As we grow older, many of us begin to experience some difficulty seeing, hearing, remembering, or getting around. As these changes take place, it's a good idea to make little adjustments to the home environment to help maintain or improve our quality of life. Tools and gadgets that help people carry out daily activities more easily and with less pain are called assistive devices.
Many people make their own assistive devices from things they already have at home.
If the print on your pill labels is too small to read, you can put different colored rubber bands around the containers to distinguish one from another. Currently, many tools and gadgets are available that can provide invaluable assistance. Here are some examples . All rights reserved. AARP Webplace Privacy Policy .