Tips on Laundry

As our loved ones age, laundry can become a hazardous task for them to perform on their own. Here are some tips to help them maintain their laundry, a small but important step toward retaining independence.

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Laundry

Do It Yourself Washer/Dryer Clothes Reachers

Use a reacher or kitchen tongs to get to hard to reach clothing in the washer and dryer.

Use Smaller Containers

Transfer your detergent into smaller, lightweight, plastic bottles or other containers.

Add Rubber Band Grips

Wrap rubber bands around faucet handles, door knobs and bottle tops

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