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401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore Phone 8366 4280 www.burnside.sa.gov.au/library
Physical Aids
Bed/Chair Blocks
Bed or chair raisers suitable for legs or castors. Available in 40 mm
or 100 mm high. Can take 65 mm diameter bed/chair leg or castor.
They are heavy duty with a load capacity of 250 kg.
Can be used together to make a 140 mm riser.
Using the blocks allows you to get in and out of your raised chairs or
beds more easily.
Small 4 x 40 mm. Large 4 x 100 mm.
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Contour Turner
Assists with turning small or difficult
knobs and taps. Sprung rods conform to
a variety of shapes giving greater grip
and assist turning. Large plastic T piece
handle to increase leverage without the
need for strength in the fingertips.
Key Turner
A curved, plastic handled device that can hold up to three keys.
The handle provides a large grip and gives extra leverage when
turning a key in a lock. Key(s) fold into the handle when not in use.
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Rubber Jar Opener
A conical shaped rubber jar opener with a ribbed inner surface.
The cone shape fits into the palm of the hand and the inner surface
fits over the lid to give improved grip when opening a jar or bottle.
The outer surface is grooved to provide additional grip for fingers.
Can also be used to turn knobs. It is designed to accommodate lids
from 20 mm to 75 mm.
Gives better leverage with a more
secure grip for opening jars and bottles.
Assists sufferers of arthritis and
rheumatism.
Multi Jar Opener
A stainless steel hand held jar, bottle and can opener with a rubber
non-slip grip coating. Designed to assist with jar lids, ring pull cans,
twist bottle caps, metal soft drink lids, removing safety seal tabs and
opening foil/plastic packages. The opener has a large, contoured,
slip-resistant rubber handle to assist with gripping and is suitable for
left or right handed use. Dishwasher safe or hand wash in warm water
with detergent.
WARNING : Hinged item. Beware of pinch points.
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Book Seat
A lightweight free standing book holder
that adjusts to any surface and is suitable
for use in bed, on a table or lap. It has a
fabric cover with bean filling, is soft and
pliable and can be shaped to hold the
book. Designed specifically for standard
novels but larger books and magazines
can be accommodated. A page holder
keeps the pages in position.
Also great for use with iPads.
WARNING : Small lightweight beans
inside may present a danger to children
if swallowed or inhaled.
The zip tab has been removed to prevent accidental opening.
Red Reading Stand
The Red Reading Stand is made of sturdy powder coated metal and is
large enough to be used with magazines. It measures 14.5 cm in height
and is suitable for desktop use.
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Homecraft Tap Turners
A dome-shaped plastic tap turner
with an angled lever handle. The tap
turner is used with four pronged
style taps. Simply fit over the tap
handles to give greater leverage.
The turners can be left permanently
in position with red over the hot tap
and blue over the cold tap.
Leg Lifter
A reinforced webbing strap with a
loop at each end. It is used to assist
a person to lift their leg onto a bed,
leg rest or into a car.
The user puts the smaller softer loop
over the wrist and the longer, firmer
loop over the foot. The leg is lifted
when the strap is pulled.
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Bed Pole - Large and Small
A lightweight bed pole made from anodised aluminium tubing which
when placed underneath the mattress provides a pole on one side
of the bed, to assist with transferring and bed mobility.
Available in two sizes. Suitable for use on all sizes of beds - single,
double, queen and king.
Bed Cradle
Aluminium bed cradle designed to
keep bedclothes off the user.
Suitable for any sized bed.
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Helping Hand Pick-up Stick Classic Pro
An aluminium pick-up stick with rubber lined plastic jaws. A trigger style
action is required to close the jaw located at the end of the stick.
It features a magnetised tip to assist in picking up small magnetic items
and a clip for attachment to a wheelchair or walking frame. A small
extended tip can be used to hook items to bring them nearer the user.
Helping Hand Handi-Grip Pro
An aluminium pick up stick, with moulded plastic squeeze or trigger
action handle. The claw can adjust to two positions.
