The best senior Prime Day Steals that will make life easier on everyone
I am not sure when “Prime Day” became an official holiday - but I do know that I like a deal. Below are some great deals to scoop up that will make your job as a caretaker easier and also benefit your loved one.
This is like having a caretaker assistant! Echo Show 5 is perfect for anyone with vision problems or has a difficult time with phones. Echo’s voice activation can help set reminders for the day or connect you to friends and family. If someone has a fall, they could ask Alexa to contact them to an emergency contact. You can also use it to play your favorite music from your teen years or watch a movie or tell you the weather. Basically seems to do everything except vacuum or cook! And it is 44% off!
Our family just bought a robot vacuum. Let me tell you - they are as awesome as people say! Not much makes me happier than hearing the whirling and knowing this chore is taken care of. And I have to admit - I find some strange joy looking to see what all it vacuumed up. I call my vacuum, “Dusty”. At 45% off - you will have a lot to smile about. There are several vacuums on sale at various prices - this one just happens to have the biggest discount.
My Mom kept rubbing her eyes. We tried everything to keep her hands away - gloves, pillows, telling her to stop (that didn’t work!). Finally, I bought a weighted blanket. I have my own - and I find the weight calming and I promise I sleep better (especially if I am stressed). And it was just the thing to keep my Mom’s hands out of her face.
Sorry - I had to add this one! I’ll just admit it - bodily fluids are a part of the caretaker game. And Poo-Pourri is lovely stuff. Makes the job more pleasant. And will give you something to laugh about. And for your information - this is great for the kids and grand-kids, too. My kids are obsessed. And… it is a deal right now.
So - it is always fun to know your roots. But it was a little more serious for me. Because of family history, I wanted to know if I was predisposed for Late-onset Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. I know, a lot of people don’t want to know. You can choose from just learning about your heritage or go for the health testing. I wished that I had tested my mom before she was unable to do the test (you have to be able to spit). Test are now 50% off.
Do you have people coming and going from the house? Instead of making keys - try a Keyless Lock. You can program up to 10 different codes for guests and employees. And if a caretaker quits - you are able to disable their code. Door also automatically locks - this can be a tool to prevent wandering outside of the home.
At 62% off - this is a great way to buy peace of mind. My Mom broke her hip when she got out of bed at night. When positioned along the bedside the fall monitor will alarm as the resident attempts to vacate the bed. Also, instead of sounding an alarm, the motion sensor sends a wireless signal to a pager carried by the caregiver (clipped to a belt or inside a pocket). This allows the caregiver to be notified wherever they are without disturbing residents.
There is something about babies and animals that makes people smile. A sweet baby doll can keep someone entertained for hours.
Cozy shoes are always a winner - especially when they are on sale.
As a true southern belle, my Mom make me promise to keep her looking good. Any stylish woman needs a pair of jeans - but necessity means that all jeans need to have an elastic waist band. These are on sale and they have a size for everyone.
So - this one doesn’t really have a practical reason. It just makes me smile. You should throw in something that just makes YOU happy. Remember, you have to take care of the caretaker! You are doing a good job!