Solution For Challenges With Dexterity

Dexterity is most commonly defined as the ability to execute fine finger movements, such as gripping, pinching, twisting and turning.  Challenges to dexterity may affect our ability to use our hands and fingers to manipulate familiar objects. These movements may prove painful, and many people notice a loss of strength and/or sensation while handling the everyday tools of living.

Sometimes we tend to associate only our  senior years with a decline in different abilities to cope and function on a daily basis.  While this may be so, people who are recovering from surgery or stroke, those who have experienced an accident or trauma, or those, young or older, living with chronic medical conditions, such as arthritis, may also find everyday tasks to be quite a challenge.

Truly, anyone, at any time or age, can discover that the simple activities we take for granted aren't so simple if we become disabled even on a temporary basis.  There really is a time when we all can use a little help! 

As an example, a lady close to us recently tripped and fell, resulting in an upper arm fracture. This independent senior lady has found herself in a cast and sling to ensure that her right arm remains immobile. For her, it will be  a very long six weeks!  She has suddenly found herself needing assistance to do all those little things that we tend to take for granted.

Always a glamorous and well groomed lady, it has been frustrating for  her to be unable to properly care for her finger and toe nails. Both she and her family, are delighted to have discovered that Marnau has available special large non-slip nail and toe clippers that she can use with both hands.

These clippers will be great for her to have and use now, and will help her to maintain her independence in the years ahead.  

Arthritic Hands Are Still Useful

Many people don’t think twice about picking up everyday household objects, however, if you are dealing with Arthritis, this simple task can be painful and frustrating.  Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide. It can affect the hand joints and make grasping thin objects especially hard to maneuver and employ.

Let’s look at a run-of-the-mill kinda day….. everything from using a tooth brush, to using standard cutlery and writing implements - and let’s not forget about keys, can be struggles with frustration.  

There are many adaptive devices available to help ease the discomfort. This Closed-Cell Tubing is one of the easiest to adapt hard to hold handles and objects in and around your home by offering greater control.  The slip-resistant “skin” is dishwasher safe -  and adaptable to a variety of lengths.

Solution for Progressive Vision Loss

Vision problems are a huge problem for people of all ages.  One of the more common vision conditions that develop as people age is macular degeneration.  It is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of sixty, which is why it is so important to have your vision tested yearly.

Your doctor will go over your medical history with you and enquire about any family history of macular degeneration.  You will also go through a complete eye exam.  Typically, your doctor will look at and examine the retina, located at the back of your eye.  There are also test which can be used to test for defects in your vision.  One such test is the use of an Amsler grid.

Click here to access an online Amsler grid vision test.   Please note that this online tool does NOT replace a proper vision test performed by your doctor.

The loss of vision can be debilitating, but Marnau offers you solutions that you can use to help minimize the impact.  One such solution is the Quantum Fashion Talking Watch - this watch features a white face with black dials to create a crisp contrast for easier viewing and a one-touch button that operates a clear speech output.

Solutions To Help Combat Night Sweats

Night sweats are no laughing matter.   There are many causes of night sweats that run from menopause to diabetes to hormonal imbalances and some types of chemotherapy.

While common, there is not much that is more uncomfortable than waking up soaking wet with a damp pillow, soaked bedsheets and  clingy pajamas.   Night sweats can be both embarrassing and a disruption to both the woman and her partner.

It can be easier to control your symptoms during the day (think layers), but the hours while you are slumbering can be more problematic.   Marnau Adaptive Products has heard the plea of many looking for solutions - and we now have a full line of products to help alleviate the sensation of being wet and sticky.

Here are some ways that can help you battle the dampness:

Gel Cooling Pads - Regular and Large

The gel cooling pad is the ideal solution if you are often too hot and uncomfortable.  Requires no refrigeration or electricity, the comforting pad cools and soothes for hours! Perfect for use on a chair, sofa, inside a pillow case, bed, wheelchair and more!

Moisture Wicking Pajamas

The material is designed to pull moisture directly away from the skin. As such, the fabric draws sweat and perspiration off of the skin and out to the exterior of the fabric, so you never feel wet.  Secondly, it dries quickly (100% faster than cotton or poly/cotton), so your body temperature stays controlled and regulated.

Sweet Sleep Sheets

These sheets repel the sweaty sensation and adapt to the body to conserve a constant temperature.  Enjoy a long, dry, and restful slumber night after night.