A helping hand with Assisted Living from Focus DIY
Focus DIY has launched Assisted Living - a range of practical gadgets and tools ergonomically designed to make life easier. The 22 strong product range will help avoid strains and injuries when tackling everyday tasks that just aren’t as easy as maybe they used to be.
With prices starting from just £1.99, these affordable, handy products will fit easily into your lifestyle. Developed with your needs in mind, the Assisted Living range will support you with many household tasks and activities, such as kitchen chores, personal care, seating and general mobility.
In the kitchen…
Grocery shopping is simple with The Shopping Bag Handle (£1.99). The device allows easy and safe transportation of carrier bags. Simply press the button to open and slip on the bags to be carried. The ergonomic soft grip handle stops heavy bags from cutting into your hands and locks items together for added security. Once you’ve got your items home, getting into them couldn’t be easier with the Assisted Living range of kitchen products. The Hand Grip Jar and Bottle Opener, (£2.49), is an essential in any kitchen. Open stubborn jars and bottle lids effortlessly and you even can use it on stiff taps. Alternatively, the 4 in 1 Jar & Bottle Opener (£2.49) comes with four different grip sizes, which open bottles of all sizes with complete ease. Relieve the strain of opening cans with the Dual Pull Can Opener, (£2.49). The ergonomic grip removes all ring pulls swiftly and safely.
Up close and personal
To make personal care that bit more manageable, the Easy Reach Lotion Applicator (£4.49) has an extra long handle enabling easy access to those hard to reach areas. Simply fill the reservoir with your cream or lotion and let the 19 rolling balls apply it evenly. Personal grooming is plain sailing with the Illuminated Tweezers (£2.49). This nifty little tool with in-built light will prove indispensible when removing hairs or stubborn splinters. The finger and thumb pads ensure a safe grip whilst the LEP light illuminates the area to be tweezed, leaving your eyes strain free. The Assisted Living Nail Clipper with Magnifier (£2.49) allows you to clip your nails with confidence. Its larger-sized handles are gripped for ease of use and the detachable magnifier provides a clear, close-up view of what you are doing.
Avoid slips and strains whilst wrestling with footwear with Focus DIY’s Assisted Living shoehorn products. The Long Handled Shoehorn (£1.99) measures 45cm making it easy to slip off your shoes safely and without the help of others. For further reach, the Telescopic Shoehorn (£4.49) extends to almost 3ft and includes a built in clip to remove shoes swiftly. Once you’ve got your shoes off, pop in some state of the art Memory Foam Insoles (£1.99) for the ultimate in support and comfort. Getting about will be a walk in the park.
Keeping track of medication couldn’t be more convenient with the 7-Day Pill Wallet (£4.49). The stylish and discreet wallet consists of seven boxes each with four compartments enabling you to take control of your medication both at home and away. The Pill Popper and Dispenser (£2.99) is a handy way of removing pills from awkward foil packaging. Ideal for unsteady hands, the pills can be stored safely in the handle so they won’t be dropped.
Sit back
For comfortable and strain-free seating, both the Orthopaedic Seat Cushion (£9.99) and Seat Support (£4.49) are great to help relieve backache whilst promoting correct posture. Designed in breathable fabric, the seats keep you cool and comfortable and are suitable for use at home or in the office. The Revolving Swivel Seat (£15.00) provides invaluable help and protection in getting in and out of your car. The comfortable, fleece-covered seat is mounted on a ball bearing turntable allowing safe rotation of the body through 90 degrees. For reading, dining or just odd jobs the lightweight Lap Desk with Light (£8.99) can be easily placed onto the lap whilst seated. Ergonomically designed to ensure stability, the product also includes a handy LED lamp. The Illuminated Magnifier (£2.49) is ideal for reading and any crafts that require close-up work. The high intensity magnifying glass comes with a light switch meaning reading in the evening is effortless.
Help is at hand
The Magnetic Pick Up Tool (£3.99) will alleviate the need for bending and reaching. Avoid unnecessary strain by simply using the tool to pick items up for you. Likewise, the Gripping Arm (£4.99) will give you a helping hand. With an extension length of 82cm, it’s also foldable and easy to store way. The Support Grip Handle (£4.99) and Set of 3 Grab Bars (£17) give you a safe and comfortable grip; place them anywhere around the home where additional support is required.
Home security is simple with the Key Aid-2 Key Turner (£2.49). The turner provides extra leverage whilst opening tight locks and has a helpful tightening grip to keep your key in position. What’s more, the large bright plastic handle makes keys easy to spot.
Focus DIY appreciates how the simplest everyday tasks can become challenging. With a reasonably priced product for your every need, the Assisted Living range can make a real difference to your lifestyle and help with everyday tasks. Furthermore Focus Over 60s Cardholders can receive a further 10% discount off prices in store throughout the week. Simply pop into your local store to register for your card.
For more information visit: focusdiy.co.uk
