Easier Living - a guide for older and disabled people living in London (view report contents)
Hobbies
Whatever your hobby, there may be a gadget to help
Padding cushions your knees and the handles help you get up (This one costs £37).
These gardening tools have thick handles (£7 each) These can be gripped without straining your fingers or wrist (£12-£50) And long handled rakes and forks reduce the need to bend (£8-£30)
Thrive
Get free expert advice on easier gardening from Thrive. They have opportunities for volunteers in various London gardens. Tel: 0118 988 5688. www.carryongardening.org.uk gives lots of practical information.
You don’t need a strong grip to use these scissors (£9-12).
Large print playing cards (£5-£16) and a card holder (£5)
Fat pens are easier if you have stiff hands or a weak grip (£7-£11)
Magnifiers come in many shapes and sizes. You wear this type round your neck (£7-£23) and this type leaves both hands free (£26-£31) - useful when writing.
You don’t need good eyesight to use these needle threaders £4)
A talking spirit level (£25).
Computers
If you would like to use a computer but would have difficulty because of a disability, contact Ability Net 0800 269 545 or go to www.abilitynet.org.uk
Table of contents
About
this guide
Getting
around
Around
your home
In the kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Hobbies
Making
your home safer
Getting
equipped
Adaptations
Help with
money
Helpful
organisations
Local contacts
(London only)
