Start with the day, not the catalogue
The most useful thing you can do is notice which moments have quietly become harder, such as a reach, a stiff jar, or keeping in touch. Small, targeted changes there tend to help far more than a big shopping trip.
A few changes that often help
- A reacher, such as the Helping Hand Classic PRO Reacher, for picking things up without bending.
- An automatic jar opener, such as the CareCo OpenInOne, for a very common daily frustration.
- A simple phone, such as the TTfone TT760 4G, so staying in touch is easy and reliable.
Have the conversation gently
- Frame changes as making a good day easier, not as a loss of ability.
- Involve them in the choice, since independence is the point.
- Introduce one change at a time and see how it lands.
