As a caregiver, you’re not only helping someone manage their physical health but also their mental health. Sometimes, their mental health can be more difficult to sustain. The person that you’re caring for might need help with very simple activities, such as walking, dining, or even bathing. How can you help the person in your care live a safe and comfortable life, but also empower them to keep living life on their own terms? You and the person you’re caring for might benefit from a few select home care and nursing home supplies.
You can use the following supplies to help the person in your care maintain their independence and dignity.
Movement Supplies
Falling is the leading cause of injury in adults aged 65 and older. These home care and nursing home supplies can help the person in your care move around more freely and with a lesser risk of falling.
- Canes: A cane is an excellent mobility aid for people who are able to walk relatively well, but who might need a little support or have difficulty keeping their balance.
- Walkers: Walkers are suitable for people who need a little bit more support when they’re walking or standing up. A walker is built so that the person using it can lean on it more heavily or use it as a grip when they’re getting up or sitting down.
- Rollators: A rollator is a walker that’s equipped with wheels and a foldable seat. The wheels make it suitable for people who have a little more difficulty walking or don’t have as much endurance; if you need a little rest as you go about your daily routine, you can safely and easily sit down in the foldable seat.
- Exercisers: Exercisers can help the person you’re caring for strengthen their leg, arm, and core muscles, which can reduce their risk of falling. It also provides the person in your care with low-intensity exercise that can improve their mood and mental clarity.
NOVA creates canes, walkers, and rollators in a variety of beautiful colors, which can make these mobility aids so much more joyful to use and also give the person you’re caring for a greater degree of self-expression. After all, if you’re going to use these devices in your daily life, wouldn’t you want them to reflect your tastes and personality?
Related Blog: Why NOVA Makes Canes and Walkers in a Rainbow of Colors
Eating Supplies
Eating should be a pleasant activity, but it can be very difficult for people who are dealing with illness or limited mobility. These supplies will make it easier for the person in your care to enjoy their daily meals.
- Dining Trays for Walkers: The person in your care might prefer to enjoy a meal away from the dining table, maybe in a living room or common area, or outdoors on the patio. NOVA creates dining trays that can be easily attached to our walkers so your loved one can enjoy their meal wherever they please. The food tray also allows the person to transport their own food and dining utensils to the desired table to dine.
- Cup Holders: Likewise, a cup holder makes it easy for the person in your care to bring water (or their favorite drink) anywhere they go, whether they’re moving around the home or taking a walk outside.
- Mobility Aids with Foldable Arms: When you’re using a wheelchair or transport chair, it can be difficult or uncomfortable to join your friends or family at a dining table. A solution is transport chairs with flip up and removable arms, making it so easy to roll right up to the dining table.
- Overbed Tables: Sometimes, the person in your care might prefer to enjoy a meal from the comfort of their bed. An overbed table allows them to eat without getting out of bed, and it also keeps their bed clean and crumb-free.
Related Blog: Essential Assisted Living Accessories by NOVA
Bathroom Supplies
The bathroom is one of the most difficult spaces for someone dealing with illness or limited mobility, whether they’re living at home or in a nursing facility. It’s important to fortify the bathroom area with fall-prevention supplies, especially in the shower or bathtub.
A great resource guide for Fall Prevention and caring for a loved one is NOVA’s Home Safety Toolbox. Education, awareness and being proactive is the key to staying healthy and active.
Join NOVA’s Ecosystem of Care
If you’re ready to empower the person in your care, visit one of our partner NOVA pharmacies or HME stores. Our partners can supply you with a wide assortment of NOVA mobility aids and supplies for home care and nursing homes.
Use our NOVA dealer locator to find a partner store near you.
Do you own or manage an independent pharmacy or assisted living facility? Join the NOVA Network to stock independent living supplies, mobility aids, and more.
