4 Easy Tips to Improve Your Super Bowl Viewing Experience

It is no secret that the Super Bowl is the biggest TV event of the year. Whether you are tuning in with a vested interest, watching for the commercials, checking out the Halftime show or all of the above, there is no question that the Super Bowl attracts interest in many ways. You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy the Super Bowl experience, and no matter why you are watching or where you will be for the big game on Sunday, February 1st when the New England Patriots battle the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, there are ways you can improve your Super Bowl viewing experience and add accessibility to the party.

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4 Easy Tips to Improve Your Super Bowl Viewing Experience

1. Make Sure You Have a Clear View of the Action

If you have low vision or just want to see the Super Bowl more clearly, there are easy, affordable ways to magnify your view. First things first, you want to make sure you are in your most comfortable chair by game time so you can have the best seat in the house, especially if you are hosting this year's Super Bowl party. However, if you are visually impaired, this does not mean you need to sit directly in front of the TV. 

Instead, you can use these affordable and reliable MaxiSee TV Glasses by Reizen to bring the view closer to you. Designed to maximize the TV viewing experience, these hands-free glasses help you view the screen from more easily from at least 10 feet away. In addition, these eyeglass style binoculars provide 2.1x magnification for distance and feature a wide 20-degree field of vision. MaxiSee TV Glasses give the user the ability to focus each eye separately, allowing compensation for difference in vision between the eyes, as well as for any changes in the future. Lightweight, durable frames with molded bridge are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. You also get scratch-resistant lenses perfect for keeping your field of view clear as possible.

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2. Give Your Ears a Chance to Hear All of the Action Loud and Clear

Can't listen to the big game or the halftime festivities because everyone is talking? Do you have some hearing loss and multiple conversations along with the game are bothersome to your ears? There are innovative solutions to help you hear your TV clearly so that you don't have to struggle to get through Super Bowl Sunday. Wireless TV listening devices such as the ClearSounds Wireless Infrared Home Audio Headset System and the Serene Innovations TVDirect system for private listening can help you hear better all game long. Both systems offer superior sound quality while safely allowing you to amplify your Super Bowl experience with lightweight systems that you can wear comfortably for hours at a time.

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3. Hosting the Super Bowl Party this Year? Cook Easier and Enjoy the Game

If you are having friends over for the Super Bowl, chances are you will be doing the bulk of the food prep and cooking so that you can allow your guests to relax and enjoy the game. However, that doesn't mean you can't get everything ready faster and easier with a little help from these convenient and handy cooking tools. Whether you need to cook burgers and other game day foods quicker with the George Foreman Champ Grill or are hosting a party and need to boost your cooking production with the Proctor-Silex Fifth Burner Hot Plate, both of these kitchen saviors are ideal for saving you time so that you can have a fun time even while playing the role of gracious host.

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Proctor-Silex Fifth Burner Hot Plate - MaxiAids

4. Take Back Control of Your TV Remote

Rather than having to worry about which remote you need for whichever function you are trying to access on your TV, wouldn't it be nice if you could just have one easy to see remote that helps you put the control back in remote control? This Oversized Universal Remote Control is just the thing to help you make sure your brain doesn't become scrambled when you are scrambling to turn on the TV, find the right channel or turn up the volume on Super Bowl Sunday, or any other TV night for that matter.

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No matter where you go, what you are doing or who you are with on Super Bowl Sunday, we hope you will find the above tips to be helpful in improving your Super Bowl experience.

Enjoy the game!

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4 Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Food Traditions More Accessible

With the holiday season in full swing and just 10 days until Christmas, it's time to think about not just what holiday gifts will be under your tree but also what you will be putting on your dinner table. Some of the best (and most delicious) holiday traditions involve classic family recipes, from plentiful platters of food to delectable Christmas cookies that make anyone want to take home leftovers.

With that said, one thing that is often overlooked during these festive family gatherings is how to add a little bit more accessibility to the table in order to make sure that those who need some extra help can still enjoy the holiday food traditions they have come to cherish so fondly over the years.

