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Furniture Raisers

Raising the Height

It happens often that we make a piece of furniture according to our current needs and later one we need the furniture to be a bit bigger, shorter, taller, and what not. But since we aren’t wizards, once a piece of furniture is made it cannot be added on, unless it’s adjustable or we use another tool. The name of this other tool is furniture riser.

Household Aids

Helping the House

There are a number of activities that one does when in the house. From cooking, cleaning, and washing, to eating, reading, and working, all these activities require a number of tools and gadgets. But many a time, one gadget isn’t enough for a specific activity and another tools specifically made for easing the activity is required. Such tools are also known as household helpers.

Hearing and Listening Aids

Hear the World Around You

It’s pretty common that as we get older we find it harder to hear the television, radio, or even a conversation that we are taking part in. Sometimes background noise may interfere with us hearing a discussion at a restaurant or some other social gathering. The question is: how do we help our ears hear what’s around us? Through the use of assistive technology we can now hear our family and friends and be part of their discussions, hear what’s on television (without annoying everybody in the room), or just our telephone; cordless or cell.

Low Vision Aids

Technology for the Vision Impaired

We live now in an era of rapidly advancing technology. Just a few decades ago a computer in your home would be a pipe dream. Now we have smart phones that have more computing power than some of the early space missions. As we age, the ability to see some of the smaller print on this technology can diminish.

Pill Crusher or Splitter

5 FAQs About Pill Splitting: Your Complete Guide

Pills were introduced earlier in the 20th century instead of tablets and capsules. They are smaller, compact, and contain specific doses of drugs. They are easier to carry around and consume. Pills are widely used around the world today.

Reachers or Reaching Aids

Extending your Reach

There are millions of people around the world who suffer from the unfortunate situation of being on bed rest for at least some period of their life. Bed ridden patients often are recommended to avoid moving their body excessively as it can aggravate the condition that put them in bed in the first place. But one always yearns to be independent even when there are confined to a bed.

Leg Lifters

Lifting the Leg

Strangely enough, a leg lifter is the commonest of technologies one can use in their daily life. It isn’t operated by electricity; it doesn’t require an extensive instruction manual and works fine with all ages. But what exactly are leg-lifters? Well, in layman’s terms, a leg lifter is used to lift a patient’s leg into bed or onto another sleeping or sitting area.

Low Vision Aids

Helping Your Vision

With age comes wisdom, but it can also come with vision impairment. We may not have the eagle eyes we had when we were teenagers. Everyday tasks like reading the newspaper or an owner’s manual can become difficult when everything is blurry.

Hearing and Listening Aids

Telephony for the Hearing Impaired

As the old commercial states “reach out and touch someone,” but as we age phoning a friend or family member can become a little more difficult. Hearing loss can make everyday conversations, watching TV, or simply calling a grandchild a very frustrating endeavor. Depending on your level of loss, there are plenty of technology aids to help you communicate with your loved ones.

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Asthma

7 Tips To Manage Exercise-Induced Asthma

Having problems and experiencing nausea after working out can make staying active difficult, but exercise-induced asthma should not come in the way of your passion for fitness. To help you get past this condition and remain in the pink of health, here are some tips to manage asthma induced by exercise. READ MORE.

Alzheimer’s or Dementia

7 Tips To Cope With Sundowners Syndrome

Sundowner's syndrome is a condition where symptoms tend to worsen when the sun goes down in the late afternoon and evening. There are ways to combat sundowner's syndrome to help manage the symptoms and improve overall well-being. Click to read seven tips for coping with sundowner's syndrome.

Diapers and Briefs

5 Best Pull Ups for Teenagers

Pull ups for teenagers help in managing their condition. If you are looking for pull-ups to help your young ones, here are the 5 best options available at HPFY. READ MORE.

Immune Health

Breathe Better: 14 Foods for Healthy Lungs & Improving Breathing

Our diet can keep our lungs healthy and improve our breathing. What foods should you be eating? What should you avoid? We have some information you need. READ MORE

Insomnia

5 Best Sleep Aids For Peaceful Sleep

When we do need a little extra help falling asleep, it’s good to know what will work. We’ve put together a list of the five best products to get a good night’s sleep. READ MORE.

Making A Difference Mental Well Being

10 Benefits of Crying You Didn't Know About

You may not realize that there are some very real benefits to crying. As a natural emotional response, crying serves several important purposes for our mental and physical well-being. Here are ten benefits of crying. READ MORE.

Moisturizers/Skin Conditioners Antifungal Cream

Best Antibiotic Cream for Skin Infection: 7 Effective Topical Options

To find the right antibiotic ointment, HPFY is here with a list of its best antibiotic creams for skin infection, for you to choose from. READ MORE.

Making A Difference Wound Management

Manuka Honey Vs. Regular Honey: The Buzz After All

If you, too, are confused and would love it if somebody breaks it down and uncovers the differences between manuka honey and regular honey, you've landed on the right page. READ MORE.

Medical Supplies

Choosing the Correct IV Equipment and Accessories for Intravenous Care

Caring for those with an IV means choosing the right supplies and accessories for proper care. What is right for me? Which supplies/accessories do I need? We have some information for you. READ MORE

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