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Bodypoint Evoflex Padded Pelvic Wheelchair Stabilizer Belt

The Evoflex Padded Pelvic Wheelchair Stabilizer Belt by Bodypoint essentially holds the seatbelt at your desired angle once it’s installed. It’s then possible to adjust it a little bit more which allows you to position the seatbelt out of the way or fine tune the angle as needed. I waited a long time before deciding to actually order the seatbelt because I was nervous about determining what size to get, how easy it would be to install and whether or not I really needed it or not. I even tried to get an appointment with my durable medical equipment provider so they could be the ones to do the measuring and installing but that never worked out. I finally said forget this and decided to order it on my own.

Square graphic with a purple background and black text that says says Product Review: SoniSleep SleepBar. To the right is is a black icon if a pencil and a speech bubble. Below this is a photograph of the sleepbar item itself.

SoniSleep Sleepbar

The SoniSleep Sleepbar is basically a Bluetooth speaker designed to be used while you are sleeping. The key difference between this product and other speakers is that it uses “bone conduction technology”. The idea is that you can place it under your pillow and the sound from the speaker is transmitted to you via vibrations so that those around you are not bothered by the sounds.

Official product photo of the Robin Day Clock, an electronic display device showing the current day of the week, time and date

Robin Day Clock

Overall I think the Robin Day Clock is an amazing option for people looking for a simple way to display the current day of the week, time, and date. This is the main function I was looking for when looking at different options. I was looking for something to help orient my grandmother with dementia as she was repeatedly asking us what time it was, day it was etc. I liked that the display itself was large and could be customized to some degree. It’s possible to change the color schemes / contrast themes. I also LOVED that there is a button on the clock that announces the day and time. Finally, a feature that is neat but one we don’t use is the ability to add custom reminders and events. These can be a one time thing like a doctor appointment or recurring like a birthday, holiday, or therapy appointment. 

Walker Path Light Attachment

I found “Path Light Attachment for Canes and Walkers” and it is almost perfect! The light operates just like we wanted- automatically. Grandma doesn’t need to remember to turn anything on or off. When she moves the walker the sensor in the attachment detects that it’s moving and if the light level is below a certain level the attachment light turns on. The light stays on for as long as it detects the movement and then for 12 seconds of inactivity. After that it turns off automatically. As soon as she moves the walker again the light turns back on.

AbleNet Micro Light Switch

The AbleNet Micro Light Switch is working well for me to easily control my wheelchair’s lighting system. Installation was straightforward, but that was because I was able to see where the other switch was plugged in. If I didn’t have that guide I’m not sure I’d know where or how to plug it into my wheelchair’s battery. The switch came with different color stickers that could be placed on it to help the person keep track of what it controlled. But, it didn’t come with anything to mount it. I think you can purchase a more complex mounting plate but that seemed expensive for what I wanted to do. I also wish the switch itself wasn’t so expensive. But, all in all, this was a good purchase and has helped with reducing the number of times my chair light’s are accidentally turned on.