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Recliner Lever Extender

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Extension Handle for recliners places handle within easy reach. Provides easy adjustment of all types of reclining chairs. Four bolt attachment ensures secure fit. Padded design protects chair handle.Made of heavy duty steel. Recliner Lever Extender Features: 4 bolt attachment that ensures a secure fit to most recliner handles. Adds 6″ to your reach. Handle is 7″ wide, giving you more surface to grasp. Recliner Lever Extender Specifications: Dimensions – 9″ L x 7″ W. Weighs only 2 pounds. Made of heavy duty steel.

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Verilux Heritage Floor Lamp

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How much of your day and evening do you spend reading or working on detailed projects? Don’t you deserve The Finest Reading Lamp in the World? With timeless design, all-metal construction, hand-polished antiqued brushed nickel or brass finishes, and microprocessor controlled power adapter, Heritage lamps are built to last generations – Guaranteed! Backed by 50 years of research, Heritage scientifically tunes exclusive Full spectrum indoor sunlight for readers eyes – it’s all the benefits of full spectrum daylight, without any of the harmful UV and glare. Plus, exclusive Verilux technologies optimize black-white contrast and reduce harmful flicker and glare to eliminate eyestrain and enhance vision. Why not order one today? The form of the lamp is timeless and looks more like a fine scientific instrument than like a desk lamp. The full-rotation lamp head and height adjustment that telescopes 39″ – 53″ allow for complete adjustability of your light source. Your Heritage Full spectrum Deluxe Floor Lamp includes the incomparable energy-saving Verilux 27 W Global Cooling bulb and the 3-way switch allows you to adjust the brightness to the equivalent of 75, 100, or 150 W incandescent bulbs. And, since the bulb lasts 10X longer (10,000 hours), you save money on replacement bulbs and energy. Thousands of avid readers swear by their Heritage lamps and attest to the fact that their eyes actually relax the more they read. Now they can read several chapters and still feel refreshed, without eyestrain. The secret is in the Optix Glare Control Filter system. This revolutionary filtration system actually focuses the rays of light so they provide unparalleled color rendering, higher black-and-white contrast and no glare from shiny magazine pages. Don’t wait another moment – you deserve the Heritage reading lamp! Heritage Deluxe Floor Lamp Specifications: Multi-directional lamp shaft swivels 360°, while the lamp head turns up and down 180°. Lamp height ranges 39″ – 53″. Base diameter 10.5″, and head dimensions 10.5″L x 5.4″ W x 2.6″H. Optix Glare Control Filter: virtually eliminates the reflective and peripheral glare that causes eyestrain and headaches. Heritage Deluxe Floor Lamp Replacement Bulb – CFML27VLX

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100 Questions & Answers About Stroke: A Lahey Clinic Guide

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There are 750,000 strokes in the United States each year. Whether you’re a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone who has suffered from a stroke, this book offers help. The only text to provide both the doctor’s and patient’s views, 100 Questions & Answers About Stroke: A Lahey Clinic Guide provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. Written by an expert in the field, this clearly-written book is a complete guide to causes, treatments, and much more. Including actual patient commentary, 100 Questions & Answers About Stroke is an invaluable resource. “The one thing stroke sufferers and their loved ones crave, besides a full recovery, is information. This book anticipates just about anything you could want to know on the subject; it is the quintessential desk reference on stroke.”Julia Fox GarrisonStroke Survivor 100 Questions & Answers About Stroke Features: Provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. This book is a complete guide to finding the answers to questions about causes, treatments, and much more. 100 Questions & Answers About Stroke Specifications: 185 pages filled with the answers to all of your questions. Includes an index, glossary, and appendix.

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100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer’s Disease

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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be heartbreaking news. Whether you’re newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or are a friend or relative of someone with Alzheimer’s, this book offers help. The only text to provide a doctor’s and patient’s view, 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer’s Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, quality of life, caregiving, sources of support, and much more. Written by two prominent neurologists specializing in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this frightening disease. “This easy-to-read book provides the public and care-providers with the latest scientific and practical information about Alzheimer’s disease. It is evidence-based and comprehensive, yet easy to read. It will be a great book to the millions of patients and families who are dealing with this growing medical problem.” — Steven H. Ferris, PhD, Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Center, New York University School of Medicine “Drs. Sadowski and Wisniewski have condensed their expertise into an accessible guide that will be invaluable to people newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and to their families. For those of us worried about our memory as we age, this provides an authoritative, conversational guide.” –Michael Shelanski, MD, PhD, The Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University. 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer’s Disease Features: Gives you authoritative, practical answers to all of your questions. Provides the public and care-providers with the latest scientific and practical information about Alzheimer’s disease. It is evidence-based and comprehensive, yet easy to read. An accessible guide that will be invaluable to people newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and to their families. For those of us worried about our memory as we age, this provides an authoritative, conversational guide. 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer’s Disease Specifications: 194 pages filled with all the answers. Includes an appendix, index, and glossary.

