Being bedridden or bound to a wheelchair can cause psychological stress from the unpleasant feeling of boredom. Sometimes all it takes is a thoughtful gift to bring comfort to those who are bedridden or seniors who use wheelchairs.
Temporarily immobility due to an injury or short-term illness can have a great impact on one's life. Most gifts require a bit of mobility, which makes finding the right gift for bedridden or immobile seniors quite challenging. Here are some fantastic gift ideas for seniors on wheelchairs or temporarily bedridden.
1. Electronic Gadgets
Electronic gadgets for seniors in a wheelchair or bedridden can offer more than a way to kill time. For example, tablets and smartphones are great tools to keep seniors who are immobile a convenient way to communicate with loved ones and the rest of the world.
Gadgets for seniors who use wheelchairs or are temporarily bedridden may include:
- A new pair of headphones
- An e-book reader to provide cognitive stimuli during bed rest
- A smartphone or tablet with a user-friendly opening system
- A tablet or smartphone with a large screen and eye-friendly features
These gadgets can help them feel less lonely as they receive some form of entertainment, from videos, messages, and images from other family members.
2. Bed Rest Care Package
Finding the best gift for someone immobile due to temporary illness or injury can be difficult, but a bed rest care package can help make things much more manageable. Being bedridden or in a wheelchair can easily result in pressure sores which can develop on the buttocks, heels, shoulder blades, or the base of the spine.
Find them a skin care lotion or gel that can help relieve the ulcers from pressure, weighted blankets, which are helpful for sore and achy muscles, U-shaped pillows for better sleep, essential oils, foot spa, and comfortable bedding.
3. Adult Diapers
Adult diapers are thoughtful and valuable gifts for people with mobility impairment. Diapers are comfortable and convenient to use, especially if their injury results in poor bladder control, fecal and urinary incontinence, or severe cases of diarrhea.
Adult diapers can also lower the risk of developing pressure injuries or infections for women with limited access to hygienic toilets.
4. Waterproof Mattress Pad
Also known as an absorbent mattress protector, a waterproof mattress pad is a practical gift for anyone who is immobile. It protects the mattress and bedding from bodily fluids, keeping the bed-confined senior comfortable by absorbing all liquid contamination.
A waterproof mattress can also provide senior relief from adult diapers while in bed. In addition, they are easy to clean and quick to dry, making them an excellent gift for an immobile senior.
5. Your Time
Sometimes, the best gifts don't have a price tag. Staying in one place the whole day, in a repetitive cycle, can be tedious and lonely. However, a visit from a friend or family member offering a friendly conversation with coffee, movies, and snacks can be incredibly meaningful.
The company of a loved one is extremely valuable, so don't think twice about visiting a bedridden senior.
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