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Swivel Cushion
A transfer aid designed to assist a user to rotate while seated.
This may be useful for transfers in and out of a car or vehicle seat,
or on and off a bed. It consists of two padded discs which are held
together with a rotating fibreglass plate. Each disc has a nylon material
surface in contact with the other. This provides low friction and allows it
to rotate. The bottom disc has a slip resistant base. The top disc is
covered with cotton on the outside surface.
Available in one size.
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Handybar Vehicle Transfer Support Handle
A portable, alloy metal handle which is fitted into the car door lock
striker. Once located, it assists the user to transfer in and out of the car
seat by providing a rigid support handle. The handle has a slip resistant
foam padded grip and can be used independently or by an attendant
assisting a person in or out of a vehicle. Also incorporates emergency
side window breaker and stainless steel emergency belt cutter.
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Battery Illuminated Magnifiers
A range of illuminated magnifiers that provide a variety of options and
styles. Small round magnification head takes two C cell batteries. Large
rectangular magnification head takes three AA batteries.
Solid Dome Magnifier
A plastic, handheld dome-shaped magnifier.
It provides 3x magnification. The lens directs light onto the object being
read to make it easier to see. It comes with a protective carry pouch.
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Non Illuminated Hand Held Magnifier
A magnifier with 2.5x magnification.
Aluminium Adjustable Height Walking Stick
T-handle height adjustable aluminium walking stick. The height can be
adjusted by a press button mechanism. Non-slip rubber tip on end.
Folding Walking Stick
A folding, height adjustable lightweight
aluminium walking stick with a T-grip
handle.
Designed for adults, it comes in one size.
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Walking Stick Rubber Quad Tip
Quad tip for additional stability of single point walking sticks.
Slide off existing tip and firmly slide quad tip onto walking stick shaft.
Walking Stick Tripod Tip
Tripod tip for additional stability of single point walking sticks.
Slide off existing tip and firmly slide tripod tip onto walking stick shaft.
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Quadstick with Small Offset Base
An aluminium, height adjustable quadrupod featuring
a low profile base. Use with wider splayed legs
further away from the body to avoid tripping over
them while using. The height can be adjusted by a
push button and the handle can be rotated 180
degrees to allow use by right or left-handed users.
Designed for adults.
Quadstick with Large Offset Base
The large base quadstick has a much larger foot
print for extra support. Use with wider splayed
legs further away from the body to avoid tripping
over them while using. Height adjustable.
Weight capacity is 140 kg.
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Quad Cane Silver
This quad cane has a welded base, is height
adjustable and can be used either left or right-
handed. The plastic T-handle has finger grips on
the underside for extra grip and comfort.
The four legs are evenly spread and have a rubber
cap on each foot.
Weight capacity on this item is 130 kg.
Pedal Exerciser
The pedal exerciser is ideal for helping to strengthen the muscles in
legs and arms. Increase resistance by twisting tension knob.
Product weight: 2 kg.
Product size: 41 cm x 50 cm x 31 cm
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Memory/ Mental Resources
Calendar Board
Category: Sensory
This contemporary, wooden Calendar Board blends into any home or
residential facility decor. The board comes complete with an easy
mount hanging system and interchangeable cards displaying the day,
date, month, year, season, and weather.
Benefits: People with memory loss often find it difficult to remember
the day, date, month, year, and/or season.
A Calendar Board functions as an easy to read reminder.
Stage of Dementia: All
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70s / 80s Decades Cards
Category: Therapeutic
36 photographic cards to introduce, remind, and inform about people,
places, and events of the 1970s / 80s.
Decades Cards 70s / 80s detail the surprisingly large number of
inventions and innovations from a time which significantly shape our
lives today. The cards can be used for reminiscence, storytelling,
language development, discussion, and as triggers for further
research on each individual topic.
Each card contains an image, related information, and some ideas
to develop the subject further.
Benefits: The Decades Cards 70s / 80s are an invaluable tool for
tutors, care workers, nurses, and occupational therapists working in
hospitals, day centres, residential homes, or educational settings
facilitating the process of reminiscence.
