Aid those who aid others
The role of caregiver can be a high-stress, little rest role. If you or someone you know is a caregiver, then you may understand just how time-consuming and occasionally frustrating it can be.
According to caregiver.org, of family caregivers who provide “complex chronic care”, “More than 96% provide help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal hygiene, dressing and undressing, getting in and out of bed, or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as taking prescribed medications, shopping for groceries, transportation, or using technology, or both.”
What can you do to aid those customers of yours that may give care to a friend or family member—even if it’s not with ADLs?
Organization and Storage Solutions
For those who need to keep track of medications and important medical documents, a safe and secure place to store sensitive articles is a necessity. The Motorola Smart Safe line offers a secure option in their Flex Smart Safe.
Designed to securely store everyday items that need to be secured, yet regularly accessed, the Motorola Flex Smart Safe uses a patented no-tool installation method using extending wings to compress against a side wall, making it ideal for placement in medicine cabinets, drawers, and bookshelves. It’s ideal for keeping must-have items in an easy to reach yet secure location.
For other—not quite as pressing—storage needs, brands like BIOS Living offer a variety of carts, bags, hampers, and organizers for various rooms throughout the home.
Aiding in Everyday Tasks
Tasks we take for granted may be more complex for caregivers and those they care for. Products from brands like Omron can aid in these tasks. From mobility aid to at home health care, they provide a variety of help to caregivers.
At Home Help
For the elderly or disabled, there are some tasks that require a little extra boost. Adjustable bath benches and shower caddies aid in personal hygiene and organization.
Personal Protection
Nowadays, personal protection is more important than ever—especially for caregivers working with particularly vulnerable family members or patients. That’s why stocking (or continuing to stock) essential safety items—like face shields, disinfecting wipes, and safety glasses—is an absolute must.
Health Care at Home
Caregivers may need to measure blood pressure, body composition, administer pain relief, and more. That’s where Omron comes in.
For those caregivers who need accurate and reliable blood pressure readings, items like their 7 Series Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor are ideal. It boasts a horizontally designed dual-display monitor and stores up to 120 readings.
You might cater to caregivers who need to track more than just their loved one’s weight, if so, the Body Composition Monitor and Scale with Bluetooth Connectivity is ideal. It performs smart tracking of 6 body metrics: Body Weight, Body Fat percentage, Visceral Fat, Skeletal Muscle percentage, Resting Metabolism, and Body Mass Index (BMI).
And if you serve caregivers who specialize in alleviating physical pain, consider the Total Power + Heat TENS Device. It is a powerful, drug free, innovative device that relieves chronic, acute, and arthritic pain through the combination of soothing heat and TENS technology.
Being Prepared
In the event of a small injury or medical emergency, having a first aid kit on hand can be game changing. This First Aid Kit has 106 pieces and meets federal OSHA recommendation. It is partitioned, water-resistant, plastic, portable and wall mountable. It even includes 1 pair of gloves and a first aid guide.
Helping Those Who Help Others
This is just a small sampling of caregiver products we offer wholesale. For more information about caregiving, we recommend visiting the Family Caregiver Alliance.
To browse more caregiver products from brands like Juvo and Omron, make sure to visit petra.com.