Aids for senior citizens help you to compensate for age-related limitations. Thanks to the large selection, there is a suitable aid for every need. Be it an aid to compensate for physical limitations, care aids or everyday aids.
Aids for senior citizens and our recommendations: Many older people have problems with their walking function. There are many products that can be helpful in this case. In this article, we recommend aids for senior citizens that support you and help you to remain active in everyday life.
It is important to distinguish between medical aids and care aids. Medical aids are usually classified and prescribed by a doctor as medically necessary. A care aid, on the other hand, is defined as a supportive measure that makes home care easier or even possible in the first place.
Sometimes it is not possible to clearly classify an assistive device into the correct category, as the device both compensates for a disability and at the same time facilitates care. In this case, it is referred to as a dual-functional aid. In this case, your health and care insurance funds will usually share the cost of the aid. The assumption of costs is then coordinated internally in this case.
| Aids | Care aids | Tools with dual function | Everyday aids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions | To compensate for a disability | To facilitate or ensure care at home | To compensate for a disability and make home care easier | For support in everyday life |
| Examples | Wheelchairs, spectacles, hearing aids, prostheses, compression stockings, incontinence pads | Stair climbing aids, lifts, care beds, positioning aids, lifting devices, emergency call systems, care aids intended for consumption | Toilet aids, shower and bath chairs, vehicles for the disabled | Blood pressure monitor, heart rate monitor, clinical thermometer, grasping forceps, hearing aid |
| Prerequisites | Medical prescription | Recognized care level and care from home | Recognized care degree and/or medical prescription | Medical prescription possible |
| Cost unit | Health insurance | Long-term care insurance | Health insurance and/or care insurance usually share the costs. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual. | Health insurance (without prescription: self-payer) |
There are also so-called everyday living aids, which are used to help senior citizens or people in need of care to cope with everyday tasks. If you have a prescription from your doctor, your health insurance will pay for the daily living aid. If you do not have a prescription, you or your relatives will have to pay for it yourself. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual.
If your health insurance does not cover the costs, you can apply for a subsidy from your care insurance fund. This subsidy is called a subsidy for improving the living environment. The prerequisite for this is a need for care. If you have a recognized degree of care, you are also entitled to special care aids that make home care easier in addition to these aids. These can be, for example, lifting solutions such as a lift or a stair climbing aid, emergency call systems or care aids intended for consumption (e.g. hygiene products). Depending on the type of aid, the care insurance fund will cover part of the costs. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual.
There are many people who face certain challenges as they grow older. Be it due to physical limitations caused by age or a diagnosis. In addition, around 1/3 of all 65-year-olds suffer at least one fall per year. Of those who fall, half are subject to repeated falls, of which around 5% result in an injury.
This is not caused by a single factor, but usually by a combination of several factors. Increasing age, disability due to a stroke or other diagnosis and certain environmental factors. Examples of these factors could be a slippery surface, thresholds or objects on the floor or stairs.
It is therefore good to know what aids are available for senior citizens. Aids that make it easier to stay active, help prevent falls and enable you to continue living in your own home.
We know that exercise is good for your body and health. Physical activity prevents dementia and many other health problems. Research shows that exercise can actually play a key role in enabling people to live a healthy life in old age.
The health benefits of physical activity are manifold, such as the prevention of illness and injury as well as mental health. But that doesn't have to be the goal of the training itself. For many, the fun of being active with others is the biggest driving force. This experience increases quality of life and improves health.
We therefore recommend that aids for senior citizens keep you as active as possible. This allows you to remain active and participate in social activities. It also maintains walking function and quality of life. However, not all aids are good for the body and health.
Research has shown that the use of some assistive devices hinders rather than promotes the health of older people. It is therefore important to find the right aids to help you overcome the challenges you face in everyday life.
Crutches are particularly beneficial for those who only need a little support when walking, especially during rehabilitation. Many people use crutches after a hip fracture, for example, where rehabilitation usually proves to be very effective.
During rehabilitation, it is important that you take responsibility for doing exactly what is important to regain control of your body. This is done in cooperation with physiotherapists and occupational therapists who will help you to find the right methods. They should also motivate you to use your body.
There are many different types of crutches. It is important that you find crutches that are comfortable for you and that can support you for a long time. It is advisable to opt for crutches that are height-adjustable, cushioned and padded.
There are crutches that allow you to support yourself on your forearm, armpit or wrist. There are also crutches on which you can rest your knee or shin so that you have your arms and hands free.
In any case, it is advisable to seek advice from your therapist to find out what works best for you.
And last but not least: don't forget the ice claws for your crutches and spikes for your shoes in icy conditions to avoid falling on ice!
You see lots of walking frames on the streets - and for good reason!
Rollators provide support for long or short distances. You can sit on the rollator for a short break or you can use it to transport your shopping home. The rollator can also be used both outdoors and indoors at home and is an excellent way to remain active if you have restricted mobility. You can activate the brake at any time so that you can support yourself without the rollator rolling away.
If you need a rollator, you should think about what factors are important to you, as there are a variety of options. For example, do you need a folding rollator that you can load into the car? Is it important to have a rollator with a bag or tray so that you can carry shopping and other items? Do you need a light and a bell when you're whizzing through the streets?
There is a wide range of accessories and equipment for rollators. It is therefore a good idea to think about what may be useful for you and make the right choice based on this. With a rollator, it is easier to get out and about and continue to participate in social activities without your mobility restrictions holding you back.
If you have stairs in your home, you can use the TOPRO Step stair climbing aid. TOPRO Step is a stair climbing aid with a handle that moves along the rail system. TOPRO Step provides support and safety when climbing stairs so that you can climb the stairs at your own pace. Contact your care insurance fund before making the purchase to submit a corresponding application if possible.
This is a great way to make your own home barrier-free, so you don't have to limit yourself to one floor or install a stairlift. Choosing safe solutions that also encourage activity and movement in your own home has great health benefits. Did you know, for example, that physical activity protects against dementia?
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TOPRO Step is TÜV-tested and certified and meets all functional and safety requirements.
TOPRO Step is designed so that it can be easily adapted to your staircase. It can be installed on straight stairs, curved stairs and stairs with a landing.
Ask your health insurance company about the possibility of cost coverage or possible subsidies. Please note that these options are country-specific and individual.
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