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Here are 4 Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Food Traditions More Accessible:

1. For plate settings, keep in mind those loved ones who have hand issues, low dexterity or arthritis. Arthritis of the hands has become a fairly common ailment among older adults, and when someone has trouble grasping or gripping objects with their hands, it can really take the enjoyment out of eating. When setting your dinner table for a holiday gathering, it's a good idea to write out a list of who is attending and see if they need a little extra assistance gripping onto their utensils. One cost-effective solution for dinner guests with hand issues are these soft, easy grip built-up arthritis handles that can be attached to any fork, knife or spoon to increase the gripping surface while adding comfort and stability to the dining experience. Something like this can be a real lifesaver for a parent or grandparent who has chronic hand pain, and it also goes a long way in showing your guest how much you truly care about them and their comfort level when they are eating in your home.

2. Organize your kitchen for food prep with accessibility in mind. It is inevitable that when you are hosting a big family gathering such as Hanukkah or Christmas dinner, you will be tasked with organizing your kitchen to make room for friends and relatives who are also fellow foodies and want to help you prepare the best meal possible. One thing that can happen with too many cooks in the kitchen are spills or slips when someone isn't paying full attention to the task at hand. In these situations, you can cut down on the accidents by sectioning off areas in your kitchen and creating specific food prep stations. When your cooking helpers arrive, kindly direct them to their designated area for that they will be doing, and make sure that anyone who is not helping to prepare the meal is entertained by others away from the kitchen. 

Also, to make sure there are no accidents in the kitchen, just like with the plate settings you should think about who will be helping you prepare the meal and how you can accommodate them. Chances are that grandma and grandpa will want to help keep family food traditions alive in some way, shape or form, and so you want to make sure your designated areas for them have the food preparation cooking helpers they might need to make sure they are safe in the kitchen. One invention that is sure to save a few fingers and avoid a trip to the hospital or urgent care center on Christmas is this EZ grip low vision cutting board, which is specially designed to grip your kitchen counter using four suction cups while the stainless steel corner plate / slicing guide holds the food in place. Solutions like this add accessibility to food prep and are sure to be appreciated by your sous chefs who could use the extra assistance while graciously helping you.

3. Stay cool and don't get burned by your oven. With all of those aforementioned kitchen helpers comes the chaos of recipes being recounted, side conversations overlapping each other, and other distractions. Because of this, it's important to take extra precautions to ensure that everyone stays safe, particularly around the oven. One misplaced hand when distracted can cause serious burns, and that is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when hosting a holiday gathering. That is why it is important to have the proper protections in place, and there are several solutions that can help promote oven safety in your kitchen. First, make sure you keep your oven mitts handy and close to your oven area. You may also find these Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards to be extremely helpful in preventing burns since they are designed to easily attach to most oven racks and snap in place to add another layer of protection when you need it most.

4 Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Food Traditions More Accessible - MaxiAids Blog

4. Make sure everyone can enjoy their coffee, tea or hot chocolate with dessert. After the big holiday dinner is over and everyone has had a chance to catch up and converse, it will then be time for dessert. You've worked so hard all night long, and all that's left is to unveil the cakes, pies and cookies, then serve the coffee, tea or hot chocolate. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that some of your guests might be a little tired and so they may not pay as much attention when gripping and drinking the hot beverage that is in front of them. This is where your last bit of ingenuity comes into play for the night, by doing your best to make sure that your guests don't slip up and spill their drinks. All you have to do is invest in something like this ergonomic clip-on handle that easily attaches to any standard coffee mug and adds a stronger, more comfortable and stable grip that all of your friends and family members will appreciate at the end of the evening.

We hope you enjoyed this 4 Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Food Traditions More Accessible, and all of us here at MaxiAids wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, as well as a Happy New Year!

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Stay Safe in the Kitchen! Avoid Burns with Stay Cool Pot Grip and Oven Rack Guards

If you’ve ever inadvertently touched a hot pot handle or oven rack, you know how painful burns can be. But help is here, as two great new products available at www.MaxiAids.com offer an added measure of safety when you are cooking.

A secure, convenient alternative to traditional potholders and oven mitts, the Stay Cool Grip was designed to fit over a range of handle sizes, allowing you to safely handle hot pots and pans. Simply slip it over the pot handle and you’ll be able to get a good grip without worrying about getting burned. Made of durable heavy-duty silicone, it is heat resistant to 482° F and is dishwasher safe. It costs $6.95.

The Cool Touch™ Oven Rack Guard offers protection against burns that can result if you accidentally touch or brush against hot oven racks. Made from fabric first developed for firefighters, the Oven Rack Guard protects you by slowing the heat transfer from metal oven racks to your skin. The 18” length provides extensive coverage on all standard oven racks. It’s safe up to 500° F and is machine washable. The cost for a package of 2 guards is $19.95.

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