Aids and adaptations
If you are getting older, and/or have a care need, but want to stay independent and continue living in your own home, you may want to look for some specialist equipment and adjustments that can help you when at home.
There are lots of items you can get to make tasks easier, these include -
- walking aids - like walking sticks, walking frames or folding walkers with wheels
- kitchen aids - such as non slip jar and bottle openers or plate clip ons to prevent you spilling your dinner
- dressing aids - like a long handled shoe horn or leg lifter
- sitting aids - such as devices that will lift you out of your seat or boost the height of your toilet
There are a number of online tools available to help you find and buy equipment to help you stay independent for longer.
The Safe & Well website has on online questionnaire to help determine the products which could help based on your needs.
NRS are the providers of equipment to Hull City Council. They have a wide range of equipment available for you to purchase directly through their website.
Alternatively, you may prefer to visit a local shop or search the community directory.
We have a lot more information on different aids and adaptions.