1, detection category: electronic sphygmomanometer, electronic blood glucose meter, infrared electronic thermometer, etc.

2. Rehabilitation: wheelchairs, crutches, oxygen generators, etc.

3. Physical therapy: meridian physiotherapist, electronic pulse physiotherapist, etc.

4. Care: oxygen bag, cervical vertebra tractor, mattress, etc.

5. Health food: sugar-free food, freshly ground whole grains, etc.

6. Leisure sports: Taiji sword, Taiji fan, chess, radio and other products.

7. Convenient life: magnifying glass, reading glasses, needle piercer, denture cleaner, regular reminder medicine box, quick hair drying, convenient sundries, wig for the elderly.

8. Old car. The United States and other western countries have developed special "cars for the elderly" in the field of family cars. This kind of car is designed according to the physiological characteristics of the elderly. For example, in order to facilitate the elderly to move freely in the car, the reserved space of the body frame is relatively larger than that of ordinary cars. The car is equipped with an automatic transmission, so the elderly don't have to step on the clutch repeatedly and change gears frequently, which reduces the labor intensity of driving. The chassis of the car is high, but the seat is comfortable but not too sunken, which is convenient for the elderly to get on and off. Due to the emergence of "cars for the elderly", it is very common for people over 80 to drive abroad.

9, the elderly luminous umbrella. An umbrella factory in Philadelphia recently introduced a luminous umbrella for the elderly. There is a light bulb at the top of the umbrella, which is connected with the battery installed in the umbrella. As long as the switch is pressed, the light bulb will glow, which is very convenient for the elderly to travel at night and in foggy days.

Second, how do the elderly choose daily necessities

(A) the standard design height is not suitable for the elderly

Many high demands that have nothing to do with young people are essential for the elderly. For example, the shower in some family bathrooms is too high, and the elderly want to adjust the direction of water flow when taking a bath, so they can only stand on tiptoe to reach it, which is easy to slip. These problems should be fully considered before the room decoration, otherwise it will be difficult to change after the decoration is completed.

(2) Comfortable height of furniture

So, what is the scientific height suitable for the elderly? Experts made a healthy scientific altimeter for the life of the elderly:

1. Table: The height is 72-75cm, which should be slightly lower than that of young people. Most old people are dizzy. When reading, they need to keep their eyes away from books. It is more convenient to have a lower desk. Some old people have to work at their desks at home, so pay attention to the height of the desks.

2. Desk: The height of the desktop should be that the body is sitting. When the palm of your hand is flat on the table, it is best not to bend over or bend your elbow. If the elderly use a computer, pay attention to the height of the computer keyboard should be equivalent to the height of the wrist straight and the arm extended forward after sitting up straight. Using this kind of advanced desk and computer can alleviate the backache caused by long-term desk.

3. Sitting chair: the height of the chair surface from the ground should be lower than the length of the calf by about 1 cm. If the chair is too low, the old man's knees will arch, making him feel uncomfortable and it is more difficult to stand up; If the chair is too high, the body pressure will spread to the thigh, pressing the inside of the thigh, causing swelling of the calf.

4. Bed: It can be slightly lower than the knees of the elderly, which is convenient for the elderly to go to bunk beds.

5. Power socket: the jack is 85-90 cm from the ground, which is more than ten centimeters higher than the desk, reducing the chance of the elderly bending over. The power switch should be a wide-plate leak-proof key switch, which is convenient for the elderly with inflexible fingers to operate in other parts. The height of the switch is 1.4m- 1.5m from the ground. If wheelchair users are considered, it is best to set it around1m..

Third, the level of living goods is also particular.

The height of articles for the elderly, such as crutches and shoes, is also very particular.

1. crutches: when choosing crutches for the elderly, let the elderly stand with shoes on. The elbow joint of the arm is bent 150 degrees, and the back of the hand is upward. The distance from the anterolateral toe of the foot to the palm of the hand is the length of the cane. When measuring, the old man should stand in the shoes he often wears. Proper walking stick length is beneficial for the elderly to keep balance, better support their weight and enhance their muscle strength. When choosing crutches, it is best for the elderly to try again and again and increase or decrease the length according to their own requirements.

2. Shoes: Many elderly people like to wear flat shoes, thinking that wearing flat shoes is light, comfortable and safe. Actually, this view is unscientific. The heel height of the elderly should be 1.0-2.5cm. Too high or too low is not conducive to the health of the elderly.