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08 February, 2022

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

Each Day Brings New Hope, As Well As New Top-Quality Vision Aids
Designed to Help Folks with Low Vision Lead More Independent Lives

Low vision impacts approximately 11 million Americans – and it doesn’t discriminate based on age or gender. It is estimated that 1 in 12 people over the age of 40 will experience low vision, making it the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 40.

If you have low vision, there is help and there is hope. What’s more, there are solutions available to help you see better and live more independently, including specialized glasses, medications (if applicable to you), and superb low vision aids designed to improve and elevate your everyday life.

Assess Your Needs to Bring the Most Helpful Vision Aids into Your Life

  Orcam MyEye Smart
Before you buy any type of visual aid assess what your day-to-day needs are. This process is as simple as asking yourself things such as, “What am I trying to accomplish?”, “Do my eyes trouble me enough that it interferes with my everyday living?”, “Am I missing details while reading or watching TV?”, “ Do I have difficulty driving at night?”, “Are there any visual activities in which I participate in that can be improved by better eyesight?”   

 

Adapt Your Surroundings

A lot of simple changes and visual impairment aids, such as a Talking Watch,
can be brought into your life relatively quickly when you are open-minded about how things in your home should look and operate, as well as your welcoming of new and helpful products. 

For example, make sure that all of your kitchen appliances are labeled so they can be accessed and used easily. Don’t hesitate to ask others for help when trying to improve things at home; after all, one person alone cannot do everything themselves! And turn to visually impaired products such as Low Vision Magnifiers, a Call Button Kit, and so very much more.

 

Visually Impaired Products / Vision Aids You’ll Simply Love!

There are tons of great products that are designed specifically to help make life so much easier for those with low vision.

Try a Giant Calendar. With a Large Print Calendar, there'll be no more squinting and struggling to see the calendar or write notes for any particular day!

A Talking Color Detector offers you a wide range of useful applications - from checking the color of clothing to the ripeness of fruit.

 

Need a Walking Stick or Cane to help get around? No problem! Get one that is comfortable and portable and easy to use.

This Low Vision Month, go for it – make some simple changes you need for a more independent life. And always feel great about yourself and your capabilities!

11 November, 2021

Make Holiday Cooking Easier with MaxiAids Selection of Small Appliances

MaxiAids makes holiday hosting easy with our selection of small appliances. Browse the small appliances you need to cook Thanksgiving and holiday meals for your friends and family, whether you’re hosting small or large gatherings. Our products make holiday cooking faster and easier.

We know holiday cooking can be a stressful undertaking, which is why we carry products that make it easier for you. From rice cookers to single or double burners and food steamers, we have small appliances that will make your cooking experience a success.

Browse some highlights from our selection of small appliances below, which include low vision products for those who need extra help in the kitchen this holiday season. For example, we have a slow cooker with large, easy-to-see, and easy-to-grip dial for adjusting heat settings. Our burners also have large, easy-to-grasp dials to adjust heat and timer.

 

1.5-Quart Slow Cooker- Stainless Steel-Black

10 Cups (Uncooked) Rice Cooker with Steamer- White

8-Cup Food Processor- Black

Infrared Double Burner

Infrared Single Burner

2-Piece Fry Pan Set- Black

1440W Electric Double Hotplate- Chrome

1500W Electric Double Burner- Black

 

Toaster Oven- Black Stainless Steel

2-Tier Food Steamer- Stainless Steel

 

MaxiAids makes holiday hosting a breeze with our selection of small appliances. Bring joy back into your kitchen this year as you cook a beautiful meal for your loved ones to enjoy. All above products are available at MaxiAids.com or call 1-800-522-6294 for information.

14 January, 2021

Stick to Your 2021 Resolutions with Exercise Products for the New Year

It’s much easier to stick to New Year’s resolutions when you proactively set yourself up for success. As your source for thousands of products specifically designed to assist the blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, seniors, mobility challenged and home health care, we have exercise equipment that will cater to your specific needs.

