PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Adaptive Equipment Corner Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner produces educational and instructional videos and home medical equipment product reviews for professional caregivers, families caring for a loved one, and older adults who want to age in place.
Buck and Buck Large selection of adaptable clothing for men and women, with a choice of adaptations. Shirts are available with snaps down the back for easy caregiving, hook and loop fasteners in the front for self dressing. Men’s pants are adapted Hagar brand. There are side zip pants for both men and women. You can shop a wide selection of categories by need that includes bariatric, incontinence, alzheimer’s jumpsuits, sensitive skin, footwear for specific conditions and more. Prices are in line with other adaptable clothing sites.
Buried in Work – “ To be the premier authority in simplifying estate planning and transitions, creating a future where these processes are stress-free and accessible for all. We believe that comprehensive estate planning is. . . a wholistic process of organizing your affairs to simplify the work associated with . . . the transition of an estate. This includes organizing all of the information that someone may need to help you throughout the process, including end-of-life decisions, funeral planning, estate transition and more. We offer a range of products, including DIY tools, guided assistance resources, educational games, and comprehensive guides for estate planning and end-of-life preparations.” They do not prepare wills.
Care Link 360 – For those who are caring while working or from another state and are looking for technology to make things easier and more effective. Purchase fee plus monthly fee. From the website: “Changing the way the world ages. . . CareLink360™ creates lasting connections by being the simplest, safest, and smartest way to connect seniors to family, friends, and care teams. In addition to video chat and photo sharing, every tap on the touch screen delivers health and wellness tools and education, medication and activity reminders, and lots of fun and lasting enjoyment”.
Direct Medical Equipment Sleep, Respiratory and Oxygen Therapy equipment Guaranteed lowest price, free shipping and subscription discount. This is the company we used to order new hoses and masks which insurance did not cover. Fast service.
Eugeria – “In 2018,two friends launched Eugeria which in Greek, means “aging well,” Both had firsthand experience with the challenges faced by loved ones and patients living with dementia and related disorders. Their mission is to promote the use of innovative technology in supporting autonomy and well-being of older adults and people living with dementia. Click on “Products” to enter the shop.
Flying Angels – Flying Angels provide non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) anywhere in the world on commercial airlines with a Flight Nurse. A Flight Coordinator handles the logistics. The client receives care during the entire transport—bedside to bedside. Flight Nurses & Flight Coordinators are registered nurses who have graduated from accredited nursing programs in the United States. Flying Angels is a cost-effective alternative to air ambulance services. By utilizing a commercial airline for medical transport, clients can avoid paying exorbitant fees for a private flight.
Dr Comfort From the website: footwear for those living with diabetes or other foot conditions which affect their day-to-day life.. . . prescription and non-prescription inserts, diabetic socks, compression hosiery . . . custom solutions for patient’s specific needs”. Includes extra wide, extra depth options. Easy on. Medicare reimbursable. We ordered through our podiatrist who specified size and fit, etc. Well-made shoes, easy fasten. Easy to get on and off.
Good Shepherd Fund If you are planning guardianship as a longterm solution to caregiving, check out this nationwide service. Founded by a pastor who was asked to find help for a couple’s child to meet the need for the child’s lifelong care. Website: “Whether you’re considering care management services, financial oversight, decision-making, or advocacy, we can help you shape the future for you and your loved ones.” Also: “We help you provide for your family members through a Trust, so government benefits remain intact, assets protected and ensure spending is under control.”
Innerhive From the website: “Use this free app to quickly visualize a comprehensive map of your support network. Easily update notes, add contact details, identify gaps in care, and track changes over time.” Essentially it allows you to maintain communication among caregivers, doctors, family – anyone who is involved with your LO. It allows you to add essential information so it can be easily shared. Please note the app does collect data so click the link to see how it is used.
Joe and Bella “We believe everyone should be able to wear the style & quality of clothing they love, regardless of any physical or cognitive changes..” Good selection of adaptive clothing types for different conditions. At the time we were looking for adaptive shirts, the only option here was magnetic closures – and our thought was that our loved one would have made that a game all day long. That was just him – take a look for your loved one. The story behind the company is very touching.
Joy For All Hasbro employees formed this company based on overwhelming evidence of the positive benefits of play. ”Our mission is to positively impact the lives of older adults and their care partners through the Power of Play. . . .. alleviate issues including social isolation, loneliness, and cognitive decline, by delivering joy, fun and happiness to improve quality of life.” This is the home of robotic cats and dogs that have become popular for seniors, especially those with dementia. They also invented a Walker Squawker, a bird that sings with the sound of real birds and respond to speech, touch, light, and movement, making them a truly interactive companion. And reminds the user to not forget the walker.
Lingagraphica From the website: “ Lingraphica AAC communication devices are great for improving communication and speech. . . covered by Medicare, Medicaid, . . . insurance, and others.” Provides customized communication help for dysarthia from TBI or stroke, apahsia from PPA/FTD, stroke, Parkinson’s and much more. Free communication cards.
Magic Kitchen MagicKitchen.com provides delicious, nutritious, convenient and special diet meal options to eat well at home. Fully cooked meals are frozen and shipped nationally. Will work with insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid when meals are prescribed ad part of a managed care plan. Headquartered in Kansas City. Order as needed.
Magna Ready Developed by a woman whose football coach husband had Parkinson’s and could not button his shirt in the locker room. Clothing for both men and women designed with magnetic closures offers a sense of independence and dignity in daily dressing routines.
Mom’s Meals We used this company because it provides pureed meals for persons with dysphagia. Shipped frozen for quick reheating from five different locations nationally. We used the weekly subscription option, which could be customized online each week, if needed. Prices were reasonable for each meal. They also work with insurance, Medicare and Medicaid to provide prescribed meals. (I did not know insurance would pay if prescribed . . . paid out of pocket. Be smarter than me!) Besides pureed meals, they have diabetic, gluten-free, renal friendly and other options.
Resident Essentials Men and Women’s Adaptive Clothing
Rocket Lawyer Legal help, informational articles, templates for Power of Attorney, Will and Living Will. Free for seven days then annual fee. Information on a variety of legal topics.
Silver Cuisine “ We stand for longer and healthier living through how we eat and how we live, and our home delivered meals are lovingly created with the nutritional needs of people 50+ and seniors in mind. Meals are chef prepared and shipped frozen. Prices are $5.99 and up.” Offers several different specialty menus including Heart Healthy, Gluten Free, Low Sodium & Diabetic Diets.
Silverts Silvert’s Adaptive clothing line is for those individuals who need struggle-free and pain-free dressing options. They offer a full line of clothing for those recovering from surgery to those who are totally dependent. This Canadian company is the one we used when our loved one became wheelchair bound and needed help for everything. The shirts made things so much easier for him. . . and caretakers. Shoulder snap strips were easy to use — I called them his “snappy shirts”. They were comfortable and easy care. Timesaver every day.
Zinnia TV From the website: “Named for the zinnia flower that blooms in even the harshest conditions, Zinnia helps people flourish beyond their diagnosis. . . For people facing cognitive challenges, standard TV programming can trigger confusion, distress, and daytime sleeping. Exploring a meaningful topic on Zinnia TV can soothe, delight, and reinforce a person’s sense of identity.” The founder created Zinnia because her husband had Frontal Temporal Degeneration. There are no commercials, slow paced videos and no confusing plots. Calms the caregiver, too!
