My wife suffers from Parkinson's disease and her hands are constantly shaking, making it difficult to take care of herself while eating and drinking water. "" My mother has been bedridden for many years, and turning over every day is a big problem
My wife suffers from Parkinson's disease and her hands are constantly shaking, making it difficult to take care of herself while eating and drinking water. "" My mother has been bedridden for many years, and turning over every day is a big problem. "... Recently, many readers have called to share their daily troubles while also seeking some practical advice and help.
In fact, tailored aging products specifically designed for the elderly can be of great use in addressing these life challenges.
Anti shaking tableware helps elderly people eat a "dignified meal"
Q:My husband has been suffering from Parkinson's disease for many years, and eating is a big problem. Every time the food falls out, it's everywhere. Whenever children come home or guests come at the door, the spouse will be careful when eating, afraid that chopsticks won't catch the food. Excuse me, do you have any more affordable anti shaking tableware recommendations? (Ms. Yang, Dongguan, Guangdong)
The reporter inquired with the staff of multiple elderly care product stores in China. According to their information, there are currently multiple self-service tableware specifically designed for the elderly on the market. For example, spoons with straps that can be fixed to the palm of the hand, as well as chopsticks with springs and spoons with curved grip handles. However, some staff members stated that the retail volume is not very high, and more of it is sold in cooperation with institutions. Generally speaking, the selling price of these self-service tableware is around 100 yuan.
The staff of Shanghai Wanchun Welfare Medical Equipment Monopoly Store stated that ordinary elderly self-service tableware has limited effect on alleviating Parkinson's hand tremors. If economic conditions permit, an intelligent anti shaking spoon can be purchased. "No matter how the elderly's hands shake, the spoon can be corrected in real-time to help them eat normally. In addition, the sensor inside the spoon handle can monitor the trajectory data of hand shaking, which can be viewed and used by doctors. However, this anti shake spoon has a higher price, with an online price exceeding 1000 yuan.
The tumbling care device is simple and easy to use, but it requires mastery of skills
Q:My mother has been bedridden for many years and is gaining weight day by day. Every time we roll her over, we have to put in a lot of effort. During this process, she also felt very uncomfortable. Excuse me, do you have any relevant auxiliary turning tools? (Mr. Luo, Hengyang, Hunan)
In response to the difficulty of turning over for bedridden elderly people, the staff of Guangdong Yong'ai Medical Care recommended a turning over care device. The nursing device is in a "W" shape. When in use, simply place it flat under the legs of the elderly person, and then flip it between the legs to stand up in a "W" shape. You can gently push the elderly person to achieve rolling. Although this flipping care device is simple and easy to use, it requires proficiency in flipping techniques. For example, when elderly people with lumbar spine problems use this roll over care device, the caregiver needs to push the instrument with one hand and the elderly person's shoulder with the other hand, and the movements of both hands must be synchronized.
Guiding cane can effectively improve panicked gait
Q:My father is over 80 years old this year. He usually walks slowly and is accustomed to taking small steps. His gait appears very flustered. When starting, turning, or passing through narrow areas, he will stop in place and dare not take any steps, feeling like his feet are stuck to the ground. Excuse me, are there any suitable walking sticks recommended? (Mr. Yan, Qingdao, Shandong)
A laser guided walking stick has been recommended by staff from Yijia (Guangdong) Medical Care Company to address the situation of elderly people walking in a panic and getting used to small steps. The cane is equipped with a laser light, which can emit laser light to form a red line on the ground when walking on it, giving the elderly a step reminder and guiding them to follow the red line under their feet, gradually improving their difficulty in starting, gait panic, and fear of stepping.
If you want to learn about, purchase these good things in life, or have other life difficulties and need help, you can always contact the editor of this version (phone number: 18974817049). (Reporter Li Zhongwen from this newspaper)
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