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Verilux UVC Sanitizing Wand

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Welcome the day with confidence, knowing your home is clean and allergen free. The Verilux UVC Sanitizing Wand sanitizes all your household surfaces instantly – eliminating mold, spores, bacteria and dust mites at the flick of a switch.Keep mattresses free of dust mites and germs. This magic Wand kills 99.9% of germs, viruses and dust mites. You’ve read stories about dust mites living in your mattresses and furniture, feeding on dead skin cells and spreading disease. Now you can safely eliminate these disgusting pests and rid your home of bacteria, germs, viruses and mold without exposing your loved ones to dangerous chemicals.The new Verilux UVC Sanitizing Wand utilizes powerful Germ-X Lightwave Technology to sanitize bedding, sofas, baby toys, toothbrushes, cooking utensils, counters and bathroom fixtures. Gradually wave the Sanitizing Wand over the surface to be treated, and germs are eliminated. Baby furniture, pet bedding and even footwear can be treated to eliminate odors and dangerous viruses. And, an exclusive safety switch turns the unit off, if it is pointed upward. The Verilux UVC Sanitizing Wand comes complete with AC Adapter/Quick-charge battery charger, battery pack, padded storage case, detailed instructions and a 1-year limited warranty. The long-life UV-C bulb is rated for 15,000 hours (that?s 7 years under normal use). Verilux Sanitizing Wand Features: The Verilux Sanitizing Wand utilizes advanced UV-C light technology in the range of 258 to 262nm to kill dust mites, viruses, bacteria and 99.9% of household germs. Perfect for sanitizing mattresses, countertops, flatware, computer keyboards, and surfaces in baby rooms. Safety shut-off guards against unwanted exposure to eyes and skin. Built-in timer allows for precise exposure times of 5 or 60 minutes. Comes complete with protective carrying case, battery pack and AC Adapter/Battery Charger. Easy to read digital display. Low battery warning light. Powerful rechargeable batteries included. 1-year limited warranty (battery pack not included). Base – 2.5 x 20.75 inches. Sanitizing Wand Instruction Manual

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Medium Muff Vest

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The Muff Vest is designed to provide arm control and support even when the user is bending forward. Created by the spouse of a stroke survivor, the Muff Vest provides support for a flaccid arm. The weight of the stroke arm is distributed and effectively supported over both shoulders. The large front horizontal pocket is opened on both ends, allowing the wearer to reach through the pocket to place their impaired arm in the support. Two handy patch pockets offer convenient storage and accessibility for small frequently used items. Constructed of a cotton and polyester blend, machine washable fabric, with durable reinforced stitching. Velcro tab closure back opening. Ideal for hemiplegic upper extremities. Muff Vest Features: Provides support for a flaccid arm. Constructed of 65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton blend, machine washable fabric. Velcro tab closure back opening. Muff Vest Specifications: Universal fit: for either left or right arm support. Colors: khaki. Size: medium, fits 125 – 150 pounds.

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Enablers Dexterity Kit

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The Carex Enablers Dexterity Kit combines five items specifically designed to improve functional performance of common tasks and make daily life easier. The curved design of the EZ-Key turner begins the turning effort, so completion of the turn is accomplished with minimum additional stress. The Button Hook / Zipper Pull puller eliminates the stress and frustration of buttoning a button by pulling the button into position. The Pen and Pencil Cushion is designed in both shape and density to alleviate stress while providing a secure grip. The Spoon and Fork holders fit onto spoons and forks providing a larger gripping surface. The Lamp Switch Enlarger fits over the existing twist style switch to provide a larger gripping area for an easy, stress free grasp. The Enablers Dexterity Kit includes the necessary tools to make daily life easier and improve functional performance of common tasks. Packaged together, these items meet some of the most common daily household challenges faced by people with arthritis, hand tremors or other conditions. Designed for arthritis sufferers to help decrease joint pain and enhance hand function. Made of lightweight plastic, these items can help make simple tasks around the house a little easier. Return policy: Due to hygiene purposes, this item is non-returnable. Enablers Dexterity Kit Features: Enhances hand function. Reviewed by Certified Hand Therapist. Helps control arthritic deformities (Wrist Radial Drift, MCP Joint Ulnar Drift, Boutonierre Deformity, Swan Neck Deformity, and IP Joint Angulation Deformity). Enablers Dexterity Kit Specifications: Includes: 3 EZ Key Turners (AEN15), 3 Pen and Pencil Cushions (AEN21), 2 Lamp Switch Turners (AEN23), 2 Spoon and Fork Holders (AAM137), and 1 Button Hook/Zipper Pull. Material: lightweight plastic.

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Ergonomic Reacher with Rotating Claw 18 inch

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The Ergonomic Reacher with Rotating Claw is designed to be easy to use. The reacher is lightweight and features two rubber cushion tips. The “claw” opening rotates for both horizontal and vertical use. An attached magnet on the handle end will pick up light metal objects. Ergonomic Reacher with Rotating Claw Features: Ergonomically designed trigger and handle make it easy to use. The “Claw” rotates for horizontal and vertical use. Ergonomic Reacher with Rotating Claw Specifications: Lightweight – 4 oz. to 6 oz. Rubber cushion tips. 2 1/2 inch jaw opening. Length – 18 inches.

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