Assistive Devices
Assistive and adaptive equipment is any kind of tool or device that can simplify caregiving or make the environment safer for a person who is ill, disabled or elderly. Medical and assistive devices make navigating the home and performing daily tasks easier for those with mobility, vision or hearing impairment. The equipment best suited for your situation depends on your needs and the layout of your home.
Some of the more common types of assistive devices and equipment include:
- Walkers and canes
- Wheelchairs
- Stair lifts
- Entry ramps
- Handrails for stairs
- Beds with features that make it easier to get in and out of bed
- Pull-down kitchen shelves
- Movable cabinets under the sink
- Bathroom grab bars
- Roll-in showers
- Raised toilet seats
- Shower seats
- Bathtub mats
- Assistive telephones (for visual impairment)
- Induction cooktops (for visual impairment)
- Screen readers
- Assistive telephones (for hearing impairment)
- Doorbell signaler
- Assistive listening devices
- Hearing aids
- Smoke detectors throughout the home
- Alarm system in the home
- Nightlights where needed
There are many ways to obtain medical and assistive devices for the home. Always seek professional help. Talk with your health care provider or home health care provider about your particular needs and the best way to decide which assistive equipment will be right for you and your home.
References
Assistive Equipment for the Home – Johns Hopkins – https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/caregiving/assistive-equipment-for-the-home
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