Being invalid even for short duration of time can be nerve wracking. Having to depend on others for moving about, having food or even something simple like lifting oneself from a couch increases that sense of despondency. Medical device makers are now coming up with handy aids to improve the life of an invalid or a handicapped person. Whether it is disability scooters, automated beds, pocket nebulizers or compact oxygen tanks, device makers have brought about a better way of living for people with disabilities.
According to statistics from international organizations such as the World Bank, WHO and the UN, there are over 650 million people worldwide who have some form of disability while nearly 20% of the world’s poor are disabled. With such huge numbers affected by disabilities it is not surprising that the medical equipment industry is churning out products for this segment of the population. While this obviously spells relief for the handicapped, innovations in equipments and aids for the disabled also brings succor to a caregiver.
The Assist A Tray for instance seems a simple aid but looking at the functionalities of this device it is easy to understand its growing popularity. This easy-to-use yet multi-functional equipment serves as a tray and a crutch. Further, the swivel tray can be used for various purposes from placing a laptop on it while working to using the tray as a cup holder and utensil compartment.
The swiveling top and adjustable handle in this device makes it easy for individuals to use it as a support to stand up or sit down instead of having to look for a care giver to assist them in these everyday movements. The safety handle is ergonomically designed making it easy for a disabled or invalid person to stand safely and easily. The pivoting tray is multipurpose and convenient.
In order to make it easy to integrate this tray into everyday living there is a non skid base that slides under a couch or chair which can be pulled out as support or pushed back to serve as a swiveling tray. The length and height can be adjusted to fit into either side of a seat or chair.
Besides being able to fit easily into an immobile seating arrangement this tray can also be hooked onto a wheelchair. Imagine being able to move about the house sipping on your favourite drink and placing in a holder while you continue to move about. Truly, the freedom of movement and ease provided by the tray is enormous making this a worthy buy.
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