A pen with a large built up handle. The larger the surface area is, the more there is to grab and hold onto as a user writes. This allows a user to more easily write and increase their independence. Great for those with arthritis.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Home
An electronic defibulator with voice prompts that can be used to shock an unconscious person suffering a heart attack. Used by a caregiver or first responder, this can improve the chances of survival.
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Medical Step Stool
A small step stool that can be used by someone to get into a tall bed or to reach for objects stored in tall cupboards in the kitchen or laundry room. The surface of the stool is lined with gripping material to decrease risk of falls. A common item seen in doctor’s offices.
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Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (Oxygen Saturation Monitor)
A portable electronic device that clips onto your fingers to measure how saturated your blood is with oxygen. Great for people that have ongoing lung conditions and/or heart conditions and fatigue easily.
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Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
A portable electronic device which a cuff that is wrapped around your upper arm. Great for monitoring one’s blood pressure outside of a doctor’s office and is a staple in many homes of people that suffer from high blood pressure or have heart conditions.
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Gait and Transfer Belt
A fabric belt that is securely tied around one’s waist and used by a caregiver to support one’s walking or transfers. Commonly used in rehab settings but also in the home for patients that are at high risk of falls and need assistance with getting up or walking.