Stage of Dementia: All
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50s / 60s Decades Cards
Category: Therapeutic
Forty photographic cards to introduce, remind, and inform about
people, places, and events of the 1950s / 60s.
The 1950s were characterised by a complete shift in lifestyle.
Recovery from the aftermath of the Second World War was steady and
slow a time for austerity, rationing, housing shortages and conservative
attitudes. The emergence of a more prosperous society saw an
enormous growth in consumer goods and the rise of youth culture
linked to styles of music and dress, most notably the Teddy Boys with
their rockabilly hairstyles and brothel creeper shoes. Fun was in the air.
Each card contains an image, related information, and some ideas to
develop the subject further.
Benefits: The Decades Cards 50s / 60s are an invaluable tool for
tutors, care workers, nurses, and occupational therapists working in
hospitals, day centres, residential homes, or educational settings
facilitating the process of reminiscence.
Stage of Dementia: All
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Noughts-and-Crosses Game
Category: Activities
A hand crafted wooden version of the classic family favourite game of
noughts-and-crosses or tick-tack-toe.
All pieces have a beautiful feel and slot into place. Grooves on the board
marking the lines of the nine boxes make them easy for visually impaired
players to identify.
Sturdy wood construction.
Benefits: Promotes fundamental identification, sorting and pairing skills
with different levels of game play for persons of all ages and learning
abilities to enjoy.
Stage of Dementia: All
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I Spy Fiddle Bag Category: Sensory
26 cm x 26 cm soft bag made of textured material with a plastic window to see the many objects hidden within. Filled with acrylic pellets. Ideally used when playing a game of ‘I Spy’ to find the objects within the bag.
Benefits: I Spy Fiddle Bags are a fun way for a person with dementia to interact with others while exercising their brain in a game of I Spy.
Stage of Dementia: Mid
WARNING - Choking hazard. Contains small pieces. Keep away from
children under 3.
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Qwirkle Category: Activities
Qwirkle is as simple as matching colours and shapes, but this game
also requires tactical manoeuvres and well-planned strategy.
Earn points by building rows and columns of blocks that share a
common shape or colour. Look for opportunities to score big by placing
a tile that touches multiple pieces with matching attributes.
The player with the most points wins!
Qwirkle consists of 108 wooden blocks with six different shapes in six
different colours. There is no board; players simply use an available flat
surface.
Benefits: Qwirkle can be played as a soothing individual activity or as
a fun social game. Matching the shapes and colours included provides
a strategic sorting activity which promotes initiative and learning in
persons with dementia.
Stage of Dementia: Early / Mid
WARNING – Choking hazard. Contains small pieces. Keep away from
children under 3.
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Portable Lock and Latch Category: Sensory
Hand crafted for people with dementia. Enjoy the challenge of opening and closing the different compartments and locks of this wooden Lock Box.
The Portable Lock and Latch is designed to trigger memories and stimulate conversation. We suggest for added enjoyment and stimulation objects be placed inside the box.
Benefits: Reinforces fine motor skills while strengthening fingers and hands.
Stage of Dementia : Mid / Late
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Automoblox Car Category: Sensory
Enjoy the challenge of dismantling and reassembling the wood and plastic sports car. Main car pieces and passengers can only be put together in one way. Smooth wood is very enjoyable to handle.
Benefits: Reinforces fine motor skills while strengthening fingers and hands. Promotes fundamental identification, sorting and pairing skills which promotes initiative and learning in people with dementia.
Stage of dementia : Mid
WARNING – Choking hazard. Contains small pieces. Keep away from children under 3.
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401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore Phone 8366 4280 www.burnside.sa.gov.au/library
Better Living Collection
The Better Living Lounge is the home of a new and
innovative collection of products and information.
If you live with a permanent or temporary physical or
mental impairment, have limited strength and/or
mobility through disability or illness, or are frail due to
age, this is for you. There is also a collection of large
print books in Dyslexi font, a new font designed by
and for people with dyslexia.
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