Tips on Bedroom

As your loved one ages, they may start having trouble manipulating buttons or zippers, or may have trouble grasping knobs to open doors and drawers. Here are some tips to help you aid your loved one while helping them maintain a sense of independence.

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Bedroom

Pick Up Clothes Easily

Use a hanger to pick up clothing from the floor or for dressing.

Easy Pull Dresser Handles

Use cord to create an easy to pull drawer handle.

Do It Yourself Button Hook

Create a button hook by firmly taping a paper clip to the end of a pencil, building up the handle with duct tape or electric tape for improved hand grip

Sew Shirt Cuffs Shut

Sew shirt sleeve buttonhole closed and sew the button on sleeve...

Easy Open Zipper

Rub candle wax, soap, or lip balm onto the zipper teeth to lubricate the zipper so it zips more smoothly.

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