Arthritis, or any hand pain, can be very limiting. Pain can impair performance on the simple things we do every day, like closing a jewelry catch or fastening buttons on your shirt. Assistive gadgets have less of a stigma than they used to, and they're actually getting cooler as more people are using them... because they actually work and make life easier. Here are 10 new really cool and "handy" gadgets that just make routine movements less taxing on our hands. They even make great gifts!
How about a trike ride? An adult trike ride. Trikes provide a more
relaxing ride than bikes, and if you get a recumbent trike, it's less
stressful on your joints and your back than a bike. Either way, the
trike's the trip right now.
If you know someone with a bad back, sore feet, a very small shower
stall, or who just likes to be pampered (I think that includes just
about everybody, doesn't it?), the FootMate® Shower System is a perfect gift, and one which will probably be a delightful surprise to your giftee.
When you learn that a friend or family member has to receive chemotherapy, your natural reaction is to want to know how you can make their lives easier during this period. You may offer rides to their therapy sessions, baby sit their kids or walk their pets, or bring over supper once a week. For those of you looking for items that can be used to prepare for chemotherapy sessions or to be used during chemo, here are 9 gifts that will be appreciated....
Odds are you've never heard of the Anadol STC-16 but for young Turks coming of age in the 1970s, the sleek, innovative, homegrown sports coupe holds a special place in their hearts.
ZelectricBug gives vintage VWs an extreme EV makeover that actually improves upon the original gasoline-engined classic. With a top speed of over 90mph, a range of 90-110 miles between charges and the promise of absolutely NO maintenance, the ZelectricBug brings out the best from this well-loved blast from the past.
Scientists at the University of South Florida's Byrd Alzheimer's
Institute have investigated the potential role of
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a major component of marijuana, on
Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. What is most commonly known as a
recreational substance has demonstrated its potential in ameliorating AD
and other neurological diseases, perhaps because our bodies produce the
substance naturally (endocannabinoids) and have receptors that
naturally respond to it.
Having solved all other problems, Japan has re-invented the ear trumpet. The so-called “Hello Phone” from Konna Shop is actually a rebooted Speaking Tube, enabling those hard of hearing to carry on conversations in an otherwise normal manner.
The music industry was built on mountains of vinyl, or stacks of wax as they used to be called. Those old records have been filling up landfills for decades now as they have gotten broken, worn out, or were just plain discarded. One company has taken these old and no longer viable platters and started making them into Recycled Vinyl Record Guitar Picks for your music-making pleasure.
The Kukuru S silver generation tricycle is ideal for on-the-go seniors who aren't quite ready for an electric mobility scooter. The unique 4-wheeled trike boasts a host of built-in safety and security features that don't sacrifice everyday convenience and practicality.