10 Totally Awesome and Accessible Valentine's Day 2015 Gifts for Him and Her

Valentine's Day 2015 is fast approaching and whether you have been with your loved one for 5 months, 15 years or 50 years, it's always a good idea to think outside the box when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts. At MaxiAids, we pride ourselves on providing solutions on a daily basis that add accessibility and enhance the lives of everyone we serve, and Valentine's Day is no different. From cozy shawls to keep her warm to magnifiers that help him or her see, MaxiAids presents 10 Totally Awesome and Accessible Valentine's Day 2015 Gifts for Him and Her.

5 Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Ideas For Her

1. Shoulder Cozy Polar Fleece Shawl with Pockets - Maroon. Also available in Light Blue, Navy Blue and Black

Purpose: To keep her warm and comfortable in the winter months.

Shoulder Cozy Polar Fleece Shawl with Pockets - Maroon - MaxiAids.com

2. Natural 5x-1x Lighted Makeup Mirror - Black

Purpose: Helps her see more clearly and easily when applying makeup, color-matching or putting in contact lenses. 

Natural 5x-1x Lighted Makeup Mirror - Black - MaxiAids

3. Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm Clock

Purpose: Extra-loud vibrating alarm clock with stylish hot pink, heart-shaped design.

Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm Clock - MaxiAids.com

4. Pro Style Bonnet Hair Dryer for Hands-Free Drying

Purpose: Enables her to dry her hair without having to grasp and hold a handheld blow dryer.

Pro Style Bonnet Hair Dryer for Hands-Free Drying - MaxiAids

5. Mystique ILY Bracelet with 0.5-in Gold Plated Charm and Purple Beads. Also available in Silver. 

Purpose: Show your love for her and let her show her love for sign language and deaf culture.

Mystique ILY Bracelet with 0.5-in. Gold-Plated Charm and Purple Beads - MaxiAids

5 Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Ideas For Him

1. Reizen Talking Atomic Watch with White Face and Black Numbers - Leather Band

Purpose: Announces the time and even sets itself. Perfect for low vision or visually impaired.

Reizen Talking Atomic Watch with White Face and Black Numbers - Leather Band - MaxiAids

2. LEVO G2 Hands Free Bookholder - Reading Book Stand

Purpose: Takes the fatigue and stress out of reading so he can read his favorite books without any straining.

LEVO G2 Hands Free Bookholder - Reading Book Stand - MaxiAids

3. The Larry 8 LED Pocket Work Light - Red. Also available in Yellow, Blue and Gray.

Purpose: Provides powerful and portable light with 8 LEDs and an ergonomic grip he'll be sure to love.

The Larry 8 LED Pocket Work Light - Red - MaxiAids

4. Reizen Flip-N-Clip Binocular Lens - 2.7x Hands Free Magnifier

Purpose: Binocular Magnifier with 2.7x lens. Fits over most eyeglasses or may be worn without glasses. Lens flips up for when magnification is not needed, making this a perfect low vision magnifier for him that keeps his hands free so he can focus on the tasks at hand. Flip-up feature provides added convenience.

Reizen Flip-N-Clip Binocular Lens - 2.7x Hands Free Magnifier - MaxiAids

5. I Love You Day Keychain - Silver. Also available in Gold.

Purpose: A fun way to show dad he is loved that he can take with him wherever he goes.

5 Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Ideas For Him or Her

1. Talking Photo Album with Personalized Voice Recorded Messages

Purpose: Fill 20 pages with pictures and audible captions. A romantic Valentine's Day gift idea for any loved one in your life where you want to add your own personal touch to your pictures and memories.

Talking Photo Album with Personalized Voice Recorded Messages - MaxiAids

2. Reminder Rosie Talking Alarm Clock with Personalized Voice Reminders

Purpose: Exceptionally easy to use talking alarm clock with personalized voice reminders for seniors and caregivers. This is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for mom, dad or the caregiver in your life. 

Reminder Rosie Talking Alarm Clock with Personalized Voice Reminders - MaxiAids

3. Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier - 1.9x and 13.6x

Purpose: Read more easily at home or on the go and toggle between 1.9x and 13.6x magnification. This is a reading support tool designed for both children and adults with low vision and can be given as a Valentine's Day gift to virtually anyone of any age.

Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier - 1.9x and 13.6x - MaxiAids

4. Apple Shaped Talking Alarm Clock with Temperature and Calendar - White. Also available in Black.

Purpose: Sleek, attractive digital Apple Shaped Talking Alarm Clock that is packed with features everyone can enjoy and access. Makes a great Valentine's Day gift for teachers as well as anyone who just likes a fun, functional digital talking clock that can be placed anywhere.

Apple Shaped Talking Alarm Clock with Temperature and Calendar - White - MaxiAids

5. Clarity Amplified Bluetooth Cordless Phone with Answering Machine

Purpose: Enjoy amplified calls without a landline and hear cell phone calls loud and clear while at home.