No matter your exercise level, we have the right exercise equipment for you! From ball chairs to improve your posture, to hand exercisers, resistance tubing, exercise peddlers, and digital jump ropes, we have products that will help you stay happy, healthy, and active through 2021 and beyond.

If you have any visual impairments, we have products like low vision yoga videos, or if your goal is to improve dexterity we have products like the Handi-Exerciser. Perhaps you need assistance for everyday stretching – we offer the FabStretch Incline Board for that!

Browse our selection of Exercise Equipment below to help stick to your 2021 resolutions.

 

Adjustable Slimming Belt

 

Ball Chair - Black

 

Beginning Yoga for the Blind and Visually Impaired

 

CanDo Digi-Extend Hand Exerciser w-16 bands-4 ea. Tan-Yellow-Red-Green

 

CanDo Exercise Core-Training 21-in. Vestibular Dome w-Resistance Cords

 

CanDo Latex Free Exercise Band - 4-ft. - Blue - Heavy Intensity

 

Exercise Ball

 

Exercise Pedaler

 

FabStretch 4-Level Exercise Incline Board - 0 to 35-Degree Elevation

 

GNC Digital Jump Rope

 

Handi-Exerciser - The Easy to Use Hand Exerciser

 

Tel-Time Talking Calorie Counter

 

Make your everyday exercise routine even easier and help yourself stick to your 2021 resolutions about staying active and healthy this year with MaxiAids’ inventory of Exercise Equipment. We offer products for all exercise levels, ranging from hand exercisers to resistance bands.

16 November, 2020

MaxiAids’ Round-Up of Cooking Products for Thanksgiving and Holiday Meal Preparation

Thanksgiving and the holidays are just around the corner! We know this time of year can bring challenges if you’re living with dexterity complications, low vision or hearing impairments, especially if you’re used to cooking for your friends and family during this wonderful time of year. As part of MaxiAids’ mission to make everyday life easier, we carry a wide selection of cooking devices that will bring the joy back to your kitchen.

Our large Cooking section includes cooking products that will aid in meal preparation so you don’t have to miss out on the fun in the kitchen, cooking your family’s traditional Thanksgiving and holiday dishes. We have low vision products, including larger numbers Measuring Cups and Spoons, comfort easy grip items for a better grasp for those living with dexterity complications, splatter screens and flame retardant Oven Mitts to protect you from heat and burns, and many other products to ensure meal preparation is safe and fun.

Below is MaxiAids’ round-up of Cooking Products for Thanksgiving and holiday meal preparation.

9-Piece Braille and Tactile Measuring Cup Set

9-Piece Braille and Tactile Measuring Cup Set - Raspberry Ice 

Cool Hand - Carrier for Warm Plates

Cool Hand - Carrier for Warm Plates

Flame Tamer-Simmer Ring

Flame Tamer-Simmer Ring

Good Grips Tactile Measuring Cup Set - Black

Good Grips Tactile Measuring Cup Set - Black

6 CUP FOOD CHOPPER

6 CUP FOOD CHOPPER

5 SPEED RETRO STAND MIXER- WHT

5 SPEED RETRO STAND MIXER- WHT

Cut-Resistant Safety Glove - Size Extra-Large

Cut-Resistant Safety Glove - Size Extra-Large

Folding Pot Stabilizer

Folding Pot Stabilizer

Reizen Fire Safety Oven Stick

Reizen Fire Safety Oven Stick

Anita Low Vision Cutting-Serving Board- Orange

Anita Low Vision Cutting-Serving Board- Orange

Handy Dandy Slicer for Visually Impaired

Handy Dandy Slicer for Visually Impaired

Perslice Cake Slicer Safety Aid

Perslice Cake Slicer Safety Aid

Whether living with low vision, dexterity complications or any other medical condition, MaxiAids is here to help you get through the Thanksgiving and holiday season with joy and happiness, just as you always have. Shop our Cooking Products to bring the fun back to holiday meal preparation and keep those family traditions going strong.