with webbing.

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