Clarity Amplified Bluetooth Cordless Phone with Answering Machine - MaxiAids

Check out our full Valentine's Day 2015 Gift Guide here. 

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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.

4 Easy Tips to Improve Your Super Bowl Viewing Experience - MaxiAids.com

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.

MaxiSee TV Glasses by Reizen - MaxiAids.com

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.

ClearSounds Wireless Infrared Home Audio Headset System - MaxiAids.com

Serene TVDirect System for Private TV Listening - MaxiAids

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.

George Foreman Champ Grill - Black - MaxiAids

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.

Oversized Universal Remote Control - MaxiAids

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 New Years Resolutions in Just 8 Words ... and How to Keep Them in 2015

All of us at MaxiAids.com would like to wish you a healthy and Happy New Year. To make sure we kick off 2015 just right, here are 4 New Years Resolutions in Just 8 Words, as printed on our easy to see Neon Green Bold Lined Paper.

Four New Years Resolutions on Neon Green Bold Lined Paper

In 2015, we at MaxiAids Products for Independent Living will continue to strive to help our amazing and loyal customers. We are here to serve all of your needs, and we truly appreciate your continued support. 

Below are ways we can help you stick to the New Years Resolutions listed above, and we hope that these tips make a positive difference both this year and beyond.

New Years Resolution: THINK POSITIVE 

Resolution Solution: Light Therapy. 

It's no secret that the winter months can lead to bouts of depression. One way to alleviate this is to make sure you surround yourself with plenty of light to combat the shorter days and longer nights. There are specialty lamps available that provide much-needed light therapy this time of year, and these lighting solutions can truly help improve your mood and keep you thinking positive in January 2015 and beyond.

Verilux HappyLight 6000 Compact Energy Lamp for Light Therapy - MaxiAids.com

New Years Resolution: BE ACTIVE

Resolution Solution: Add a little more walking and exercise to your daily living routine.

Adding a little more exercise to your daily routine may seem like a tough challenge, but there are ways you can keep track of your health and fitness throughout your day without having to really do anything different. This convenient talking pedometer can be thrown in your purse or bag and it will keep tabs on the amount of walking you do and the amount of Calories you burn. Getting positive 

reinforcement from this handy device can help spur on more desire for you to become more active. 

Talking WalkFit Pedometer - MaxiAids.com

When that happens, you can then pick up one of these extremely portable and affordable exercise peddlers that you can use whenever you have a few extra minutes to spare at home, on vacation or even at the office. You can also exercise more simply by grabbing one of these easy to use hand exercisers that can be used during lunch breaks, while watching TV or commuting to and from the office.

New Years Resolution: GET ORGANIZED

Resolution Solution: Use Calendars, Clocks and Medication Management Systems for Written and Audiovisual Daily Reminders

With the calendar flipping over to start a new year, now is the perfect time to get rid of the clutter on your desk and in your mind and give yourself a clean slate for 2015. Getting organized may seem like a daunting task, but once you take a few steps in the right direction you'll start to feel a whole lot better about managing important items in your daily life. 

MaxiAids offers amazing organization tools to really keep your household in order. Large print calendars like the 2015 Giant Appointment Calendar can really help you write down and remember important dates for events, meetings and doctor visits, while the Reminder Rosie Talking Alarm Clock with Personalized Voice Reminders enables you, your spouse or your caregiver to set up daily living reminders to help you manage your regular routine and take your medications at the right time. 

Giant Appointment Calendar 2015 - MaxiAids.com

Speaking of medication management, this is one area that every person should strive to stay organized with heading into the new year. It is extremely important to make sure you take all of your medications at the right time, and this Automatic Pill Dispenser does everything you need to ensure that your medicine is properly and securely delivered to you on time.

Automatic Pill Dispenser - MaxiAids.com

New Years Resolution: SHOW LOVE

Resolution Solution: Be supportive of others and thank those who help you for their kindness.

Now is the perfect time to reflect on the people who are closest to you, as well as the unsung heroes who have supported you throughout the past year. Keep a piece of paper and pen with you and whenever you think of someone, list their name on the paper. Write down two or three positive things that you would like to tell them, and when you see them again, share your sentiments with them. This is a wonderful way to start off 2015 on the right foot with all of the people in your life who love and care for you, and they will surely cherish your words of gratitude and encouragement.

So there you have it, 4 New Years Resolutions in Just 8 Words ... and a few helpful ways on how to keep them.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year, and we are proud to serve you and be there for you in 2015, whenever you need a little bit of help.

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Our Story in 8 Minutes: MaxiAids Interview with The Daily Blu

Check out MaxiAids Director of Sales Barry Greenblatt and host Karin Caro talk about products that help people live healthy, independent and active lives. 

This is the incredible story of MaxiAids Products for Independent Living in just 8 minutes...

We'd like to thank Karin Caro, the staff over at BluChip Marketing and the amazing crew at The Daily Blu for their hospitality and for letting us spread the word that MaxiAids is here to help those who can use a little extra assistance in their daily lives.

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Also, great job Barry! 

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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.

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

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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