[For Seniors] Handy Items for Everyday Life! Clever Products
This time, we’ll introduce some “clever products” recommended for seniors.
In everyday life, we often find ourselves thinking, “It would be convenient if there were something like this,” or “It would be easier if this were designed that way.”
Seniors may also feel inconveniences in their daily routines.
Here are items that seem likely to help older adults—who often find it harder to move their bodies or have less physical strength—live more comfortably.
We hope these innovative products for seniors will help them lead vibrant, fulfilling lives.
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[For Seniors] Handy for Daily Life! Innovative Products (1–10)
Sit and catch with ease: Magic Hand
Nowadays, bendable straws are common.
I’ve heard they were originally medical straws used by people who were bedridden.
From that perspective, a toy grabber—like the “magic hand” many of us played with as kids—could be very handy to have around.
For wheelchair users, it can help reach items on high shelves; for those who spend long periods in bed, it’s useful for picking up nearby items.
There are types with five moving fingers and types where the gripping part is shaped like the letter “C.” Choose the one that best suits your needs.
A key finder for lost items
Have you ever had an elderly family member misplace their wallet or keys? Here’s a handy item for when things are left behind or lost at home.
Attach a dedicated tag to your keys, etc., and simply press the button on the main unit—the sound will guide you to the location.
The alert volume is moderate so it won’t bother the neighbors.
The tag’s sensor is said to work from several dozen meters away.
It should greatly cut down the time spent searching for things at home.
It also seems like a gift that would be well received.
Easy to apply medicine on your back — Back Applicator
When your back itches, you might use a “grandchild’s hand” back scratcher.
It’s handy because it lets you care for spots you can’t reach on your own.
Many older adults have probably used a back scratcher, too.
This item lets you apply medication in the same way.
You can easily spread ointments for stiff shoulders or muscle aches.
It’s also convenient for applying creams that relieve itchiness caused by dryness.
Not just for your back—it can also help you reach places like your feet without bending over.
It’s a recommended product for older adults who live alone.
[For Seniors] Convenient for Daily Life! Clever Products (11–20)
medical appointment card holder
As you accumulate more patient ID cards, it becomes easier to lose track of where they are—or lose them altogether.
This is a folio-style case that lets you neatly store and carry important cards like clinic cards and insurance cards all in one place.
It uses a stacked set of transparent sleeves, so you can store cards in a way that keeps their designs clearly visible—another user-friendly feature.
Not only can you quickly pick out the card you need by its design on the spot, but it also includes a large pocket that fits a medication record book.
Shoe horn that makes shoes easy to put on
Compared to younger people, who often wear sneakers or sandals, older folks likely have more occasions to wear crisp, polished leather shoes.
That’s where a shoehorn comes in handy.
With a long shoehorn, you can put on your shoes while standing—no bending or sitting needed.
Despite its length, its sleek design means it won’t get in the way when propped by the entryway.
By the way, have you ever found yourself out and about thinking, “I have one at home…” and struggling because there’s no shoehorn around? Here’s a handy tip: a credit card or a stack of business cards can substitute for a shoehorn.
Just be careful not to damage your shoes or the card.
Grip the ball for grip strength training.
As our muscle strength declines, even if we want to start some training, it can be difficult to move our bodies vigorously and it might even lead to injury.
Many people also don’t know what they should do.
That’s where this muscle-strengthening item—a grip-strengthening ball—comes in.
You can use it while seated, and the great thing is you can do it casually while watching TV or thinking about something else.
It’s also useful for rehabilitation and training for people with paralysis.
It might make a nice gift for an older person in your life.
One-push! Tablet Extractor
Many older people take some kind of medication every day.
Tablet medications, in particular, require finger pressure to pop them out.
While younger people can usually do this without trouble, applying force with just the fingertips can become quite difficult.
This handy tool makes it easy to dispense tablets with a single push—click!—and they pop right out.
With it, you won’t have tablets rolling away and getting lost after you remove them.
It’s also recommended for those who find it burdensome to pop out and take multiple tablets.