How to Find Security Cameras and Systems Mentioned on this Site
Where to buy the cameras and alarms listed on Senior Home Central
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Stand, Sit, Climb, Floor Lift, and Bath Lowering Devices Buying Guide
Carrying Mom from the bed to the bathroom can hurt you both. It’s dangerous and awkward. It’s time for devices to help Mom get up, climb up, stand up and sit down
Best Dressing Aides for Mom
Dressing aides help you get dressed when you’ve lost the use of the arms or you can’t bend. Here are some of the best dressing aides from my article: Simple Devices to Help Dress and Undress with Pants, Shoes & Socks (pics).
Best and Mentioned Air Cleaners and Vacuums
Air cleaner and vacuum certification are industry-created labels. The certification doesn’t come from a third party. Despite the possibility for bias, I observed that certfied air cleaners were good machines. The certified vacuum cleaners were a mixed lot of good and not as good machines.
Best Infrared Thermometer for Virus Infection
The best thermometer for no-touch fever monitoring is the Femometer Thermometer with the bright LCD display. This thermometer responds accurately within 1 second of aiming.
View and Control Front Door from the Bedroom Checklist
You’re here to get the products for controlling the front doorlock and camera at the front door. Here’s your checklist of products to make the be able to view and lock or unlock the door from anywhere.
Best Shower Chairs for Seniors
The best shower chairs include a simple seat, one with arms, one with a back and arms, and a bench with a back and one arm.
The Best Weighted Blanket for Seniors
The best weighted blanket for seniors is the Mosaic Navy Minky Weighted Blanket in either the “throw” or the “twin” size. Mosaic is a superior blanket brand, and this blanket is especially soft to the touch. The exterior is super soft and comforting to the touch. The individual weighted squares sewn inside give you the feeling of being hugged.
Best Fall Prevention Books & Info
Books that give you a checklist of why, how and what to change in your home to prevent falling.
Best Soft Seat Stand-Assist Devices
The Stand a Roo and the CouchCane are both excellent devices to help you stand up from a soft cushioned seat or couch.
Best Hard Seat Stand-Assist Devices
I chose the Carex UpLift and the SitnStand devices as the best devices for help sitting down and standing up from a hard chair.
Best Bidet (to Wash and Prevent Falls) for Mom
If you dropped chocolate pudding on the floor, would you clean it up with a dry tissue? Of course not! The best way to clean after going to the toilet is to use water. A bidet is a toilet device that you use to clean yourself after going. Using a bidet isn’t just more hygenic. The shower is a common place for nasty falls. When you remove the shower from the equation, you raise your chances of not falling.
Best Toilet Stand-Assist Devices for Mom
I definitely prefer the toilet frame design that sits on the floor, and not the one that sits on the toilet bowl under the seat. The floor variety is more stable. If you push down harder on one side than the other, the toilet prevents the frame from tilting over. The floor variety is also easier to clean because it’s not literally on the toilet bowl.
Unboxing My New Favorite Vacuum Cleaner, the Best Cordless Vac for Mom
What does my dog think of the Tineco S12 Plus cordless vacuum cleaner?
Is this the Best Robot Vacuum for Mom?
Easily my favorite robot vacuum is the Roborock S5 with built-in mop and amazing carpet results. I have been using the S5 for over a year. I am still thrilled with its cleaning ability and navigation sense.
The Giant List of Large Print Bibles for Low Sight Seniors
This is probably the largest list of large print bibles ever collected. All bibles in this list use large type to make them easier to read. Choose from hundreds of bible versions.
Grandma Gift Finder
The ultimate grandma gift is this robot pet cat. All the affection, none of the poop or allergies.
Best Pulse Oximeter for AFib, COVID-19 & Apnea Monitoring
Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) is a significant indicator of COVID-19 infection. These pulse oximeters can be your safety net to monitor for infection. If oxygen gets low, consider seeking medical help. This is even more important if you have a fever.
Best Tactile Bump Dots
Bump dots and tactile stickers allow you to create landmarks around the house. Put them on oven knobs and TV remotes to mark specific settings. Here are some of the best bump dots and tactile stickers we’ve found.
Best Floor Lamp Vision Magnifier
My favorite magnifier floor lamp is the Brightech Lightview Pro. This is the magnifier that rolls on a wheel stand, has LED lights that don’t get hot, and a magnification factor of 1.75x or 2.25x.
Best Large Button TV Remotes
You don’t need great vision to see the huge buttons on these remote TV controls.
Best Air Cleaners for Mom
The Mooka True Hepa+ Air Purifier is the best air purifier for medium size rooms up to 540 sf. This is the air purifier that eliminates viruses, bacteria, pollen, pet dander, pet allergens, mold, smoke, and odors.
Best Heart Monitor for Mom to Check AFib at Home
The Pulsebit-EX scans for multiple arrhythmia patterns. It stores history for two users. It allows you to measure with your palms or with double leads. Use email or download/print to share reports with your doctor. The software is very detailed and is free. If you are never going to use the electrical leads, you could use the Pulsebit as a handheld monitor, or get the KardiaMobile, which is an excellent choice as well.
Best Hearing Assistance Device for Mom
The Neosonic Hearing Amplifier is a unique microphone and remote hearing neck band that amplifies voices and cancels out noise to deliver a clear, crisp voice to the listener.
Best Use of Echo Show as Medication Reminder
Use the Echo Show as an automated medication reminder device. Program it for as many times per day as you need. Get a pill caddy to keep each set of pills ready.
Best Video Check-In Device
A caregiver can use Amazon Echo Show to remotely monitor their patient at home.
Best Patient Transfer Device
If the patient can pull herself up from a sitting position (or use a chair lift to do so) then the best budget patient transport is the Lumex Stand Assist. This is the transport device with the cushy built-in seat that moving up to a 400 lb. person relatively easy for the caregiver. If the patient cannot lift herself at all, or if you are picking up a patient on the floor, then the best choice is the Hi-Fortune Patient Lift. It includes the carrying sling, locking casters, and carries 450 lb.
Best Recliner Lift Chair
I want to show you my favorite recliner lift chairs, but there’s something we have to talk about first.
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Best Robot Stuffed Doggie to Keep Mom or Dad Company
The best robotic dog to give seniors a sense of love and comfort is the Joy for All Companion Pet Golden Pup. The Golden Pup has been tested at nursing homes where it not only generated smiles, it also enhanced human-to-human conversations. The Golden Pup brightens hearts with its soft coat, and sensors that respond to human touch. If you listen very carefully you can actually hear its little doggie heartbeat.
The Best Book Reader for Seniors Needing Large Print
I found two outstanding book readers for older eyes and shorter patience. Their fonts are big and they are simple to operate.